TAA Grants to Accredited Organizations

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance awards grants to TAA-accredited Thoroughbred aftercare organizations. Since inception in 2012, the TAA has awarded more than $17.2 million in grants to accredited organizations.

Geographic Scope: North America (United States and Canada)

Focus Areas:

• Equine care (earmarked specifically for equine care)
• Retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines
• Rehoming of retired Thoroughbreds
• Retirement of racehorses

Eligible Organizations:

• Must hold current TAA accreditation
• Must be 501(c)(3) federal not-for-profit (U.S.) or registered charity under Income Tax Act (Canada)
• Must have been in operation for at least 3 years
• Must currently exclusively own and provide care for minimum 5 registered Thoroughbreds, OR care for 3-4 Thoroughbreds and have cared for at least 10 over previous 12 months
• Must have written euthanasia policy consistent with American Association of Equine Practitioners
• Must not have adverse legal proceedings
• Must undergo thorough application and inspection process
• Must meet TAA Code of Standards covering: operations, education, horse health care management, facility standards and services, adoption policies and protocols
• Must undergo facility inspections of all facilities housing Thoroughbreds
• Must maintain ongoing updates and re-inspections as condition of accreditation

What They Fund:

• Equine care expenses
• Retraining programs
• Rehoming services
• Retirement facilities

What They Don't Fund:

• Prior grants awarded are no indication of potential future awards

Impact: TAA-accredited organizations have assisted more than 10,300 Thoroughbreds since 2012

Contact Information:

• Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
• 821 Corporate Drive
• Lexington, KY 40503
• 859-224-2756
• info@thoroughbredaftercare.org
• Website: thoroughbredaftercare.org

Application Process

1. Eligibility Check: Ensure organization meets all five minimum requirements (see overview)
2. Accreditation Application: Complete TAA accreditation application on ThoroughbredAftercare.org/Accreditation using OpenWater platform
3. Application Review: TAA staff reviews application for compliance with five key areas:
   • Operations
   • Education
   • Horse health care management
   • Facility standards and services
   • Adoption policies and protocols
4. Site Inspections: Organizations passing application review are subject to TAA site inspections of all facilities housing Thoroughbreds
5. Accreditation Decision: Accreditation status determined after complete review
6. Grant Eligibility: Upon accreditation, organization becomes eligible to receive grants (amounts vary)

Required Materials

• Proof of 501(c)(3) status (U.S.) or registered charity status (Canada)
• Evidence of 3+ years operation
• Documentation of Thoroughbred care and ownership
• Written euthanasia policy
• Facility information and standards documentation

Deadline

• Accreditation applications typically due April 1 at 6 p.m. ET
• Organizations with accreditation expiring in the current year must reapply to remain accredited
• Check ThoroughbredAftercare.org/Accreditation for current application deadlines