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2 | Name of funder | Program Name | Application form | Eligible | Ineligible | Grant size | Deadline | Frequency | Focus/Scope | Examples of funded projects | Contact |
3 | Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) | ACE Movement Grants (formerly Effective Animal Advocacy Fund) | online application available during open application periods | Individuals working in the United States Groups/organizations anywhere in the world (sanctions restrictions apply) Research | Less likely to fund companion animals, lab or entertainment animals, rescue or rehabilitation, sanctuaries, species or ecosystem conservation, groups working in countries with relatively established farmed animal advocacy movement, projects that are high-risk due to COVID-19. | $4K - $75K (mean size of $23K) | March 20, 2022 was most recent deadline | Annual | Building and strengthening the global animal advocacy movement, especially groups that are underfunded, target large numbers of animals, and are in regions with a relatively small animal advocacy movement. More likely to fund: farmed animals (esp. chickens, fishes, or invertebrates); wild animal welfare; regions outside of North America and Western Europe; movement-building; institutional change; newer/smaller groups; groups that offer remote work and safety precautions for COVID-19. Guidelines | Scroll to Past ACE Movement Grants Recipients | Jamie Spurgeon, ACE Movement Grants Program Manager |
4 | ASPCA | Fund to End Factory Farming | Online form | Entities— US public and private entities, including organizations and institutions (both nonprofit and for-profit) Generalizability – Projects with a local scope must be able to demonstrate broader applicability or replicability. One option is the publication of learnings or results. | Individuals or teams not associated with an eligible entity Projects involving or relying on invasive procedures on live animals | $15,000 - $25,000, with a maximum individual grant amount of $50,000 | 5 p.m. ET on July 18, 2022 | This year’s funded projects will pursue new data, evidence, or narratives that can inspire consumers, companies, farmers, institutions, and/or policymakers in transitioning away from factory farming to more humane, equitable, and sustainable food production. Research may be conducted formally or informally. The project need not be directly related to animal welfare, provided benefits ultimately flow to animals. | grants@aspca.org | ||
5 | A Well-Fed World | Sustainable Keys Global Grants program | Online form | Focus is local, grassroots organizations | $500 for individuals, $1000 for organizations | Apply anytime | Grants are made every 3 months | Fully plant-based feeding and farming programs, advocacy, and community-building that promote the benefits of plant-based food choices and policies. Support feeding programs for hunger relief and racial/social justice advocacy. | Recipient countries | grants@awfw.org | |
6 | The Awesome Foundation | Vegan chapter | Online form available in 7 languages (scroll to bottom to choose) | Anyone: individuals, groups, and organizations Must be able to receive currency via Venmo, PayPal, and cryptocurrency. | "For the rest of 2021, we are not supporting projects that promote gatherings of people. We will re-evaluate this policy when the COVID-19 crisis is over." | All grants are $1000 | Apply anytime. Apply by first Tuesday of the month; decisions made the following Sunday. | Vegan chapter makes 1 grant every 2 months | Priority is for carefully-planned individual or collaborative projects with clear goals that: reduce (or promote the reduction of) any form of exploitation of, or cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. FAQ | Grantees are highlighted at the top of the chapter page | Vegan chapter: steve@sfvtech.org |
7 | The Changemaker Project | Diet Change for Climate Change mini-grants | Online form | Groups of youth ages 13 - 24 | Individuals over age 24 | Up to $500 | May 15, 2022 | Plant-based food movement, youth who want to take initiative to promote plant-based diets as a way to mitigate climate change. | |||
8 | Compassion in World Farming | Farm Animals in Asia: Funding the Future | Online form (scroll to bottom of page) | Individuals and orgs based in (or operating in) Indonesia, Japan or South Korea | Anyone operating (or planning to operate) outside of Indonesia, Japan, or South Korea | Training - US $4,000 (GBP 3,000) Org Devlpmt - US $7,000 (GBP 5,000) Campaigning - US $9,000 (GBP 7,000) | Sept 30, 2022 | Initial focus is to support "orgs that work or wish to work to improve the lives of all species of farm animals: egg-laying hens, broilers, pigs, cows, fish, etc." Three types of grants in 2022: training, org development, campaigning. See Guidance Notes for details. Guidance notes available in Bahasa, Japanese, Korean. Program launched March 2021. | fundingthefuture@ciwf.org | ||
