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TCA is a charitable organization whose objective is to raise money for distribution to non-profit organizations that work to support Thoroughbreds and assist the people who care for them. Over the past 36 years, TCA has distributed over $28 million to more than 200 Thoroughbred industry organizations.
Grant applicants must meet the following criteria:
- 501 (c) (3) charitable organization
- Applicants’ mission statements should align with TCA’s mission statement. TCA’s mission is to fund and facilitate the support of Thoroughbreds and the people who care for them.
- Applicants’ programming should fall within at least one of the following categories:
- Thoroughbred rehabilitation, retraining, re-homing, and/or retirement – must have a minimum of three registered Thoroughbreds
- Equine-assisted therapy organizations – must have a minimum of three registered Thoroughbreds
- Thoroughbred incentive and track-based placement programs
- Backstretch and farm employee assistance programs
- Equine research organizations
TCA does not fund first-year or start-up organizations.
TCA does not provide seed money nor fund proof of concept requests.
2026 Grant Applications
2026 TCA grant applications are below. Applications are due May 1.
If your organization provides direct care to horses, please complete this application: 2026 Grant Application for Equine-Assisted Therapy and Aftercare Organizations
- All applicants that provide direct care to horses should have their attending veterinarian complete this form: 2026 Vet Reference Form
- If your organization’s tax return is a 990-EZ or is an e-postcard, you must also compete and submit this form: 2025 Statement of Functional Expenses
If your organization provides support to backstretch and farm employees or conducts research, please complete this application: 2026 Grant Application for Backstretch and Farm Employee Programs and Research Organizations
- If your organization’s tax return is a 990-EZ or is an e-postcard, you must also compete and submit this form: 2025 Statement of Functional Expenses
Only ONE application per organization should be completed. If you are unsure which application to complete, please email Erin at ehalliwell@tca.org.
