Grants and foundations

As of Oct 2026: Round 12 ran 24 Sept – 18 Oct 2026 and has closed. To be eligible, meet at least one of: under 3 years old, budget under $500k, an incubator, or MEL work with an external consultant. ACE focuses on grants of $100k or less. Individuals working in the US can apply directly; others need a fiscal sponsor or should contact the Grants team. Not eligible: ACE Recommended Charities, organizations whose leadership has donated to ACE in the past 3 years, and organizations in US-sanctioned countries.

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“I’m most interested in charities that pursue novel ways to change complex systems, either through technological breakthroughs, new social institutions, or targeted political change”. No open round as of Oct 2026; the Oct 2025 results post said the next round would “probably begin late 2026 or early 2027”. 2025 animal grants included a review of electrical stunning research for shrimp ($5k), fish-farmer welfare workshops in Nigeria ($10k), and work on the welfare of mice raised as snake food ($50k).

Astral Codex Ten (grant rounds announced here): https://www.astralcodexten.com/

Charity Entrepreneurship is now AIM (Ambitious Impact); the old charityentrepreneurship.com domain redirects to ambitiousimpact.com. For incubated charities only: you need to apply and be accepted into the Incubation Program to be eligible for this funding, and this usually means building from an AIM-researched idea, as they are less excited about existing ideas.

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Regranting fund for mainly grassroots projects in Asia shifting diets or menus toward plant-based food (e.g. leafleting, food sampling, restaurant partnerships). Favours Global Majority and marginalized groups, women- and gender-minority-led groups, and less-supported regions; local languages accepted. Rounds ran in 2023, 2024 and 2026 (2026 round: $500–$5,000, closed 30 Jun 2026). No next round announced as of Oct 2026.

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Funds research across a variety of disciplines and methods that has clear potential to benefit animals, either directly or through effecting systems-level change. The 2026 round ran 10 Apr – 10 Jul and has closed. Applicants must be US-based public or private entities; individuals can't apply. Canadian public universities and public bodies can apply only if the research can improve animal welfare in the US. Farm animal welfare grants are capped at $75k.

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New, launched in September 2026. From their website: BluePerch is a fund that makes grants to high-impact farmed animal advocacy projects. We create cost-effective impact for farmed animals by making the grants that other funders cannot - small grants delivered early and fast - and using grants to generate evidence that guides the movement’s funding decisions. While we are interested in funding any high-impact farmed animal advocacy project, we have a particular interest in funding: • Early-stage projects • Time-sensitive policy windows • Organisations or projects that fall through the cracks of other animal funders As of Oct 2026: the Expression of Interest form is open now; grant applications open mid-2027 (tentative). Grants about $5k–100k. Doesn't fund: vegan/reduction promotion, alternative protein, direct care (including sanctuaries and shelters), political activity, pet welfare, conservation/habitat work, or projects based in China.

EA Forum launch post: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/PLgTdS4vrD4yxgwBA/announcing-blueperch-a-new-animal-welfare-fund-eois-are-open

Supports public health and nutrition policies that create equitable food systems, prioritizing projects that improve access to nutritious food, support healthier food environments, and reduce health disparities. Subgrant rounds are announced in CSPI's Stirring the Pot newsletter; not accepting proposals as of Oct 2026. The 2025 round had three tracks: Powerbuilding (about 10 grants of $20k, any US state), State & Local Policy (about 6 grants of up to $250k, 11 states plus DC) and Industry Accountability (about 4 grants of up to $200k). US only. Must be 501(c)(3) (or other tax-exempt) or fiscally sponsored; priority for budgets of $5M or less.

Email updates (subgrant rounds announced here): https://act.cspinet.org/a/sign-up?ms=&sourceid=1128902

The grant can be used solely for running online vegan challenges focused on support groups. A larger grant can be approved in exceptional cases. Grants of up to $10k, available through the Challenge 22 community program (12 months of support for animal rights groups that make vegan retention a core priority).

Supports projects based in China that increase public awareness, acceptance, and practice of vegan and sustainable lifestyles. Rolling applications, reviewed in 2–4 weeks. Projects must be based in mainland China. Grants are 5,000–15,000 CNY; larger grants need a special application.

News: https://www.chinavegans.org/news

Host nonprofits get a fully funded AI fellow working full time and in person for 12 months, plus a $10,000 implementation grant, Claude licenses, API credits and office hours. Hosts must name a supervisor and plan how to sustain the work. As of Oct 2026, host applications are open on a rolling basis for cohorts starting Oct 2026, Mar 2027 and Aug 2027. US focus; whether hosts must be US-based 501(c)(3)s is unconfirmed.

