Racing Animal Welfare Grants Program 2025-26

Tasracing will allocate $100,000 for racing animal welfare initiatives through its Racing Animal Welfare (RAW) Grants Program 2025-26.

About the Program:
The Racing Animal Welfare Grants Program aims to support projects that improve the welfare of Tasmanian racing animals during and after their racing careers. With a commitment of up to $100,000 for the 2025-26 grant year, we seek to fund initiatives that lead to high-quality welfare outcomes.

The funding will be provided across three broad categories:

• Animal Health Research – up to $20,000 for projects promoting health care and welfare for racing animals.
• Facilities and Equipment – up to $10,000 for projects improving facilities or equipment that directly impact animal welfare.
• Initiatives to Enhance Animal Welfare – up to $5,000 for projects contributing to enhanced animal welfare standards.

Eligibility:
  Tasmanian-based registered Not-for-Profit, Charity, Business, or Sole Trader with an ABN or ACN.
  $20 million public liability insurance.
  Not a government entity, involved in animal mistreatment allegations, or a political organization.

The RAW Grants Program provides funding for eligible applicants from Tasmanian-based registered not-for-profit organisations, charities and businesses, or sole traders.

For application guidelines and to apply for a grant, applicants should visit https://tasracing.smartygrants.com.au/

Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria and have reviewed the full grant guidelines available on our website above.

Applications close on 9 May 2025. Successful grant applicants will be announced on 4 June 2025.

Managing Your Application:
Please note, if you wish to leave a partially completed application, press ‘save and close’ and log out. When you log back in and click on the ‘My Submissions’ link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any applications you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off.

Should you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)