About Thrive Grant The Thrive Grant ranges from $10,000 USD to $30,000 USD.
The Thrive Grant is geared toward mid-size or larger organizations with a track record of success. We are currently accepting applications from any country in the world except USA. Most Thrive Grants are directed to organizations that we have funded in the past.
Please see our other grants here.
Deadlines are 11:59 pm GMT on:
1 March
1 June
1 September
1 December
It takes up to 8 weeks from deadline for a response. And while we aim to fund as many proposals as possible, grants are limited and, unfortunately, not all who apply will be awarded.
Please scroll to the end of this page to apply.
Proposals are welcomed through the online application linked below and unfortunately, we can’t accept emailed proposals. Organizations that receive a grant are typically eligible for only 1 grant per year.
Equity is the centerpiece of our giving. Proposals led by or that meaningfully employ women, people of colour, and other marginalized persons are encouraged to apply.
Questions? info@thrivephilanthropy.org
Special Note for Africa-Based Applicants:
Due to an exceptionally high number of proposals coming from Africa, Africa proposals are accepted by invitation only or by previous grantees.
If you are based in Africa and haven’t been invited to apply for a grant, you are welcome to join Thrive’s other Africa initiatives such as the Thrive Africa Accelerator HERE. Within the accelerator you’ll get to join a cohort of like-minded advocates across Africa and Thrive will get to know more about your work, increasing your chances of being invited to apply in the future.
If you’re based in Africa and haven’t been invited to apply or aren’t a previous grantee, we kindly request you not submit an application.
Eligibility CriteriaProposals 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.
Aligns with Thrive Philanthropy’s safespace policy.
Any country that is not USA, and not an international chapter of a US-based organization.
Applicants must consistently demonstrate a positive reputation with their stakeholders and community and can contribute to Thrive Philanthropy’s positive reputation.
Not a for-profit company.
Thrive Grants are typically directed to organizations. If you are an individual, please see our Seed Grant.
We are currently prioritizing organizations with a budget less than $500,000 USD
For Africa applicants - have a received an invitation or previous grant.
Ineligible ProjectsInitiatives that benefit, support, or are impartial to the exploitation of animals
Cellular agriculture initiatives
Organizations or projects that provide food aid to the military or police
For-profit companies, including restaurants or other businesses
Food banks, food giveaways, meal distributions, hunger-relief
Farmed animal welfare campaigns
Animal farming or other animal use
Projects that use animal products (animal-based food, leather, etc.)
Political parties or candidate endorsement
Gardening projects that aren’t part of a larger strategy to reduce factory farm demand.
Tuition, student research, university fees
Work within the United States or international chapters of USA organizations
Chapters of large international organizations