TCA awards more than $900,000 in grants
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced on June 30 that grants totaling $903,450 have been awarded to 81 Thoroughbred industry-related non-profits that work to uphold TCA's mission to provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers.
TCA distributes grants to several categories of Thoroughbred industry related nonprofits including rescue, rehabilitation and adoption organizations as well as education and backstretch programs, therapeutic riding programs and research organizations. Grant applications for 2012 will be available on www.tca.org in early January.
"I am very grateful to our donors and to our volunteers who make these grants possible, but especially grateful to those who work so hard in all the organizations caring for retired Thoroughbreds, providing support for farm and racetrack workers, and conducting research to improve the lives of horses", said TCA President, Dan Rosenberg. "Thoroughbred Charities of America is committed to redoubling efforts within the Thoroughbred community to provide adequate funding for these important services."
Over the past 21 years TCA has distributed over $18 million to more than 200 accredited charities