Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is seeking applications for the 2026 Breeding Grant Initiative. This Initiative supports funding for breeding and production initiatives for young horse classes and production events. The Breeding Grant Initiative is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine through National Breeding Services.Applications will be considered based on the following criteria:Number of entries, level/history of event and show facilitiesBreeder prizes and breeder recognitionGeographical, native breed and discipline spreadOverall contribution to the development of the industry/ sector and benefit to studbook breeding nationwideSuitability of dateMatching funds % request versus overall prizemoneyEquine Welfare provisions (access to shade, water, inspection provision etc.)Insurance and Safeguarding policies in place for the show (affiliated safeguarding is not sufficient)Adherence to previous Breeding Grant Terms and Conditions*Applications will be accepted via the online formONLY.Please find the full application online,HERE.Please find detail of scoring criteria, and Applicant Terms and ConditionsHERE.Applications must be submitted by12pm Tuesday 6thJanuary 2026. If you have any questions, please emailgrants@horsesportireland.ieAllocation of funding issubject to the approvalof the Breeding Grant Initiative from the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.This fund cannot support Grand Prix Show Jumping events and sport (non-breed/production) focused classes.*Where an applicant has not previously received funding under the Breeding Grant Initiative, adherence will be scored the full allocation based on the assumption that the applicant intends to comply fully with the Breeding Grant funding terms and conditions.The post Breeding Grant 2026 Now Open for Applications appeared first on .