Application Deadline: 11:59 pm GMT on

1 Dec.

1 March

1 June

1 Sept.

ELIGIBILITY:

Proposals that 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.

Outside the United States and/or are not an international chapter of a US-based organization.

Applicants must consistently demonstrate a positive reputation with their stakeholders and community and be able to contribute to Thrive Philanthropy’s positive reputation.

For African applicants—have received an invitation or previous grant.

Not a for-profit company.

They are currently prioritizing organizations with a budget less than $500,000 USD.

Special Note for Africa-Based Applicants:

Due to an exceptionally high number of proposals coming from Africa, African 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.

BENEFIT:

The Thrive Seed Grant ranges up to $5000 USD.

The Seed Grant is geared toward new or small-scale organizations, one-time projects, conference sponsorships, individuals without nonprofit status, or applicants that haven’t received a grant from Thrive in the past