Category Archives: Animals

Holohil Grant Program

The Holohil Grant Program provides transmitters from the Holohil product line at low or zero cost for endangered species research and educational work.

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis; due dates are the 15th of January, April, July, and August. Email your application to grantprogram@holohil.com for a chance at some or all of the $2,500 in product available each quarter.

Eligibility

This grant is open to anyone, scientists and non-scientists, from anywhere in the world.

Project Criteria

Holohil is looking for projects that:

  • Make significant use of Holohil transmitters for data collection
  • Advance scientific knowledge
  • Contributes to conservation
  • Engage/educate the public
  • Involve underrepresented study species of high research or conservation value

Review Criteria

All applications will be reviewed based on:

  • Need
  • Project Design
  • Public Education
  • Scientific Merit
  • Overall Scope
  • Project Potential
  • Urgency to study species
  • Targeting under-represented species
  • Targets a particularly remote/isolated location or is in an area of minimal current research
  • Achievability

World Female Ranger Grant

The World Female Ranger Grant from How Many Elephants supports direct-action, women-focused conservation initiatives.

Applications for up to £2,000 are accepted on a continual basis.

Eligibility

This grant is open to all-female and mixed-gender wildlife ranger teams from anywhere in the world who are empowering women and indigenous communities to protect wildlife and their habitats.

Areas of Interest

Grantmaking areas include:

  • Education
  • Research
  • Training
  • Direct-action conservation
  • Anti-poaching initiatives
  • Community-outreach projects

AKC Humane Fund: Women’s Shelter Grant

The AKC Humane Fund: Women’s Shelter Grant supports domestic violence shelters who provide housing for survivors’ pets and animal shelters who work in cooperation with domestic violence shelters.

Applications for up to $1,000 per year for 3 years are accepted on a continual basis. They may be completed online or as a hardcopy and mailed to:

The AKC Humane Fund, Inc. 

Attention: Grant Review Committee 

101 Park Avenue, 5th Fl. 

New York, NY 10178

Eligibility

This grant is open to nonprofit organizations who:

  • Provide temporary or permanent housing for domestic abuse survivors and their pets
  • Have an established relationship with at least one nonprofit domestic violence shelter to provide temporary or permanent housing for survivors’ pets

Preference will be given to organizations that allow survivors and pets to stay together.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used for:

  • General operating expenses related to housing pets
  • Capital improvements to allow for the housing of pets

Application Requirements

All applications must include:

  • IRS Letter of Determination (if applicable)
  • Most recent financial statement (preferably audited)
  • Budget for the last completed fiscal year
  • Budget for the current fiscal year
  • List of primary sources of financial support
  • 3 professional references
  • Letter of referral from at least one domestic violence shelter (for pet only shelters)

Turtle Conservation Fund

The Turtle Conservation Fund supports conservation and research projects on endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for full scale projects. Seed grants under $1,000 are also available for pilot projects or young conservationists from developing nations.

Applications are due by June 1st or December 1st and should be sent to DoubleHQ@aol.com, RhodinCRF@aol.com, and vivianpaez1@gmail.com.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to research organizations and individuals affiliated with a research institution.

Species

Projects may focus on tortoise and freshwater turtle species who:

Funding Limitations

Grant funds may be used for direct research and conservation expenses only. Indirect and overhead costs are not permitted.

Publishing

Grantees must contract with either Re: wild or the Chelonian Research Foundation to produce the proposed work. They are also encouraged to publish partial or full results in Chelonian Conservation and Biology.

Hurtigruten Foundation

The Hurtigruten Foundation supports projects in the areas of the world where the Hurtigruten Group leads adventure travel expeditions. Awards are typically €5,000 – €10,000 and usually only cover part of a project’s costs. In rare cases, they will consider covering the entire project.

Applications are due each year on May 1st and November 1st for projects focused on:

  • Endangered species
  • Eliminating plastic waste and ocean litter
  • Supporting local communities

Eligibility

This grant is open to any organization interested in doing work within Hurtigruten’s areas of interest in:

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  • Alaska
  • Antarctica
  • Arctic Canada and the Northwest Passage
  • Argentina
  • The British Isles
  • The Caribbean
  • Chile
  • Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
  • The Falkland Islands
  • Greenland
  • Iceland
  • Norway and Svalbard
  • Cape Verde
  • Senegal
  • Gambia
  • Guinea-Bissau

Organizations interested in collaborating with Hurtigruten Expeditions on a scientific research project or whose project requires the use of a Hurtigruten vessel are asked to email a brief outline to hurtigruten.foundation@hurtigruten before submitting an application.

Project Types

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Grant funds may be used to conduct:

  • Grassroots projects
  • Environmental projects
  • Community based projects
  • Science research projects
  • Educational projects 

North American Wetlands Conservation Act Small Grants Program

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act Small Grants Program supports on-the-ground projects that further the the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.

Applications for $1,000 to $250,000 with a required 1:1 match in nonfederal funds are due by October 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • State, county, and municipal governments
  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • Public and private institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • Small businesses

Program Goals

The goal of the Small Grant Program is to promote partnerships between public agencies and organizations to work towards:

  • The long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated habitats to benefit wetlands-associated migratory birds
  • Maintaining and improving the current distributions of wetlands-associated migratory birds
  • Maintaining an abundance of waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans) and other wetlands-associated migratory birds consistent with North American Waterfowl Management Plan.

