WHOA! is pleased to support numerous programs and projects in the Woodside-area. WHOA! has gifted over $$564,478 to date.
$13K Equestrian Merit Scholarship
Awarded to a high school senior in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, or Sonoma County.
Jointly sponsored by The Mounted Patrol Foundation, the Woodside-area Horse Owners Association (WHOA!) and The San Mateo County Horsemen's Association.
Program and Project Support
WHOA! is pleased to support numerous programs and projects in the Woodside-area.
We welcome applications for grants from non-profit organizations for projects and programs that support the WHOA! mission statement and vision.
Visit Our Recipients
We thank our sponsors, volunteers and all who have contributed to making these grants possible
Through proceeds from Woodside Day of the Horse, WHOA! has gifted over $$564,478 towards preserving and promoting our horses. Read their stories.
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Grant Criteria
To streamline our grant request and awards process for the year, WHOA! will accept grant applications from 501(C)3 non-profit organizations (up to $5K) in the first quarter of the year, (January/February/March). Approved grants, that align with the WHOA! Mission Statement and Vision will be awarded in May and June, 2026.
Throughout the year, larger capital investment grants may be considered if they are deemed appropriate.
WHOA! also reserves the option to consider additional “emergency” requests (flooding, fires, catastrophic events) throughout the year.
2026 DEADLINE: March 31, 2026
What we fund: The WHOA! funding committee will review and consider all submitted applications from 501(C)3 non-profit organizations. We welcome applications for grants for projects and programs that support the WHOA! mission statement and vision.
How we decide: Priority will be given to projects and programs that best align with the WHOA! mission statement and have a broad impact.
Requests may be partially accepted or denied based on WHOA’s criteria and/or availability of budgeted grant funds available in any year.
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