ABOUT THE GRANT

WHO CAN APPLY?

Funding is available to clubs, branches, and affiliates who are members in good standing of HCBC.

Each Club, or branch, may only submit one application per year. An effort will be made to prioritize those organizations that have not received funding in the previous calendar year.

Clubs, branches, or affiliates MUST be members for at least 2 years prior to applying.

The group must show, via the budget sheet, that they have contributed financially to the project. CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE EXISTING CLUB FUNDS, OTHER GRANTS, FUNDRAISING, DONATIONS OR OTHER SOURCES.  IN KIND DONATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Applications must be accompanied by supporting documents such as quotes for equipment purchase or facility upgrades and letters of support from property owners for facility upgrades. Long-term lease or use agreements must be in place  AND PROVIDED.

WHEN TO APPLY?

Applications for funding must be received in our office by April 30^th. In the event that there are remaining funds not allocated, a second intake may be offered for June 30^th. If available, this will be communicated to the membership.

HOW TO APPLY?

Fill out the application and send it, along with supporting documents, to the finance department of HCBC via email ([email protected]).

The group must show, via the budget sheet, that they have contributed financially to the project and participants are charged reasonable registration fees for applicable events. Applications must be accompanied by supporting documents such as quotes for equipment purchase or facility upgrades, budget for events, and letters of support from property owners for facility upgrades. Long-term lease or use agreements must be in place.

A COMPLETE description of the project is required on the application, including an explanation of who will benefit and the anticipated results of the project and a detailed budget with quotes to substantiate expenses.

Grants are intended only for those projects unable to operate on a cost recovery basis.

WHERE TO APPLY?

Submit your completed application by email to [email protected]

FORMS

Infrastructure and Equipment Grant Application Fillable PDF

WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS QUALIFY?

The grant is open to all types of projects INCLUDING  equipment purchases AND  facility upgrades. The grant will cover up to 75% of the purchase or project cost to a maximum of $5,000.00.

THE CLUB MUST COVER 25% OF THE PROJECT COSTS.

EXAMPLES:

1. CLUB PROJECT COST TOTAL IS $1000, HORSE COUNCIL BC WOULD PROVIDE A MAXIMUM OF $750 (75%) AND THE CLUB MUST CONTRIBUTE 25% OF $250.00
2. CLUB PROJECT COST $20,000 TOTAL, HORSE COUNCIL BC WOULD PROVIDE A MAXIMUM OF $5000 AND THE CLUB WILL NEED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE BALANCE OF THE PROJECT

Clinics, and other educational events, will not be considered for Infrastructure and Equipment grant funding as they are eligible for Education Grants.

WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS DO NOT QUALIFY?

Infrastructure and Equipment grants are not open to ‘trail’ projects. These projects should apply for a HCBC BC Equestrian Trail Grant.

Clinics, and other educational events, will not be considered for Infrastructure and Equipment grant funding as they are eligible for Education Grants.

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