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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 35 years, TCA has distributed over $27 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.
2025 Grant Applications
COMPLETE ONE APPLICATION BASED UPON THE POPULATION SERVED
If your organization cares for Thoroughbreds, complete this application:
2025 Thoroughbred Aftercare and Equine-Assisted Therapy Organizations
2025 Vet Reference Form
2024 Statement of Functional Expenses
If your organization serves backstretch and farm workers or conducts research, please complete this application:
2025 Backstretch and Farm Employee Programs and Research Organizations
2024 Statement of Functional Expenses
If there is any question about which application to complete, please email Erin at ehalliwell@tca.org with any questions.
All applications are due May 1, 2025.