KEEP Foundation Launches Seattle Slew Grant Program

The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation has launched its new Seattle Slew grant program. The KEEP Foundation is committed to helping support educational programs, projects, and other endeavors that help advance the future of the equine industry in Kentucky. 

KEEP Foundation's Seattle Slew grants are available to Kentucky non-profits, equine educational 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 equine industry is a vital part of our state's heritage and economy," said Katie LaMonica, KEEP Foundation Board Chair. "We believe it's important to support educational programs and projects that foster awareness of the industry and its contributions to our state. We're excited to see the innovative and impactful programs and projects that will be supported through this grant program."

The grant program is open to non-profit organizations, schools, and other groups that are involved in equine-related educational programs and projects. Examples of eligible programs and projects include, but are not limited to:

• Equine-related STEM education initiatives
• Equine-assisted therapy programs
• Equine-related vocational training programs
• Equine-related art or cultural initiatives
• Equine-related history and heritage projects

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 HERE.

The KEEP Foundation has expanded its programming in recent years. In addition to its annual scholarship program, monthly Equine Educational Luncheon Series, and it's Workforce Initiatives, the Foundation also partners with Amplify Horse Racing, to host it's monthly Career with Horses Tour Series. 

All of these programs and initiatives would not be possible without the support of Kentucky's equine industry and proceeds from the KEEP Foundation's Seattle Slew license plate. Proceeds from sales and renewals of the 2022 license plate topped nearly $60,000. 

The KEEP Foundation's Seattle Slew specialty license plate would not have been possible without the gracious support of Karen and Mickey Taylor, the owners of Seattle Slew, and Bobby Shiflet, owner of the Tony Leonard Collection, who donated the photo of Seattle Slew that was used for the license plate. 

If you would like to support the KEEP Foundation's education initiatives, donations can be made HERE.