The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation has awarded $30,000 to Kentucky equine non-profit organizations though its Seattle Slew Grant Program. With this latest grant round, the KEEP Foundation has provided more than $42,000 in grants to equine organizations across the state in 2023. 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.
The KEEP Foundation's Seattle Slew grants are available to Kentucky non-profits providing equine-related 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.
“I am immensely proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious Seattle Slew Grant. These exceptional equine-related non-profits exemplify unwavering dedication, tireless commitment, and profound passion for enhancing the lives of our equine community across our state. Through their innovative programs and steadfast advocacy, they embody Seattle Slew's spirit of strength, determination, and triumph. This grant not only recognizes their outstanding contributions but also signifies our collective belief in their capacity to catalyze positive change within our communities. We applaud their relentless efforts and extend our heartfelt congratulations. The KEEP Foundation remains resolute in our support of these invaluable organizations as they continue to be champions of our state.” Katie LaMonica, KEEP Foundation Board Chair
The Seattle Slew Grant Program is open to non-profit organizations, schools, and other groups that are involved in equine-related educational programs and projects. Recipients of the Seattle Slew Grant awards are: Amplify Horse Racing, HorseSensing, Justin's Place, Life Adventure Center, Kentucky Equine Management Internship and Stable Recovery.
“The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) is very pleased to receive The Seattle Slew Grant from the KEEP Foundation. For the past 20+ years KEMI has been focused on educating and preparing young people from around the world for careers in the equine careers here in Kentucky. This grant will be used to enhance our online and social media presence to provide more opportunities to these young people who are the future of our industry!” Leslie Janecka, Kentucky Equine Management Internship
The KEEP Foundation 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.
ABOUT THE KEEP FOUNDATION
The mission of the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), established in 2014, is to support the economic success of Kentucky's signature industry by ensuring its continued economic viability, making the industry accessible for all who want to participate, introducing more young people to the industry and its opportunities, and educating the people of the Commonwealth about the importance of horses to the state, its economy, its heritage, and its people. www.thekeepfoundation.org
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