2026 ASPCA Reimagining Racers Grants: Adopting Out Retired Racehorses
This grant funds innovative, research-based programs to increase adoption and improve outcomes for retired Thoroughbred racehorses, offered by the American Society for The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Professional.
Funder: American Society for The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Professional
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $10,000–$40,000; maximum $60,000 per project; total program funding $200,000 (anticipated)
Summary: Supports innovative programs that increase adoption, capacity, and humane outcomes for retired Thoroughbred racehorses.
Key Information: Forecasted grant; eligibility limited to select equine adoption organizations and partners.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the American Society for The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Professional (ASPCApro), is designed to support organizations dedicated to adopting out retired Thoroughbred racehorses. The program emphasizes increasing the capacity and efficiency of adoption programs, fostering innovative approaches to training, engaging new adopters, implementing medical or rehabilitation strategies, and building collaborations within the equine industry. The overarching goal is to decrease the length of stay for horses, reduce their cost of care, and improve overall humane outcomes for retired racehorses. Both new and expanding programs are eligible, especially those that test new ideas or approaches.