9 | Culture & Animals Foundation | Online form open each year from December 1 through January 31 (pdf for reference only) | Projects only | Ongoing support for orgs or individuals; hands-on projects such as animal rescue, public protest, trap-neuter-release; see guidelines and FAQ. | "A few hundred to a few thousand dollars" | Accepts applications December 1 through January 31 each year | Annual | To advance animal advocacy through intellectual or artistic expression. Funds academic or artistic projects that raise public awareness about animals. Project categories: creativity; research; performance. See application checklist and detailed guidelines. | Grantees (2008 until the present) | Via contact form | |
10 | Eat the Change | Impact Grant program (2020-2022) | Downloadable and fillable form | Organizations (U.S. or international), individuals (via a fiscal sponsor) | $10K - $25K | May 14 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time | Annual for 3 years (2020, 2021, 2022) | Educating and inspiring communities to eat more planet-friendly foods. Promote and expand access to climate-friendly foods, with a focus on initiatives that serve and represent historically marginalized communities. | 2020 and 2021 recipients | Via contact form | |
11 | Effective Altruism Funds | Animal Welfare Fund | online RFP - EA AWF RFP - neglected yet large-scale animal populations | - Individuals - Non-profit organizations - Academic institutions - Other entities Does not need to be based in the US or UK | Direct animal care, including sanctuaries, shelters, or working animal care. Work focused primarily on pets, habitat preservation, or other more traditional animal welfare or environmental causes. | Most Animal Welfare Fund grants are $50K or less. EA Funds are typically $5K - $200K; occasionally smaller ($1K) or larger (>$500K) | 3 deadlines per year, but can apply anytime. 2022 deadlines: Feb 6, June 5, Oct 2 Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. | 3x per year (decisions in Mar, July, Nov) | Projects that primarily address farmed animals, as well as projects that could affect other large populations of nonhuman animals. Relatively neglected geographic regions (e.g. China, India) or groups of animals (e.g. farmed fish and wild animals); promising research into animal advocacy or animal well-being; activities to make it easier to help animals in the future; otherwise best-in-class opportunities. | See fund payout reports | funds@effectivealtruism.org |
12 | GlassWall Syndicate | Non-profit pitch application | Orgs that promote animal rights, animal protection, animal welfare, veganism, and/or environmental protections. Also support entrepreneurs. | None stated | None stated | None stated | Program or general support. Priorities include: young/new orgs with clearly identified goals for whom new/incremental funding will make significant difference; grassroots orgs; new programming at established orgs with diverse leadership teams. | Select investments | info@glasswallsyndicate.org or via online contact form | ||
13 | Humane America Animal Foundation | Food System Research Fund (FSRF) | online | Summer salaries for academics, hourly work for contractors, salaried work for researchers employed at non-profits. Indirect/overhead costs. More info | Equipment purchases (computers, phones, etc.) Advocacy | Any, but typically between "several thousand to 30,000 USD" | Some RFPs have May 1 deadlines; fund accepts applications year-round within focus areas. | Varies | Funds research. See list of RFPs for priority areas. Also funds proposals that "promote the reduction and elimination of animals from the human food system." | Funded projects | Via contact form |
14 | Joanna Toole Foundation | Download app form and submit by email. Directions here. | Registered charities, groups, or individuals that are aligned with the Foundation's objectives. No geographical restrictions. | Salaries and general operating costs. | Typically £1,000 - 10,000 per project per year; up to £15,000 'for exceptional projects.' | March 21, 2022 was most recent deadline | Board and Trustees meet 3x/year. | To advance the welfare of animals, particularly marine fauna, through practical action and training, education on anthropogenic threats, and scientific research (applied only). See guidelines for detail; some grant rounds are restricted to specific animals (e.g. endangered species). | info@joannatoolefoundation.org | ||
