Ava Boyce-Bender Memorial Grant
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First awarded in 2023, the Ava Boyce-Bender Memorial Grant is offered to all AMHA members under the age of 40 who desire to further their equine education, skills, or proficiency; and/or provide equine-related experiences and education that will further the grant recipient’s business endeavors. The grant application period opens on May 13 each year in remembrance of Ava's birthday, and closes 90 days later on August 13 (or the following Monday if August 13 lands on a Saturday or Sunday) at 5:00 PM (Eastern time). Ava Boyce-Bender was a vibrant young woman who loved riding and driving Morgan horses. Ava was taken from us far too soon in a tragic automobile accident in 2021. Her loving family and many friends created this grant in her memory to assist other young equestrians to further their talents and careers. We celebrate Ava in the photographs below. |
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To Apply
Applications must be accompanied by a complete proposal answering ALL questions listed on the application form including an itemized budget of the program/event. Grant awards (checks) may not be made payable to the individual, but to the clinician, institution, or business providing the services.
Inquiries about grant applications or the grant process are handled by email only. Email execdir@morganhorse.com with any questions or comments.
For more information and the application form, click HERE.
The application period for this grant opens on May 13, 2026. Deadline to apply for the 2026 Grant will be Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. (Eastern). Applications received after the deadline will not be eligible.
Click here for our Previous Recipients
To Donate
This grant is funded by generous donations from our members and friends. To donate, mail your check (payable to MHF) to 4037 Iron Works Pkwy, Ste 130, Lexington, KY, 40511 ~ OR ~ donate online by clicking HERE.