Deadline: 1St June 2026
The Thrive Grant funds initiatives outside USA that accelerate alternatives to industrial animal agriculture, create plant-rich food systems, and/or increase access to or awareness of nutritious plant-based foods.
The Thrive Grant is geared toward mid-size or larger organizations with a track record of success. We are currently only granting applicants outside USA. Currently, the majority of Thrive Grants are directed to organizations that we have funded in the past.
Benefits
The Thrive Grant ranges from $10,000 USD to $30,000 USD.
Eligibility
Proposals that aim to accelerate alternatives to industrial animal agriculture, create plant-rich food systems, and/or increase access to or awareness of nutritious plant-based foods.
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Aligns with Thrive Philanthropy’s safespace policy.
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Outside the United States and/or are not an international chapter of a US-based organization.
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Applicants must consistently demonstrate a positive reputation with their stakeholders and community and can contribute to Thrive Philanthropy’s positive reputation.
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Not a for-profit company.
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Thrive Grants are typically directed to organizations. If you are an individual, please see our Seed Grant.
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We are currently prioritizing organizations with a budget less than $500,000 USD
Ineligible Projects
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Initiatives that benefit, support, or are impartial to the exploitation of animals
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Cellular agriculture initiatives
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Organizations or projects that provide food aid to the military or police
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For-profit companies, including restaurants or other businesses
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Food banks, food giveaways, meal distributions, hunger-relief
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Farmed animal welfare campaigns
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Animal farming or other animal use
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Projects that use animal products (animal-based food, leather, etc.)
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Political parties or candidate endorsement
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Tuition, student research, university fees
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Work within the United States or international chapters of USA organizations
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Chapters of large international organizations
Due to a high number of proposals coming from Africa, if you’re based in Africa and would like to apply for a Thrive Grant and haven’t received a grant from Thrive in the past, we invite you to first join the Thrive Africa Accelerator HERE.
For more information and application.