15 | The Humane League | Open Wing Alliance grant program | Available year-round on portal accessible only to OWA members | OWA member (organization) | - Individuals - Legislative work | Up to $50K for groups that have never received a program grant; up to $100K for groups that have previously received a grant | November 3 | Annual | Institutional cage-free and broiler welfare advocacy and campaigns, and related expenses. Does not fund legislative work. Most grants fund staff positions (i.e. salary). Renewal grants are eligible for general support. Guidelines here. | Summary of each grant is on OWA website. | Hannah Murray, OWA Grant Specialist |
16 | Lush | Charity Pot grants | Online application form PDF of questions (for reference) | Small, grassroots groups (annual budget <£250,000) - don't need to be registered charity Underfunded groups run entirely or predominantly by volunteers UK or international (if project is overseas, should be run by local individuals) | Individuals Religious or military orgs Salary, schools, councils, volunteer-tourism projects, academic studies, sponsored activities (e.g. walks, runs, challenges etc), fundraising initiatives, events | Typically £2,000 - 4,000 per project. Range is £100 - 10,000. | Apply anytime | Decisions can take up to 3 months | Animal protection, environment, human rights, with a focus on long-term change. Funds non-violent direct action, aid and support to refugees and animal shelters, animal rights campaigning, sanctuaries, etc. Most recipients have annual budgets of less than £250,000 and are run entirely or predominantly by volunteers. Detailed guidelines and FAQ here. | charitypot@lush.co.uk | |
17 | Mercy for Animals | The People's Fund | See website | Residents of U.S. states or territories engaged in activities such as: community organizing for policy or corporate change; public awareness (e.g. writing, videos, youth education); activist training and network-building; conferences; burnout prevention; veg outreach; research; improving racial equity in the movement. | Direct food relief Animal care or rescue programs not aimed at systemic change For-profit projects or businesses | 2020 and 2021 grants ranged from $5K - $30K | Not currently accepting applications; sign up on website to receive updates about the next funding round. | Community building, organizing, and resilience building Education and public-awareness raising Corporate and govt advocacy & engagement Mission-aligned activists whose work contributes to a world where animals are respected, protected, and free. Individuals or organizations with a clear strategy to create lasting structural change by reforming our food system into one that is healthy, sustainable, equitable, and just. Especially interested in applicants who operate within a clear racial justice and intersectional framework. Funds are unrestricted and may be used for a specific initiative or general operating costs. | 2020 grantees | ||
18 | PETA Germany (site is in German) | Year of Change (in English) | online application available during open application periods | Established animal advocacy organizations only, must be based in EU member states in Eastern Europe (see countries under Focus/Scope) and work towards ending the use of animals for experimentation, food, clothing, or entertainment; promote a cruelty-free lifestyle. | - Individuals - Equipment (computers, tablets, offices, etc.) | 1000 Euros per month for one year | Annually in May. (Last application period was May 7-25, 2021) | Annual | Per guidelines: developing animal advocacy groups in Eastern Europe. Fund full-time positions for animal rights organizations in 30 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including the Balkan peninsula and the Caucasus and Baltic regions. FAQ | Grantees | yearofchange@peta.de |
19 | The Pollination Project | Global Animal Advocacy Program (seed grants) | online pre-screen quiz and application | Grassroots activists working to end factory farming, esp. in India, Mexico, Brazil. Individuals, community groups, NGOs. | Eligibility | up to $1K for initial grants; opportunities for larger, follow up grants for farmed animal advocacy work | Apply anytime | Ongoing | Vegan advocacy, farmed animal welfare campaigns, public awareness, meat-free challenges. Seed funding, and capacity building and networking opportunities with a focus on India, Mexico, Brazil. See guidelines for detail. | Grantee profiles | tgraham@thepollinationproject.org |
