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Trail Grants

As of December 2017, the Michigan Horse Council has reinstated Trail Grants and they are available to any Michigan Horse Council member groups that are non-profit, non-motorized equestrian trail advocacy organizations that support, expand or improve a public trail or campground open to equestrian use. Additional grants are also allowed by special requests, such as pledges to match projects in partnership with the DNR if it is approved by the DNR.

The purposes of these grants are to assist in the cost of an expansion or improvement of any public trail or campground that is open to equestrian use.

Here is how to apply. Click the link at the bottom of this page, and return this sheet, filled out with non-profit ID number (NO ID number, NO grant – this is an IRS ruling!) to the address on the sheet.
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Include these items:
  1. Non-Profit or Michigan ID number for the group.
  2. Description of Organization (1 paragraph).
  3. Description of project (1 page maximum please).
  4. Timeline for completion of project (1 week, 1 month, 1 year).
  5. Project budget.
  6. Photos and/or maps are encouraged and are requested at project completion to be posted to this site.  
  7. If you were awarded grant funds in a previous year, the Michigan Horse Council must have a written report and photos about the use of those funds before considering your current request.
  8. If ALL these criteria are not met, your group cannot be awarded a grant.  This is due to IRS rulings and records that must be kept for compliance. NO EXCEPTIONS can be made by MHC.  Please submit your application accurately to avoid delays.
  9. Grant applications are voted on for board approval at the monthly meetings typically held at 7pm the 1st Tuesday of each month at MSU Pavilion, East Lansing.  Board does not meet in June, July or August.


    Request for Funding Trail Project

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Michigan Horse Council
PO Box 22008
Lansing, Michigan 48909-2008

517-252-2630 - MHC Office Phone
info@michiganhorsecouncil.com

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meeting Dates
    • Our Mission
    • Michigan Horse Council Members
    • By-Laws
    • Accomplishments
    • Awards >
      • Catalyst of the Year
      • Horse and Rider of the Year
      • Volunteer of the Year
  • Events
    • Equine Legislative Day
    • 2022 Ride Challenge
    • Statewide Trail Ride Weekend
    • 2022 Shoreline Ride
    • Michigan Horse Expo
    • Virtual Equine Coffee Hour
  • Membership
    • Membership Benefits
    • Membership Application
    • Enhanced Membership Documents
  • Youth
    • Youth Photo Contest
    • Membership Scholarship
    • Other Scholarships
  • Helpful Links
    • Transport Info >
      • Coggins
      • Interstate and National
      • Transport Checklist
    • Equestrian Related Links
    • State Horse Councils
    • Unwanted Horse Help
  • Trails
    • List of Michigan Trails
    • Trail Grants
    • Trail Etiquette
  • Contact
    • Donation Request
  • News