Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds competition organizers, licensed officials, and driving professionals that applications for the 2026 Combined Driving Competition Grant and the 2026 Licensed Official Grant are officially open.
Both grants aim to support the U.S. driving community by strengthening licensed competitions, helping organizers develop events, and providing education and experience for current or aspiring licensed officials.
USEF Competition Grant for Combined Driving (2026)
Competitions seeking funding must be licensed with USEF as one of the following:
- Combined Driving Event
- Short Format Driving Event
- Combined Test
Applications will be reviewed by USEF staff based on submitted details and, when relevant, previous competition evaluations.
👉 Application link for the 2026 Competition Grant can be found here.
Licensed Official Grant for Combined Driving (2026)
This grant offers financial support for:
- USEF Combined Driving Licensed Officials
- Learners
- New organizers seeking hands-on learning opportunities
Applications are reviewed by the USEF Driving Sport Committee, with funding approval through the USEF Driving budget.
👉 Application link for the 2026 Licensed Official Grant is available here.
Submission Deadline
All completed applications must be submitted to Wes Peterson, USEF Sport Operations Manager, via email at wpeterson@usef.org.
⏰ Deadline: January 1, 2026
⚠️ Late submissions will not be accepted.
Additional resources for organizers and licensed officials can be accessed here.
