Thrive Seed Grant for New or Small-scale Organizations (up to $5000 USD)

Deadline: 01-Jun-24The Thrive Philanthropy is accepting applications for the Seed Grant to fund initiatives that create just, plant-based food systems by reducing the consumption or demand of animals, overcoming industrial animal agriculture, or for vegan advocacy.

The Thrive Seed Grant is geared toward new or small-scale organizations, participants of the Africa Accelerator, one-time small-scale projects, or individuals without nonprofit status.Funding Information

The Thrive Seed Grant ranges up to $5000 USD

Ineligible Funding

Cellular agriculture workProjects or organizations that benefit, support, or are impartial to the exploitation of animals, including humansOrganizations or projects that provide material aid or vegan food aid to the military or policeFor-profit companies, including restaurants and other businessesFood banks, food giveaways, meal distributions, hunger-reliefFarmed animal welfare campaignsAnimal farming or other animal useProjects that use animal products (animal-based food, leather, etc.)Political parties or candidate endorsementTuition, student research, university feesWork within the United States or international chapters of USA organizationsChapters of larger international organizations

Eligibility Criteria

Proposals that aim to create just, vegan food systems by reducing the global consumption of animals, reducing industrial animal agriculture, or for vegan advocacy.Aligns with Thrive Philanthropy’s safespace policy.Outside the United States and/or are not an international chapter of a US-based organization.Applicants must consistently demonstrate a positive reputation with their stakeholders and community and can contribute to Thrive Philanthropy’s positive reputation.Not a for-profit company.They are currently prioritizing organizations with a budget less than $500,000 USD.At this time, USA organizations or international chapters of USA organizations are currently not eligible. Organizations that receive a grant are typically eligible for one grant per year.Equity is the centerpiece of the giving. Proposals led by women, people of colour, and other marginalized persons are encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit Thrive Philanthropy.