North Carolina Horse Council
Trails Grant Application & Information
For 20147 Grants
(Please note important deadlines)
Equine land access is a serious issue for North Carolina and our trail riding community. In addition, our trails continue to be threatened by closure or decreased in mileage. No one knows better where the priorities are than the local trail associations who, with this grant program, would be banding together partner with the NCHC to develop implement our strategic plans and promote NC as a trail destination state. NC Trail Associations are encouraged to apply for trail grants across the state.
Please findin the page to follow a simple application for these grants. Funding will be provided on a graded basis, as a percentage of dollars available. Projects that will be Cconsidered ation for with higher weighting will include projects that:
1)Impact Affect the greatest numbers of equestrians with access to trails, and/or provide access to areas that were previously not accessible.
2)ArBe large in scope and have defined stages of development.
3)Assist the NC Horse Council in its strategic plan to promote NC as a trail riding destination.
4)Provide sustainable trail access for future generations.
5)Engage, maintain & promote relationships between the trail riding community & land managers.
6)Positively impact local economies.
7)ArBe “shovel ready” which includes planning (all necessary studies done, etc) and land manager endorsement.
8) Involve multiple organizations.
9) Demonstrate long term financial and management responsibility.
The applications will be due by March 30, 20147. The applications will be forwarded reviewed and recommended for award byto the Trails Grant Committee for consideration at the end of March, 2014. The Executive Committee will provide final approval of the recommended awards. The NCHC will inform applicants of the results upon approval of the Executive Committee.
This[BLO1] is a direct grant award. However, recipients will be required to submit receipts for costs and photographs and written documentation of project progress and completion. These reports will be submitted to the NCHC semi-annually (every six months). Delays or inability to complete the project may result in the funds forfeiture. Projects may also be subject to inspection by NCHC staff or volunteers.
Please answer all applicable questions & provide documentation to collaborate, including pictures if available.
1)Describe the group(s)/organization(s) applying for the grant.
2) What is the current situation you are addressing?
3)What do you propose to do & how?
4)What credentials, experience, etc does your group possess that will help accomplish this project?
5)How will the results of your endeavor impact affect[BLO2] the equestrian community, the local economy & the NC Horse Council?
6)What endorsement(s) have you received from the land manager, if applicable?
7)When will the project be started & when do you expect to be finished? Will the project be done in stages?
7)8)What is the project schedule and budget?
Please be concise and complete, and submit the information via email to and via posted mail to NCHC, 4904 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 290, Raleigh, NC 27706. Applications must be received by March 30, 20147.
[BLO1]Sue, we may want to add to this. Recipients need to know what is required from them. I think this has been a weak point in our grants. We don’t have strong follow up. It would be nice to have a batch of reports to look at during board meetings every six months. IN fact, I would consider making this a reimbursable grant, not a direct award, based on what they submit every six months. I think we need to have better accounting of how this grant money is spent, and acknowledgement of the successes.
[BLO2]just took a tech writing refresher – it was beat into me that impact is not a verb!