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Rocky Mountain Horse Foundation

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  Have a project in mind? 


Review the categories and project ideas below. 


Download, complete and submit the Preliminary Grant Inquiry below.


Strong proposals should clearly state a charitable purpose, demonstrate meaningful public benefit, include a realistic budget, and identify a qualified individual or group prepared to carry out the necessary work. Please contact us if you have any questions.

  

After reviewing your application, an RMHF Board Trustee will contact you to discuss your proposal.

 The RMHF supports charitable projects that help the Rocky Mountain Horse breed thrive.


We seek partnerships with established organizations, academic institutions, and committed groups to advance public education, scientific research, historical preservation, and breed conservation.


As a 501(c)(3) public charity, the RMHF serves as the fiscal sponsor and grant administrator for approved projects. 


We review each proposal to ensure it is aligned with our mission and has a clear and charitable purpose. After approving project activities and budgets in advance, we administer grant funds, retaining final discretion and control over them to ensure they are used for approved charitable expenses. 

The RMHF partners with organizations, institutions, and groups ready to take an active role in raising support for their proposed projects. 
While RMHF does not solicit funds for individual projects, we are committed to helping our partners build a strong foundation for success.
Grant applicants are responsible for developing a fundraising plan, identifying potential donors and funding sources, and carrying out fundraising activities for their project. 
For approved projects, RMHF provides a 501(c)(3) framework to receive tax-deductible donations or grants, along with fiscal oversight. This allows RMHF to support a wider range of projects while building the community support needed for long-term success.

Contact us about your proposed project

RMHF Preliminary Grant Inquiry (pdf)Download

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Examples of Charitable projects

Examples of Charitable projects

Examples of Charitable projects

Breed Conservation & Genetic Health

Purpose: Protect the breed’s long-term genetic diversity, health, and population viability.


This category is for science-based and conservation-focused projects, and might include:

  • Genetic diversity or DNA research
  • Health and fertility studies
  • Genetic rescue or preservation of threatened bloodlines
  • Semen, embryo, DNA, or tissue banking
  • Breeder surveys and population studies
  • Development of responsible breeding guidance
  • Research partnerships with universities, veterinarians, or laboratories

Examples of Charitable projects

Examples of Charitable projects

Education and Public Awareness 

Purpose: Help the public, breeders, owners, and future stewards understand the breed’s history, value, care, and conservation needs.


Projects might include:

  • Breed-history publications, articles, and archives
  • Educational videos, webinars, and printed resources
  • Breed exhibits at museums, fairs, or equine events
  • Teacher, 4-H, or youth educational materials
  • Breeder and owner education on genetics, health, husbandry, or registration
  • Public clinics, lectures, podcasts, and online learning resources
  • Translation or accessibility of educational materials

Historical Preservation and Breed Documentation

Purpose: Preserve the breed’s documented history and make it accessible to future generations.


Projects might include:

  • Digitizing registration records, photographs, pedigrees, or publications
  • Creating an online breed archive or digital library
  • Recording oral histories from longtime breeders and families
  • Preserving historical tack, artwork, publications, or artifacts
  • Researching foundation animals, influential bloodlines, and breed origins
  • Publishing historical articles, books, or exhibit materials

Partner Projects & Special Initiatives

Purpose: Fund time-limited or collaborative projects that advance the breed’s well-being but do not fit neatly into another category.


Projects might include:

  • A breed census or conservation assessment
  • A breed-specific symposium or research summit
  • A collaborative project with a university or museum
  • Development of a breed center, archive, or traveling exhibit
  • A matching-gift or emergency conservation fund
  • A multi-year flagship initiative


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