Farmed Animal Protection Grants

The Pollination Project offers Farmed Animal Protection Grants to support grassroots leaders and organizations around the world, including those based in the United States, who are working toward the transformation of food systems and the protection of farmed animals. These grants are a part of The Pollination Project’s broader mission to promote social movements that support compassionate, health-conscious, and sustainable ways of living. The program provides $1,000 seed grants specifically for first-time grantees engaged in advocacy that advances the wellbeing of farmed animals. Eligible applicants may also be working on alternative proteins, plant-forward food systems, urban agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and community-driven environmental projects. The goal is to encourage holistic, community-rooted solutions that address issues at the intersection of food, animal welfare, public health, and environmental resilience. Grants are available to individuals and groups regardless of 501(c)(3) status. For those without nonprofit designation, The Pollination Project offers fiscal sponsorship to facilitate the grant process. This inclusive structure aims to empower grassroots change-makers who may otherwise lack access to formal funding channels. Successful applicants become part of a broader network of activists and may access capacity-building training and shared resources to strengthen their work. The Pollination Project emphasizes support for projects that challenge harmful industrial agricultural practices and promote localized, equitable transitions to sustainable food systems. Preference is given to initiatives that can demonstrate community impact, practical action steps, and a commitment to long-term change. The application process is open year-round, with rolling submissions accepted continuously. Interested applicants can apply directly through The Pollination Project’s website. There are no fixed deadlines, and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Grantees are selected based on the alignment of their project with the organization’s mission, their capacity to implement the work, and the potential for meaningful impact at the grassroots level. As a grassroots funder, The Pollination Project aims to uplift emerging voices and catalyze early-stage projects, providing the foundational support needed to bring compassionate and transformative ideas to life.

Emphasize community impact, clarity of values, and alignment with food system transformation.