HHRF 2026/2027 Equine Well-being Innovative Grant (Pilot Study)
Sponsor
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF)
For More Information
For more information please visit the Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) website [1].
Description
The Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 2026/2027 $10,000 Equine Well-being Innovative Grant with a focus on evaluating adapted grazing environments to support equines and their ecosystems to thrive.
The HHRF is seeking innovative research project proposals that incorporate novel adapted grazing environments supporting equine welfare based on One Health principles endorsed by HHRF and defined by the CDC as “…the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants and their shared environment,” and the Five Domains Model (Mellor & Reid, 1994; and subsequent publications).
With challenges in maintaining equine welfare in equine grazing environments while providing enrichment, manageable and sustainable access to resources, grant applications should include rigorous research proposals to evaluate the selected novel enriched equine environment (e.g. track systems, paddock paradise, etc…), measuring the impact on equine welfare (e.g. nutrition, exercise, interactions with their environment, humans and other animals) and considerations of feasibility of these modified grazing management systems for equine owners.
HHRF serves as a catalyst to advance global knowledge of equine-human interactions and their impact on the health and well-being of both people and horses.
This particular innovative grant is specifically designed to provide funding for innovative ideas to advance knowledge, understanding and ability to understand and modify factors related to equines and novel grazing environments which promote thriving equines and their ecosystems.
Maximum Project Value
Maximum $10,000 USD
Indirect Costs
0%
Project Duration
Maximum project duration is 18 months.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Please submit a copy of your application along with a completed OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca [2]. | |
External Deadline | Email the completed application to info@horsesandhumans.org [3] prior to the end of business day on the deadline. The subject line of ALL emails should be the complete title of the application. Multiple attachments or emails will be accepted. |
How to Apply
Please refer to the instructions in the attached HHRF Grant Application Information document.
Attachment(s)
| Attachment | Size |
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 HHRF Grant Application Information.docx [4] | 144.62 KB |
| HHRF Grant Application Checklist.doc [5] | 118 KB |
| HHRF Grant Reviewer Checklist.docx [6] | 103.3 KB |