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“We generally don't fund unsolicited proposals unless they are closely aligned with our strategic priorities.” Send a pitch email to info@coefficientgiving.org first; if there's a fit, they may invite a full application (two-year budget, past achievements, two-year goals). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; a decision can take up to 3 months after a full application. Grants usually run 2 years; experimental grants are capped at $300k. They also run occasional open RFPs (2026: humane fish slaughter and alternative protein R&D, both closed). To learn more about what they are interested in, check out their latest grants.

Farm animal welfare newsletter: https://farmanimalwelfare.substack.com/

Under the farm animal focus, they support rescue, rehab, or sanctuaries. Average grant $2k–5k. One application window a year per region: January (Australia, Europe), April (Central and South America), July (North America), October (Africa, Asia). Annual income must be $200k or less. Spay/neuter grants suspended since April 2026; may return in 2027.

Gives to a variety of initiatives that help farmed animals. Priorities include animal welfare, alternative proteins, diet change, investigations, ballot measures, policy reform, legal advocacy, grassroots activism and capacity building. Open to organizations worldwide, with or without 501(c)(3) status. Typically funds no more than 30% of an organization's annual budget. No deadlines listed; review can take up to 6 months. They don't accept unsolicited requests for calls.

Supports academic and artistic projects that raise public awareness about animal rights. Next application window: 4–21 Jan 2027, or until 200 applications arrive. Grants up to $5k, paid to the grantee, not to a university or institution. Applications must be in English.

News: https://cultureandanimals.org/

Focuses on cost-effective interventions. Aug 2026 cage-free request for proposals: the priority deadline (15 Oct 2026) has passed, but applications are still reviewed on a rolling basis; grants are mostly $250k–2M, and applicants need a plan to reach at least 1 million hens.

Fund page (lists updates and RFPs): https://funds.effectivealtruism.org/funds/animal-welfare

One-off call funding proof-of-concept and field testing of new ideas to improve farmed fish welfare in Indian aquaculture (field interventions, technology or applied research). Standard grants up to INR 10 lakh (about $10k), exceptional ones up to INR 50 lakh (about $50k). Open to universities, companies, nonprofits and individuals. As of Oct 2026: proposals due 18 Nov 2026, 18:00 IST.

Blog: https://www.fishwelfareinitiative.org/blog

A €4,000 prize from La Fondation Droit Animal, Éthique et Sciences (LFDA) for French or French-speaking legal practitioners whose work advances animal law. Applications in French by email (CV, summary of up to 5 pages, publications). The 2026 round closed 30 Jun 2026; the rules say it may be awarded every two years, so the next round is likely 2028 (not confirmed).

News: https://fondation-droit-animal.org/category/actualites

Funds research promoting the reduction and elimination of animals from the human food system. Not accepting applications as of Oct 2026; the portal may reopen at any time. Rarely funds grants over $50k.

Supports early to mid-stage research proposals aimed at tackling urgent scientific and technological challenges within the alternative protein industry. Between requests for proposals as of Oct 2026: the page says it is not currently accepting submissions and to check back later this year.

Impact-focused donors supporting animal-focused nonprofits in India. Round 1 (results May 2026) gave about $585k (Rs 5.6 crore) across 17 grants, averaging about $34k. A July 2026 round, open to organizations and individuals working on farmed animal welfare, food systems transformation and movement building in India, closed 6 Aug 2026. Contact: team@impactfulgiving.in.

Invests in the transition to a more sustainable food system. No public application process for its general giving; contact contact@jeremycollerfoundation.org. Its only public call is the Coller Dolittle Challenge, an animal communication research prize.

News: https://www.jeremycollerfoundation.org/news-and-insights

Excited about projects at the intersection of animal welfare and climate change; in particular the welfare of marine animals. No open call in 2026: the foundation used a targeted approach instead (7 organizations, £71,300 in total). No 2027 round announced as of Oct 2026. The last open round (2024) offered £1k–15k.

News: https://www.joannatoolefoundation.org/news/ · Newsletter: https://www.joannatoolefoundation.org/newsletter

Funds cross-border investigative journalism on farmed animal welfare, focused on intensive chicken, pig and fish farming. Teams need at least two journalists or outlets in at least two countries, and work must be published in at least two outlets in different countries; advocacy is not eligible. 2026 budget €300k across two calls (Aug and Oct 2026); per-grant amounts not stated.

