Grant Opportunity for Student Organizations and NGOs – Thrive Grant provides funding ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 USD.
📢 Grant Opportunity for Student Organizations and NGOs – Thrive Grant
We are pleased to inform you about an international funding opportunity — the Thrive Grant, designed to support impactful organizations working toward just and sustainable plant-based food systems.
💰 Grant Amount
🌍 Eligibility
The grant is intended for mid-size or larger organizations with a proven track record of success. Please note:
Only organizations outside the United States are eligible.
International chapters of U.S.-based organizations are not eligible.
Applicants must be non-profit organizations (for-profit companies, including restaurants or businesses, are not eligible).
Organizations may typically receive only one grant per year.
Preference is currently given to organizations with an annual budget under $500,000 USD.
Individuals should apply for the Seed Grant, not the Thrive Grant.
🎯 Priority Areas
Thrive Philanthropy prioritizes proposals that:
Promote equitable and just plant-based food systems
Aim to reduce the consumption of animals
Work to reduce industrial animal agriculture
Focus on vegan advocacy
Meaningfully involve or are led by women, people of colour, and other marginalized communities
Align with Thrive Philanthropy’s Safe Space Policy
Demonstrate a strong, positive reputation within their community
❌ Not Eligible
The following are not eligible for funding:
Projects involving animal farming or animal use
Farmed animal welfare campaigns
Projects using animal products (animal-based food, leather, etc.)
Cellular agriculture initiatives
Food banks, meal distributions, or hunger-relief programs
Political parties or candidate endorsements
Military or police support initiatives
Tuition, student research, or university fees
Work conducted within the United States
Chapters of large international organizations
Projects that support or are neutral toward the exploitation of animals (including humans)
📅 Deadlines
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM GMT on:
March 1
June 1
September 1
December 1
Applicants can expect a response within up to 8 weeks after the deadline.
📝 How to Apply
Applications are accepted only through the official online application form. Proposals sent by email will not be considered.