Horse Events Premium Program
The Horse Events Premium Program provides matching funds to Kentucky agricultural fairs to support premiums and awards for horse-related events, promoting agricultural education and community involvement.
Funder: Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: March 1, 2027 (Request for State Aid) | April 1, 2027 (Livestock Show Forms) | October 1, 2026 (County Fair Grant Application) | December 1, 2026 (Financial Statement for Payment)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per fair per year (matching funds for horse events); actual award based on local expenditure and compliance.
Summary: Matching funds to Kentucky agricultural fairs to pay premiums and awards for eligible horse-related events.
Description
The Horse Events Premium Program, administered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, provides matching funds to local agricultural fairs to support the payment of premiums and awards for horse-related events. Eligible events include horse shows (excluding halter classes), horse racing, and horse, pony, or mule pulling contests. The program is part of the broader State Aid to Local Agricultural Fairs initiative, which aims to promote and enhance local agricultural fairs across Kentucky. The program is designed to encourage agricultural education, community involvement, and the development of local fairs as venues for showcasing agricultural excellence.
