The International Horsemanship Foundation provides grants to nonprofit therapeutic horsemanship centers. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the application period for Therapeutic Grant Applications is being postponed.  Be sure you are signed up for our newsletter to be notified of the new application period. 

Some examples of the types of grants we provide:

• Relationship-Based Horsemanship training equipment and materials
• Funding and/or Relationship-Based Horsemanship instructors to train your staff and volunteers in Relationship-Based Horsemanship
• Certification of staff members or volunteers by Relationship-Based Horsemanship professionals
• Public outreach through Relationship-Based Horsemanship education
• Educating the public about issues related to therapeutic horsemanship

Grants may be given for any combination of the above and will be considered for other related activities.

The IHF is presently only licensed to conduct business in the United States.  Unfortunately, we are not able to provide grants for organizations outside the United States.

McKenna Farms shares a little of what a Parelli Foundation grant has done for them.

To be considered for a grant, an organization must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• The grantee organization must be a non-profit 501c3 organization.
• The grant requested must fall within our mission as described above.
• The grant application must be properly filled out and received on or before the advertised deadline.
• Applicants must commit to natural horsemanship.

All grant applications are considered for funding by a committee selected by the Foundation, and without knowledge of the identity of the applicant.

Serenity Farm Tells us what natural horsmanship and the Parelli Foundation have done for them.

Steps in the Grant Process

1. Be sure you meet the qualifications described above.
2. Start an application using the button at the bottom of this page. (Application available only during dates listed above).
3. Answer all questions completely and provide all requested attachments.
4. Submit your application by the deadline shown below.
5. If your application is approved, you will receive a notification letter from the International Horsemanship Foundation indicating the grant amount and an agreement to sign and return.  Note that the grant amount approved may not be the full grant amount requested.
6. Upon receipt of your signed agreement, the International Horsemanship Foundation will issue a check for the amount of your grant.
7. During the term of your grant you must comply with all reporting requirements and other terms of your grant agreement. Reporting is required twice per year.  For more information on reporting requirements, see our reporting form at the tab on the left.
8. Any remaining balance left over after the purpose of your grant is completed, must be returned to the International Horsemanship Foundation.

Return here for a link to the application during the application period described above.