ASPCA Reimagining Racers Grants: Adopting Out Retired Racehorses
The ASPCA Reimagining Racers Grant funds innovative programs to increase adoption and improve outcomes for retired Thoroughbred racehorses through sustainable, measurable, and collaborative approaches.
Funder: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Due Dates: July 17, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $10,000–$40,000; maximum $60,000 per grant; $200,000 total available for this cycle.
Summary: Supports innovative programs that increase the adoption of retired Thoroughbred racehorses by expanding capacity, efficiency, and humane outcomes.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASPCA Right Horse Adoption/Industry Partners or active Warm-Up Ring participants with a focus on retired Thoroughbred racehorses.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the ASPCA, is designed to support organizations implementing innovative and sustainable programs to increase the adoption of retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Funding focuses on expanding organizational capacity, reducing the length of stay for horses, lowering care costs, and improving humane outcomes through approaches such as specialized training, adopter engagement, medical rehabilitation, and collaborations within the equine industry. Proposals are evaluated for their potential to deliver measurable improvements within a 12-month grant term, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and scalability.
