Grant Application Guidelines

Purpose of the Maryland Horse Industry Board Grant Program
The program develops the Maryland horse industry by supporting research, education and promotion.

Eligible Applicants

· Not-for-profit and non-profit organizations in Maryland

· Local and State government & university programs in Maryland

Application Submissions

· All items must be submitted at the time of application.

· Only eligible projects with completed applications postmarked by the deadline date will be considered.

· Application package should utilize the enclosed form. Please use the notation "N/A" if a question is not applicable to your project. If downloading this form from the web site, please do not exceed the number of words indicated in a section, and maintain the order and format of questionnaire. Submit application on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper. If you have additional materials for the review committee's consideration, please attach it at the end of the application. Submit 8 copies of your application (1 original with original signatures, and 7 copies of entire package).

· Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Mailing Address:

Maryland Horse Industry Board
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Room 203
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401

Application Review Process

Applications will be screened for compliance with minimum thresholds listed above. Applications meeting minimum thresholds will be forwarded to a review committee for evaluation. Applications not accepted will be returned by mail, with an explanatory note. Qualifying applications will be reviewed for:

· Value to the horse industry

· Size and scope of activity

· Financial need

· Quality of written presentation

The review committee may recommend a grant less than the requested amount. Grant recipients should be notified within 90 days of the deadline date.

For assistance, please call the MHIB at (410) 841-5861

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