News: https://www.journalismfund.eu/news

An incubator for non-profits aiming to reduce animal suffering and promote plant-based diets. Provides prizes to top teams and seed funding to graduating initiatives. Travel and accommodation covered. 2026 applications closed 31 May. Per vegconomist (21 May 2026): at least $10k per graduating initiative, up to $100k after the final pitch, and development grants of up to $12k. Also open as of Oct 2026: the Movement Infrastructure Lab, run with Kickstarting for Good, offers $200k in $10k development grants for projects that help the farmed animal and food system movements grow (e.g. nonprofit boards, shared marketing, incubators for underserved regions), plus incubation support. This is run by Sofia Balderson in a personal capacity, separate to her role at Hive. Apply by 30 Nov 2026, reviewed on a rolling basis: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1awFwAUJDNFn_uoeyWNvDYscQk09HHDfThYLlxe9rFFY/edit?tab=t.0

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Funds projects that contribute to social and environmental regeneration. Biennial £250k prize. The 2025 cycle was by self-nomination and closed 27 Sept 2024; the next cycle is likely 2027 (not yet confirmed). Not the same as the separate Lush Prize.

A funding circle for meta charities (charities that support other charities to succeed). Open to individuals and nonprofits. No 2026 round found as of Oct 2026; the latest was Fall 2025 (small grants under $50k and midsize grants over $50k; priority for budgets well under $1M and organizations under 5 years old).

Microgrants of $100–$500 for nature and animal projects. Anyone with a no hotdog account can submit one project per round; members vote in the app and the project with the most votes wins. As of Oct 2026 no submission window is announced; new rounds are posted in the app.

Family foundation funding climate systems change, mainly public support for alternative proteins. Runs open rounds (Fall 2025, Fall 2026); outside them it doesn't accept unsolicited proposals. The Fall 2026 $10M RFP for alt-protein policy and market-shaping offered $100k–750k grants, mainly to 501(c)(3)s and equivalents abroad, and closed 15 Sep 2026. Doesn't prioritise direct science R&D.

Grants to organisations who do cage-free work. Applicants must be members of OWA. Join by August, apply in October, awards in March. Up to $100k a year, for 1–2 year grants (2026: $25k–100k to 28 organizations).

Funds locally led organisations shifting food systems toward plant-based defaults, through work with retailers, public food services and hospitality, as well as narrative change and public policy. As of Oct 2026, grants are by invitation only: ProVeg is “no longer accepting unsolicited proposals”. Grants are $5k–50k a year; more than 500 grants in 70+ countries since 2019.

Funds animal investigations through two funds: the Vegan Investigations Fund ($5k–20k for investigative projects) and the Investigation Infrastructure Fund ($20k–40k for organizational support). The 2026/27 round closed 21 Sep 2026. Not yet verified on the funder's own site (details from Hive Highlights, Sept 2026); eligibility and next round unconfirmed.

Science for Animal Welfare (formerly UFAW) funds one research project of up to £250,000 over 2–4 years, tackling a major animal welfare challenge or fundamental welfare question. Open worldwide; the lead applicant needs a host institution, and university overheads are usually not covered. As of Oct 2026: concept notes due 31 Dec 2026, invited full proposals by 15 May 2027. Appears to be a one-off award.

News: https://scienceforanimalwelfare.org/news-and-research/

Senterra Funders (formerly Farmed Animal Funders) is a donor community made up of individuals and foundations giving more than $250,000 per year to end factory farming. They occasionally have requests for proposals, but do not have applications open by default.

$360k in direct grants over two years (funded by the Santa Barbara Foundation) for independent journalists, newsletter writers, podcasters and subject experts who devote at least half their output to factory farming and food systems. Also offers mentorship, training and legal support. As of Oct 2026, applications haven't opened; sign up on the page to be notified. Individual grant sizes not stated.

https://sentientmedia.org/food-and-farming-storytelling-fund/

A nonprofit venture studio and fund (launched June 2026) for technology that improves farmed animal welfare, with a focus on neglected areas such as aquatic animals. Funds startups, not nonprofits: a paid three-month entrepreneur-in-residence program (selected founders get about $500k in starting funding), plus investment in existing companies (email contact@springfund.com). Details from the founder's EA Forum post and AgFunderNews; Spring's own site couldn't be checked.

A project of Senterra Funders and AIM (Ambitious Impact), founded in 2024, supporting promising animal-focused nonprofits with strategic funding. Two rounds a year; the current round's deadline is 1 Nov 2026 (11:59pm PST), with decisions by early December. Must be a registered nonprofit or fiscally sponsored. Prefers organizations under 4 years old or with budgets under $500k, and requests under $200k (preferences, not strict limits).

