Lexington, KY — USA Equestrian Trust® announced today it has awarded nearly $70,000 in grants to help fund equine-focused projects by a dozen non-profits. The organizations receiving funding all submitted applications as part of the Trust’s 2020 application period. Since the inception of its grants program, the Trust has awarded more than $2.2 million in grants. The Trust is also pleased to announce it is now accepting proposals from IRS-registered equine non-profit organizations for its 2021 grants program. To submit an application, visit trusthorses.org and complete the online form. Any organization applying must submit copies of its IRS non-profit determination letter and most recent Form 990, as well as a proposed budget for its project. The deadline to submit applications for the foundation's 2021 grants program is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, May 26.