TERF Education Grants

TERF Education Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation
Last Updated: July 01, 2025

Summary

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) offers grants to support education and research related to Thoroughbred horses. The foundation prioritizes funding for scholarships, educational programs, and equine research aimed at promoting thoroughbred health and welfare. Eligible applicants include qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, while those previously funded must submit reports before applying again. Notably, TERF does not provide funds for facilities caring for unwanted horses or cover overhead costs for grants.

Overview

TERF is a non-profit organization dedicated to its mission and objectives. TERF accepts requests for funding when these requests help facilitate the accomplishment of its mission. Scoring/ranking will be given to those requests that have the greatest impact on education and research related to the Thoroughbred horse on a local and national level. TERF’s mission is: To support thoroughbred health and welfare by funding scholarships, educational programs, and equine research with a priority to make racing safer. Goal A- Equine Education Goal B- Equine Research Goal C- Veterinary Medicine (veterinary/veterinary technician students) scholarships Goal D- Proper Care of Horses

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All submitted applications must be from a qualified and current 501(c)(3).Applicants awarded funding from TERF the previous year must have submitted their report to the Foundation within 6 months after completion of their proposal and before future funding can be considered.

Ineligibility

TERF does not grant funds to facilities that care for unwanted (abused, neglected, or abandoned horses) or retirement horses because funds for this population of horses are available through other programs.Does not fund overhead or indirect costs for research or project grants.