EA Forum: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/topics/strategic-animal-funding-circle

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. Most grants are $25k–50k a year, with no minimum or maximum; grants run 1–2 years. One proposal per organization per calendar year.

Microgrants of up to $1,000 for frontline animal activists testing new recruiting, community-building or campaign tactics; grantees publish their results. The first round ($5k total) closed 12 Jun 2026. As of Oct 2026 there's a sign-up for 2027 updates; a yearly cycle is likely but not confirmed.

Grant applications are by invitation only, but you can introduce yourself to the team through their “Introduce Yourself” form, which is reviewed quarterly. Rounds run Q2–Q4; most grants are funded in Q2 and Q3. Deployed $24M in 2025.

Resources: https://www.navigation.org/resources

$1k seed grants for first-time grantees anywhere in the world. Growth grants of $2.5k–10k for farmed animal protection in Mexico and Brazil, and for food system work in Brazil only. General Daily Grants are for volunteer-led projects (no paid staff); applications are rolling, with a short year-end closure.

US only. Funds nonprofit organizations in the United States that work to meaningfully improve the lives of animals; the site focuses on animal rescue and neglected animals. Not verified as of Oct 2026: a 501(c)(3) requirement, farm sanctuary grantees, and guidance to request up to $25k in 2026. Contact: info@ShawFamilyCharitable.org.

For US 501(c)(3)s or organizations registered under similar authority in their own country, with a preference for applications from outside the US. Grants are usually $10k or less a year. The 2026–27 application window is closed. US-based groups seeking basic shelter and running costs aren't eligible.

Global grants for non-US organizations, with two grants: the Thrive Grant ($10k–30k) and the Seed Grant (up to $5k, also open to individuals without nonprofit status). Quarterly deadlines: 1 Mar, 1 Jun, 1 Sep and 1 Dec (11:59pm GMT). US organizations and international chapters of US organizations are not eligible. Africa-based applicants need an invitation or a previous grant. Priority for budgets under $500k.

Supports work on the negative impacts of industrial animal agriculture, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. One call for applications a year. Fueling Advocates Initiative 2026: $6k–24k for NGOs or civil society groups registered in their own low- or middle-income country; concept notes were accepted 8–30 June 2026.

Homepage (Beacon newsletter): https://tinybeamfund.org/

UK only since 2025. Register interest first; you may be invited to submit a full application, with a reply in about 30 days. Initial grants are £1k–3k; larger grants are possible for experienced applicants.

Funds advocacy that reaches a mainstream and/or influential audience with a compelling vegan diet or menu change message in a cost-effective way. Funded by Karuna Foundation and The Vegan Fund. Pre-apply first; applications accepted year-round. Open to individuals and organizations worldwide; applications in English; no for-profits.

In-kind support, not a cash grant: free branding (naming, strategy, logos, brand kits), website design, and communications and social media consultations, training and Canva templates. Sister organization of Vegan Hacktivists. For not-for-profit groups with animals at the core of their mission; official nonprofit status isn't required yet. Applications open in quarterly windows; as of Oct 2026 the next window is 15 Nov – 7 Dec for work in Q1 2027 (Jan–Mar).

Funds projects that address the root causes of animal exploitation and promote a vegan philosophy. Values strategic, intersectional (e.g. climate/environment), creative and solutions-based thinking. Special interest in Australia, Israel, and the Global South; funding in Africa is limited to movement-building and capacity work. Yearly rounds: Expressions of Interest July–December, invited full applications 1 Feb – 1 May, decisions and payment in July. As of Oct 2026, the July 2026–June 2027 round is fully committed and EOIs are open for July 2027–June 2028. Impact Grants AUD 10k–15k; Seed and Booster Grants AUD 5k.

Funds a small number of photo and video assignments each year, up to CAD 5,000 each, for farmed animal groups in Asia or Latin America without in-house photo or video staff. You need a campaign with a distribution plan, a local point person, and a commitment to report on how the images are used. Funding is in-kind (fieldwork costs), not a cash grant. No deadline posted as of Oct 2026.

News: https://weanimals.org/our-work/news-and-updates-2/

Incubates new farmed animal welfare nonprofits in Southeast Asia (2026 focus: layer hens and farmed fish). For people from or based in Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand or Malaysia, able to work full time in English. 12-week program with stipends, then up to about $50k seed funding. The 2026 round is closed; Welfare Matters says it will likely run every two years.