2026 ASPCA Reimagining Racers Grants: Adopting Out Retired Racehorses
Forecasted
This grant funds innovative, science-based programs that improve adoption outcomes and welfare for retired Thoroughbred racehorses through research-driven solutions and expanded capacity.
Funder: American Society for The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Professional
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (RFP open) | July 2027 (Full application/submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $10,000–$40,000; maximum $60,000 per project; total pool $200,000.
Summary: Funds innovative programs that increase the adoption and humane outcomes of retired Thoroughbred racehorses through capacity building and efficiency improvements.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to ASPCA Right Horse Partners, Industry Partners, or active Warm-Up Ring participants serving retired Thoroughbred racehorses.
Description
This grant program supports organizations dedicated to finding new homes for retired Thoroughbred racehorses by funding projects that expand capacity, increase efficiency, and improve adoption outcomes. The initiative encourages innovative approaches, including new or expanded training programs, adopter engagement strategies, medical rehabilitation with a focus on sustainability, and collaborations within the equine industry. The goal is to increase the number of horses rehabilitated, trained, and adopted, while decreasing their average length of stay and reducing care costs. Both new initiatives and expansions of existing programs are eligible, especially those introducing creative solutions to persistent challenges in equine welfare.
