The Kentucky Horse Education Project (KEEP) has launched a new Seattle Slew grant program. The KEEP Foundation is committed to helping support educational programs, projects, and other efforts that help advance the future of the horse industry in Kentucky.
KEEP Foundation Seattle Slew grants go to Kentucky equine education nonprofits, programs, events, and initiatives. The Seattle Slew Grant Program is part of the Foundation’s efforts to support education and promote the importance of the equine industry to Kentucky’s economy and culture.
“Kentucky’s horse industry is an important part of our state’s heritage and economy,” said Katie LaMonica, Chair of the KEEP Foundation. “We believe it is important to support education programs and projects that increase industry awareness and its contributions to our state. We are pleased to see the programs and Innovative and impactful projects will be supported through this grant program.”
The grant program is open to nonprofits, schools, and other groups involved in equine educational programs and projects. Examples of eligible programs and projects include, but are not limited to:
- Equestrian related STEM education initiative
- Horse therapy programs
- Vocational training programs related to equestrianism
- Horse-related artistic or cultural initiatives
- Heritage and historical projects related to horses
Grants of up to $5,000 are available and new submissions will be reviewed quarterly. For more information or to apply for a grant, please visit THIS.
The KEEP Foundation has expanded its program in recent years. In addition to the annual scholarship program, the monthly Equestrian Education Luncheon Series, and the Workforce Initiative, the Foundation also partnered with Amplify Equestrian to organize the monthly Horse Career Tour Series.
All of these programs and initiatives would not be possible without the support of Kentucky’s equine industry and KEEP Foundation Seattle Slew license plate proceeds. Proceeds from the sale and renewal of license plates for 2022 amounted to nearly $60,000.
KEEP Foundation’s Seattle Slew Special License Plate would not have been possible without the gracious support of Karen and Mickey Taylor, owner of Seattle Slew, and Bobby Shiflet, owner of the Tony Leonard Collection , who donated the photo of the Seattle Slew that was used for the license plate.
If you want to support the educational initiatives of the KEEP Foundation, you can donate THIS.
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