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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 33 years, TCA has distributed over $26 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, retirement, or incentive programs
  • Backstretch and farm employee assistance programs
  • Equine-assisted therapy organizations – must have a minimum of three registered Thoroughbreds
  • 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.

 Grant Applications

The 2023 application period is closed. 2024 applications will be available on this page in mid-January. Applications are due May 1, 2024.

Please email Erin at ehalliwell@tca.org with any questions.