Allowable Expenses

Allowable expenses for this program fall under multiple headings.

Acquisition

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  • Fee-title acquisition and donation (transfer of title)
  • Conservation easement and lease acquisition and donation
  • Appraisal fees
  • Boundary surveys
  • Acquisition legal costs
  • Travel and transportation
  • Annual payments for 10-year conservation agreements

Wetland Restoration or Establishment

  • Engineering and design costs
  • Material and supplies
  • Equipment
  • Travel and transportation

Wetland Enhancement

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  • Engineering and design costs
  • Material and supplies
  • Equipment
  • Travel and transportation
  • Initial land management costs
  • Nest boxes
  • Habitat islands
  • Plantings

Jason Debus Heigl Foundation

The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation was founded in 2008 in memory of Jason Heigl and his love of animals. They provide funding to programs that address animal cruelty and overpopulation. At this time they are focusing on programs that implement their Namaste Spay and Neuter initiative.

Applications can be submitted through their website at any time. No minimum or maximum award is listed.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States engaged in:

  • Free or subsidized spay/neuter clinics
  • Rescue
  • Fostering and transport
  • Adoption
  • Pet care education
  • Obedience programs

Program Expectations

Applicant programs should:

  • Promote positive change
  • Benefit as many animals as possible
  • Maximize awareness and education
  • Produce measurable results
  • Derive funding from other sources

Namaste Spay and Neuter Initiative

Namaste Days are free spay/neuter clinics for cats and dogs. After the clinic, the Heigl Foundation will reimburse the cost of surgeries, pain medications, and other pre-approved expenses, such as vaccinations.

Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant

Wildlife Acoustics offers eligible products from their bioacoustic research tools through the Scientific Product Grant. Applicants may request up to $4,000 in products and software.

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and up to $12,000 in products dispersed per quarter. Applicants may also submit a request for only a Kaleidoscope Pro software license of which an unlimited number are available each quarter. Submissions are due by August 15, 2024 or November 15, 2024.

Eligibility

This grant is open to applicants associated with nonprofit, nongovernmental, charitable, and educational organizations.

Products cannot be shipped to Belarus, Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, and Syria or anyone who will take products to those countries.

Application Requirements

All applications must include:

  • A description of how the project will advance scientific knowledge and contribute to long-term conservation
  • An explanation of how the grant will significantly contribute to the success of the project
  • A detailed description of expected outcomes and how they will be evaluated
  • A plan to begin the project within one year of the award
  • A letter of recommendation
  • A copy of the organization’s certificate/tax exemption letter showing tax-exempt and charitable or educational status

Eligible Equipment

Not all Wildlife Acoustics products are eligible for this grant. Applicants may request:

Shipping costs will be covered by Wildlife Acoustics, but grantees are responsible for any applicable broker fees, duties, or taxes.

VegFund Community Event Grants

VegFund is an international organization dedicated to providing assistance to vegan advocates around the world. They hope to promote a vegan lifestyle, with no animal products or exploitation, to all people on Earth.

Community Event Grants fund the most important work of promoting a plant-based lifestyle. Sponsored events are generally single day or no more than a week long.

Applications are accepted on a continual basis and the review process typically takes a month. Applicants outside the United States should expect their review time to be longer due to U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control requirements.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to applicants from anywhere in the world who are:

  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Individuals 18 years of age or older
  • Vegan or partnering with a vegan/vegan organization

Project

All projects must be:

  • Focused on promoting or educating on a vegan/plant-based lifestyle
  • Vegan with no animal exploitation in any aspect of the project
  • Open to the public

Grant Types

Food Sampling

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Offering food samples is one of the best ways to expose non-vegans to a plant-based diet. VegFund has many helpful resources to help with planning a successful event providing a taste of alternatives to animal products.

Paid-Per-View

PPV events feature short but impactful videos about animal agriculture. Recommended videos as well as other resources are available.

Film Screening

Longer documentaries can make an even greater impression on the viewer. Grant funds may be used to pay licensing fees and rent a venue for the screening.

Festivals and Fairs

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Vegfests are growing in popularity around the world. Check out VegFunds resources for tips and ideas for attracting non-vegans.

Learning Events

Conferences and classes can provide an opportunity for learning even more about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Applications for longer events should be submitted through the Special Events Grant.

Evaluation

When assessing applications, reviewers will ask:

  • Is there a well developed plan already in place?
  • Is there a full budget?
  • Is there a specific timeline?
  • Is there a team in place to carry out the project?
  • Is there a well-defined, non-vegan target audience?
  • Does the project convey a powerful message on the benefits of a vegan lifestyle?
  • Are there well defined goals and a plan for evaluating success?

William E. Dean III Charitable Foundation

William E. Dean III established his Charitable Foundation in 2009 because of his passion for helping others. Since then, the Foundation has given $3.3 million in grants to organizations all over the United States.

Applications are due every year by July 1st. Awards are typically $5,000 – $10,000. The Dean Foundation is managed by Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States.

Focus Areas

The Dean Foundation focuses its efforts on projects in the following areas:

  • Animal-related
  • Education
  • Human services
  • Religion-related