The NCHC Horse Industry Grant Program is charged to solicit and fund strong horse industry proposals which enhance our mission and support our organizational goals and strategic plan. Grants are accepted in each category throughout the year until all grant funds have been expended. So far in 2022, the NCHC has given out over $83,000 in grants in 2022.  These have included the following:

Industry Program Sponsorships

NCSU:  VePac:  Sponsored the annual conference of vet students

NCSU: Will be a sponsor of the NCSU Equine Health Symposium

Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail:  Updated the NCHC membership

NCACAA:  Annual Professional Improvement Conference for NC Association of County Agricultural Agents

National Trails Day: The NCHC will be a sponsor for National Trails Day

Trail Grants

Jordan Lake Trails Conservation Association:  Funds awarded to build additional trails at Mason Point

Blue Ridge Horseman’s Association:  Funded work to connect Forest Service connectors with Anita Alta Camp area

Health Grants

Two new grants were approved from NCSU

EAAT Grants

A grant was approved to provide funds to build a sensory trail for individuals with disabilities as well as active-duty military service members, and veterans and their families through equine assisted activities

Distressed Horseman’s Fund

This grant category was developed to provide assistance to members of the equine community when an unexpected hardship occurs