2024 ASPCA Right Horse Companion Horse Adoption Grant

The ASPCA Right Horse's goal is to massively increase adoptions so that all equines in need of support will be able to receive help. This grant opportunity is aimed specifically at initiatives and programs that help companion, non-riding or special-needs equines find homes via adoption.

Grant Amount

Grants will generally range from $10,000-$20,000. The total funding amount available for this grant opportunity is up to $100,000. 

Eligibility

ASPCA Right Horse Adoption Partners, Industry Partners, and active (defined as groups that are actively working to achieve the 13 criteria for Partnership and are participating on myrighthorse.org) Warm-Up Ring participants, are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. Adoption organizations must be up to date on reporting monthly data to ASPCA, and annually to the Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC). If you’re unsure about your eligibility, please contact therighthorse@aspca.org to confirm before applying. 

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ® (ASPCA®) was founded on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans. Acting effectively on that belief requires a commitment to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome all voices to participate in our advancement of these values in the interest of working together to improve the lives of animals in need.

Applicants must meet ASPCA Grantee Organizational Standards:

• If a past ASPCA grant recipient, must be current on all reporting requirements 
• If a nonprofit organization 
  • Must be an incorporated or organized legal entity in good standing with the Secretary of State in the state where the organization is incorporated or organized 
  • Must have a board of at least 4 members with a majority of independent members with neither board chair nor treasurer receiving compensation from the organization
  • Charitable registration must be current/active in the state of the grantee’s primary location (for grants >=$25,000)

Drafting a Strong Proposal

• Clearly describe the problem/challenge you are aiming to solve
• Clearly and succinctly outline the program or project
•  Describe how the program or project will place more non-riding, companion or special-needs horses via adoption
• Quantify the expected impact 
• Describe any expected barriers and how you plan to overcome them
• Include length of stay data for your overall equine population, your non-riding equine sub-population, and how much you anticipate length of stay will be reduced  for non-riding equines
• Declare how much this project will cost in total, how much is requested and how the funds will be used, using this template to fully outline budget 
• Share a plan for sustaining the work beyond the grant term

View the complete requirements [PDF]

Fund Use Examples from Past Grantees

• Colorado Horse Rescue Companion Connection
• West Virgina Horse Rescue, Inc. Fun on Foot event 1
• West Virginia Horse Rescue, Inc. Fun on Foot event 2

Grant Review Timeline

• RFP will open on Monday, April 8 at 9 a.m. ET. 
• RFP will close on Friday, May 3, at 5 p.m. ET. 
• Finalists will be notified via email on or around July 3 and invited to complete a supplemental application in our grant management system. 

Questions?

• For program-related inquiries, please contact christie.kappert@aspca.org 
• For application submission inquiries/technical difficulties, please contact grants@aspca.org