FAQs

• What types of projects are you interested in funding? - click to read more

  Movement Grants is particularly interested in funding organizations or projects that focus on:

  • Countries and regions where animals are farmed in large numbers but currently receive very little funding for animal advocacy, particularly in certain countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America
  • Animal groups that are farmed in large numbers but are relatively underfunded, including chickens, many species of fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates. Our stance on prioritizing farmed animals can be found on our “Why Farmed Animals?” page.
  • Advancing wild animal welfare. Our stance on wild animal welfare can be found on our “Why Wild Animals” page.
  • Novel approaches to animal advocacy, either an entirely new approach or an intervention adapted to a new context or species. Where this is the case, we encourage groups to share learnings and best practices, and, in doing so, contribute to collective knowledge for the movement.
  • Projects that can be demonstrated to be highly cost-effective (through cost-effectiveness analysis or other means)
  • Capacity building within the animal advocacy movement, such as building connections with other movements or developing the skills of animal advocates
  • Institutional or systemic change rather than individual change, such as institutional, legal, or corporate outreach
  • Support for earlier-stage groups and projects, similar to those funded in recent rounds (see our past grant recipients)
• What types of projects are you not interested in funding? - click to read more

  We are less likely to fund:

  • Projects in countries that already receive a large amount of funding relative to the number of animals farmed there
  • Projects that are likely to help a smaller number of animals

  We will not fund projects focused on:

  • Companion animals, animals used in labs, or animals in entertainment.
  • Veg*n food festivals.
  • 1-1 veg*n advocacy (e.g. leafleting)
  • Rescuing and rehabilitating wild animals.
  • Species conservation or projects that prioritize ecosystems over the wellbeing of individual animals. Our views on this can be found on our “How We Prioritize Causes” page.
  • Direct care for animals (e.g., veterinary care, sanctuaries)
• What types of organizations can you fund? - click to read more

  We are able to fund:

  • Individuals working in the United States.¹
  • Groups, organizations, and companies located anywhere in the world.

  However, we are not able to fund groups or projects that:

  • Encourage any form of animal exploitation.
  • Are located in countries with nationwide sanctions by the U.S.
  • Conflict with our commitment to representation, equity, and inclusion.²
  • Have leadership that has financially supported ACE in the past three years.³
  • Are currently a Recommended Charity, as these receive funding via our Recommended Charity Fund)
  • Directly or indirectly participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for elective public office.

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  1. Please note that a grant received by an individual person may be considered taxable income. Individuals working outside the U.S. are asked to collaborate with a fiscal sponsor or reach out to Movement Grants Manager, Eleanor McAree, to discuss options for funding. 

  2. For examples of actions we do not support, see the “Policy Prohibitions” section of our Respect in the Workplace Policy. 

  3. See our Gift Acceptance Policy for details. Reach out to Movement Grants Manager, Eleanor McAree, if you have questions or wish to discuss potential reimbursement of the donation. 

• Is there a limit to the amount of funding you will award? - click to read more

  The maximum total budget for each Movement Grants round is determined by the amount of funding raised in the previous year. We believe we are more funding-constrained than application-constrained, so we encourage all applicants to propose realistic budgets to ensure we can fund as many promising projects as possible.

• Do you fund general operational support or specific projects only? - click to read more

  We provide funding for both general operational support and specific projects, including salaries. Our aim is to offer unrestricted funding where possible, but if an applicant applies for a single project or if we believe a part of the applicant’s work is stronger than the rest, we may restrict funding.

  Individuals and organizations should only apply for either general operational support or one specific project. We will not be reviewing multiple projects or campaigns in a single application.

• Can I use generative AI when completing my applications? - click to read more

  We recognize that people can find it helpful to use AI tools when drafting their Movement Grants application. This might be particularly useful for people who do not speak English as their first language. As such, we do not automatically penalize applications that we suspect to have been written with the support of AI. However, we ask applicants to follow these guidelines:

  • Applicants must not rely solely on AI tools. Their applications should reflect their own ideas.
  • Applicants must disclose any AI tools used in generating their application and how they were used.
  • Applicants should be aware of the limitations of AI. From our experience, AI-generated applications tend to perform worse on detail, relevance, and accuracy, meaning they are significantly less likely to be successful.