20 | Resilience & Recovery Fund | online pre-screen quiz and application | Existing TPP grantees in good standing who have not received a previous Resilience & Recovery grant | Personal hardship, ongoing operating expenses, completed work, staff salaries | one-time grants of $1K | To support grassroots volunteer responses to natural disasters, pandemic, humanitarian crises, or similar emergent events. Guidelines | |||||
21 | Daily Grants (micro grants) | online pre-screen quiz and application | Individuals or groups anywhere in the world working on an any animal rights, welfare, or protection project. Org budget <$50K; project budget <$40K. | up to $1k seed grants | Any animal rights, welfare, or protection project. | ||||||
22 | ProVeg Grants Program | ProVeg Grants Program | online | Individuals and orgs based outside of US. More details in eligible proposal categories. | Welfare reforms, welfare campaigns. US-based orgs or international branches of US orgs. Grants to individuals are rare. Longer list under eligible proposal categories. | $10K - $30K | Mar 1, Jun 1, Sept 1, Dec 1 Applications due by 1 a.m. Pacific time | Quarterly | Corporate engagement & institutional outreach, large-scale awareness campaigns, events, research or public policy, general support, unmet regional niches or other effective advocacy. Priority for projects outside the UK, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, South Africa, US. | Grant recipients | Jessika Ava, Grants Program Director |
23 | Thrive Philanthropy | Thrive Grant | online | Organizations and individuals based outside USA. For vegan advocacy and meat reduction efforts or projects that aim to replace industrial animal agriculture. | USA-based organization, chapters of large international organizations, welfare reforms. | $10,000 - $50,000 USD | Mar 1, Jun 1, Sept 1, Dec 1 | Ongoing | Vegan advocacy, meat reduction, projects that aim to replace industrial animal agriculture. Proposals outside USA accepted. | Jessika Ava: info@thrivephilanthropy.org | |
24 | Seed Grant | online | Organizations and individuals based outside USA. For vegan advocacy and meat reduction efforts or projects that aim to replace industrial animal agriculture. | USA-based organization, chapters of large international organizations, welfare reforms. | Up to $5,000 USD | Mar 1, Jun 1, Sept 1, Dec 1 | Ongoing | Vegan advocacy, meat reduction, projects that aim to replace industrial animal agriculture. Proposals outside USA accepted. | |||
25 | Tiny Beam Fund | Fueling Advocates Initiative | See website | NGO's and non-profit advocacy groups. Can be based outside of U.S. | Individuals | NGOs: $2-$20K Universities/Institutions: $1 - $7.5K | Varies per program, see website | Fueling Advocates offers grants to non-profit groups to help them use academic research to bolster their work. Tiny Beam also offers grants to universities and research institutions for academic research on factory farming in low- and middle-income countries. More here. | Academic meetings, translations, specialists, events, journal issues, and more | min@tinybeamfund.org | |
26 | UCLA Animal Law & Policy program | Small Grants Program | Send by email or mail Detailed guidelines here | Scholars and researchers affiliated with an accredited academic institution in the U.S. Sample research topics | Principal investigators based in foreign countries Projects with direct or indirect research on animals Projects that are NOT empirical research | $1,000 - $4,500 | Most recent deadline March 31, 2022 at midnight Pacific time | Quantitative or qualitative research. "To promote the collection of sound empirical knowledge with which to build fact-driven, evidence-based animal law and policy reform for the benefit of nonhuman animals". | Past projects (scroll to bottom) | For questions and/or to submit application: alp@law.ucla.edu | |
27 | Vegan Hacktivists | Vegan Hacktivists Grants | Online form (scroll to bottom of page) | Priority: "individuals and grassroots groups whose primary purpose is to help reduce suffering for non-human farmed animals"; must have prior animal rights or other activism experience. | Projects that do not prioritize the reduction of farmed animal suffering; projects by individuals without prior animal rights or activism experience. | Up to $1,000 in seed funding. All grants also include SquareSpace website subscription, professional design creation (logos, social media elements, icons, etc.), professional content creation, monthly advisory calls (re: tech, marketing, strategy, etc.) | None | Ongoing | Seed funding grants for outstanding, and effective, animal rights activism! Specifically we're looking for individual or grassroots groups whose primary purpose is to help reduce suffering for non-human farmed animals.' | Via contact form or hello@veganhacktivists.org | |
