The USET Foundation Performance Pathway Grant Program launched in 2025 with the goal of ensuring financial barriers do not hinder American equestrian athletes from representing the United States on the world stage. The initiative is designed to provide critical financial support to jumping riders (FEI Children’s through U25) who have earned the prestigious opportunity to compete as part of USEF-sponsored teams, competitions, and high performance programs. From developmental programs and competitions to senior teams, the costs associated with representing the U.S.—including rider and groom travel, horse transport, coaching, and training—can be significant. This program helps bridge that gap by offsetting the cost of participating in a specific USEF high performance program or competing as part of a U.S. team, ultimately ensuring that deserving athletes can focus on their performance rather than their expenses.
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Jumping athletes are eligible to apply. To qualify for the USET Foundation Performance Pathway Grant Program, applicants must:
Selected athletes for the following USEF competitions and programs are eligible to apply for this grant.
Eligible 2025 USEF Jumping Programs
Applications will be reviewed by the USET Foundation Performance Pathway Grant Committee, comprised of USET Foundation Trustees and National Advisory Committee members with knowledge and understanding of high performance sport and the costs associated with competing; individuals with knowledge and understanding of financial aid; and US Equestrian sport leaders who serve as advisors.
To receive the USET Foundation Performance Pathway Grant, an applicant must be selected for a USEF high performance jumping team or invited to a USEF high performance program.
Riders may submit applications for the USET Foundation Performance Pathway Grants on a rolling basis for select USEF jumping programs in advance of official team selection or program invitation. Through this process, applicants can receive pre-approval for a grant based on their demonstrated financial needs. Pre-approval allows applicants to plan ahead for potential participation on a team and/or in a high performance program. If selected to the team or for the program, the funding request will be finalized and confirmed.
Click the button below to complete the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The USET Foundation would like to thank its competition partners for their support of our mission and our U.S. equestrian teams and athletes.
