Grant Request Horses for Mental Health

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Horses for Mental Health
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3039 Canyon Link
City: Park City
State: UT
Postal Code: 84098
Main Phone: 801-361-4040
Main Fax: lynn@arenasforchange.com
Organization Website: https://horsesformentalhealth.org
Employer ID Number: 86-1504146
Organization Tax Status: 501(c) (3)

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 02/11/2023
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: In The Herd Cape Cod
Project Description:

Horses for Mental Health is In The Herd’s non-profit fiscal sponsor. In the Herd, Cape Cod provides Equine Assisted services for mental health and learning. We teach life skills for youth ages 9 and above for the Cape Cod and the Islands. We will tailor this programs to provide services to kids in 8th grade transitioning up to high school. Taking up to 8 kids at a time. We will focus on social-emotional skills, communication, healthy boundaries, leadership skills, confidence, and body regulation. The program will run for 3 weeks for 4 hours, including lunch, 1 x a week. A 4th session will be run for the families to join and for the kids to demonstrate new skills and enjoy the farm atmosphere and connect within a community environment. Our staff will consist of 2 facilitators;1 female,1 male, and 1 registered nurse, 5 equine and other farm animals.

Total Project Budget: $10000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential):

Project Duration: 8 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Sandwich, MA
Age Group To Be Served: 13-14

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Michelle
Contact Last Name: Soderberg
Contact Title: Owner,Facilitator
Contact Phone: 508-367-9215
Contact Email: intheherdcapecod@gmail.com