28 | VEGFUND | Community Events | Grant Site (if you don't have an account, you can open one here) | Vegan advocates (individuals and non-profit organizations) around the world, primarily those focused on veganism or related issues (health, climate, food, etc.) | - For-profit entities - Fundraising for non-profits - Individuals under 18 years old - Ads or videos promoting illegal activity - Non-vegans (except in very specific circumstances) | varies: typically microgrants up to $2500, up to $1/ person for food sampling, $250 for film screening licenses, etc. | None (recommend applying at least 1 month before your event) | All year (rolling basis) | Events and interventions aimed at reaching the non-vegan public, providing some call-to-action or incentive for learning more. Guidelines and eligibility | Activist Stories | Via contact form or grants@vegfund.org |
29 | Special Projects & Online Campaigns | Grant Site (if you don't have an account, you can open one here) | varies: $1,000 to $50,000 (typically $5K-10K) | January 16, April 15, July 15, October 15 Online campaign grants have closed for 2022; next open Jan. 2023 | Quarterly | Longer-term projects, rather than one-time events, broader audience reach or project builds connections to target audience and are planned with specific implementation timelines. Guidelines and eligibility | |||||
30 | Womxn Funders in Animal Rights | online | Animal rights or veganism non-profit orgs w/<$500K budget & diverse leadership | Organizations with budgets over $500,000 | $1K - $10K | April 15 | Annual | Advancing women in leadership and gender equity in the animal rights movement. Newer or smaller orgs, orgs by/for communities of color or that operate in low-income communities, orgs that serve womxn/WOC/non-binary, conferences or new initiatives that focus on gender equity in the animal rights mvmt. Guidelines | Grant recipients | Via contact form | |
31 | World Animal Protection | Investing in Others in Southeast Asia | online | Projects in Southeast Asia | Projects outside of Southeast Asia | $40K - $80K for grant periods of 1-2 years | 5 p.m. GMT on April 30 | Annual | Scalable and replicable projects tackling issues related to farm animal welfare in countries with the largest numbers of farm animals; also projects to end factory farming or create a significant shift to plant-based diets. Details in application brochure. | investinginothers@worldanimalprotection.org | |
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35 | Farmed Animal Funders | N/A | Decentralized funding collaborative and learning community of individuals and foundations dedicated to ending factory farming. Conducts research to help funders find promising giving opportunities. Each member maintains full autonomy over their own philanthropy. | info@farmedanimalfunders.org | |||||||
36 | The Greenbaum Foundation | Animal Advocacy & Plant-Based Diets | N/A | Pre-selected only | Unsolicited | N/A | Moving the world to whole foods plant based diets and ending factory farming, plus projects that increase the awareness, protection and improvement of the lives of all animals. Does not fund sanctuaries. Has a smaller portfolio focused on human rights as well. | Grantees | info@greenbaumfoundation.org | ||
37 | Mobius | None, but applicants can share materials and proposals (including those submitted to other funders) with adarer@mobius.life at any time. | Individuals or groups that have spoken with Mobius about their work | Individuals or groups that have not yet spoken with Mobius about their work. | N/A | Compassion for the least fortunate. Reducing the quantity and quality of suffering for animals raised for food through building awareness of industrialized factory farming, developing alternatives and supporting systems shift. | Via contact form or adarer@mobius.life | ||||
38 | Open Philanthropy | Farm Animal Welfare focus area | guidelines | Rarely fund unsolicited proposals | varies greatly, normally greater than $200K | By invitation | Monthly | Tractable suffering-reduction work (e.g. welfare reforms, alt-proteins) & work on neglected species (e.g. fish) & nations (e.g. China) | Grants Database (searchable) | info@openphilanthropy.org | |
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