PHOA Grants

Grant Application Form

Click here to download the application form.

The PHOA Board of Directors has voted to establish a grant program that will reimburse up to $150 toward the cost of qualifying equine educational activities.

PURPOSE: In keeping with the spirit of PHOA’s goal of preserving and encouraging equine activities, the purpose of the grant program is to:

             1)  increase members’ equine knowledge and experience
             2)  increase volunteerism for PHOA and other equine activities

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be:

            1)  members of PHOA (individual or family) and
             2)  active volunteers at PHOA activities

APPLICATION DEADLINES: There will be two grants per year. Deadlines are:

             1)  Dec. 1 for events held January 1 - June 30
             2)  June 1 for events July 1 - Dec. 31

QUALIFYING EVENTS:

             1)  Equine-related clinics or lectures
             2)  Volunteer opportunities that enhance equestrian knowledge

These grants will be in the form of a reimbursement check for up to $150.00 for documented expenses - e.g. entry fees, travel and lodging, etc. Receipts and/or cancelled checks must be submitted for verification.

We welcome members’ input and ideas as the program evolves.

Completed applications should be signed (cosigned by a parent or guardian if the applicant is a Junior) and mailed to:

               PHOA Box 965 Pepperell, MA 01463

Please send a confirmation e-mail to give us a heads-up that you are applying for one of the grants - notify Sharon at skofenstein@charter.net.