Equine Therapy Research Grants

Equine therapy is the use of horses as means for people with disabilities to learn about themselves through the experiences of working with the animals. When patients work with the horses, they understand the animal's need for safety and security and begin to see the reflection of who they are and learn to deal with their own physical or emotional disabilities. Equine therapy is typically funded through private foundation grants.

The Chatlos Foundation, Inc.

• The Chatlos Foundation, Inc. supports equine therapy on a national basis. Chatlos provides grants for curriculum development, equipment, general or operating, land acquisition, program development, and scholarship funds to name a few.

  To apply for a grant from the Chatlos Foundation you must submit a full proposal outlining your program, what funds are needed and how the money will be used. There are no set deadlines for proposals but you will need to visit the website for specific proposal instructions. Response are generated within a few weeks after submission.

  The Chatlos Foundation, Inc.
  P.O. Box 915048
  Longwood, FL 32791-5048
  407-862-5077
  Contact: William J. Chatlos, C.E.O. and President
  chatlos.org

Connelly Foundation

• Connelly Foundation provides grants for equine therapy in the area of building renovations, capital campaigns, continuing support, equipment, general or operating support, program development, and scholarships funds.

  Grants can be applied for using the Delaware Valley Grantmakers (DVG) Common Grant Application Form. A full proposal should also be included in the package. The proposal should have very specific information regarding the program- organization history, budget, program need, etc. Response time is usually three months after submission.

  Connelly Foundation
  100 Front St.
  1 Tower Bridge, Ste. 1450
  West Conshohocken, PA 19428
  610-834-3222
  Contact: E. Ann Wilcox, Assoc. V.P., Admin.

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

• Enterprise Holdings Foundation provides grant opportunities for equine therapy organizations. Enterprise gives support for building, renovation, capital campaigns, emergency funds, equipment, general/operating support, program development, and scholarship funds.

  A full proposal is required to apply for a grant from this organization. Application deadlines are December 5, March 27, and September 4. The proposal should include program description and the total amount of money needed with a specific request from this organization.

  Enterprise Holdings Foundation
  (formerly Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation)
  600 Corporate Park Dr.
  St. Louis, MO 63105-4204
  Contact: Jo Ann Taylor Kindle, Pres.