About ProVeg
The ProVeg Grants program helps important groups that want to change how we make food.
Since 2019, ProVeg International has given over 500 grants to groups and people in more than 70 countries. They offer money and help to build skills.
Details
Grant type : Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
Amount : Up to $50,000 per year
Deadline
A complete application must be submitted by the following quarterly deadlines:
- March 1st
- June 1st
- September 1st
- December 1st
Benefits
Benefits
- $5,000–$50,000 per year
- ProVeg Grants offers financial support of between $5,000 and $50,000 per year. While they would love to fund all of the high-quality proposals that they receive, unfortunately the grants funds are limited and, as such, not all applications will be awarded. In all cases, the awarding of grants is at the sole discretion of ProVeg International.
- Access to more than 200 experts
- ProVeg Grantees receive access to the network of more than 200 experts who work in the food-system-transformation space.
- One-on-one consultations
- They provide one-on-one consultations with grantees, providing advice about organisational structure, strategy, impact initiatives, and other key facets of their work.
- Resources and support
- They provide numerous other resources, in the form of reports, research, webinars, and events throughout the year.
Intervention Focus
Applicants must be looking to implement one or more of the following interventions:
Schools & University Engagement
Reaching young people at an early age, either through making their meals more plant-friendly, or educating them directly on the benefits of plant-based diets.
Influencing Dietary Guidelines
Encouraging decision makers to provide dietary recommendations that cover the broad spectrum of plant-based diets and help to meet health and climate goals.
Healthcare Interventions
Engaging with healthcare professionals to implement plant-based nutrition in healthcare.
Food Industry Events
Accelerating and empowering innovative food technologies by bringing together key stakeholders in industry-oriented events.
Corporate Engagement
Working with businesses, decision makers, and institutions to develop, provide, and promote healthy, compassionate, and sustainable plant-based options.
Corporate Rankings
Campaigning using rankings in order to raise public awareness about companies’ plant-based products.
V-Label
The V-Label is an internationally recognised, registered seal for labelling vegan and vegetarian products, and a trusted resource for consumers. By becoming a regional V-Label partner, you can bring in steady, reliable revenue, as well as providing a useful tool for connecting with and supporting plant-based businesses.
Labelling Restrictions
Campaigning against labelling restrictions.
Political Outreach
Working with governmental and intergovernmental agencies, NGOs, and researchers to create plant-forward policies and practices.
Movement Building
Working to support other NGOs, alliances, advocacy groups, and communities in relation to food-system transformation.
Challenge Campaigns
Supporting individuals or teams to reduce their consumption of animal-based products through fun and engaging challenges.
Veg Festivals
Inspiring and educating the general public to adopt a vegan lifestyle through in-person events.
Public Outreach & Social Media
Providing inspiration and support to help reduce and eliminate animal-based products from people’s diets
Qualification
Here are the eligibility criteria for the ProVeg Grants program:
Applicants can be individuals or organizations.
They prefer proposals from countries other than the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Czechia, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Belgium, Nigeria, Malaysia, and the United States.
They do not fund projects that aim to improve the welfare and conditions of farmed animals.
They prioritize organizations led by and employing women, people of color, and other marginalized groups.
Grantees must uphold the ProVeg Grants program’s values of creating a safe and respectful workplace.
Not Qualified
Here are the ineligible categories:
- Animal welfare reforms or welfare campaigns
- Animal farming or other animal use
- Projects that use animal-based products (like animal-based food or leather)
- Projects or organizations that benefit, support, or are neutral towards animal farming or other forms of animal exploitation
- For-profit companies
- Food banks, hunger relief, or food expenses
- Gardening projects
- Book production
- Animal rescue or care
- Endorsement of political parties or candidates
- Legal defense
- Protests, demonstrations, or vigils
- Tuition or student research
- Work within the United States or international chapters of US organizations
How To Apply
Request Submission Form
If you believe you meet our eligibility criteria, please register at https://proveg.org/advocacy/grants/application/ to receive a detailed submission form.
Receive and Fill Out the Submission Form
Once your registration details align with our criteria, you will receive a link to a submission form. Fill out this form to apply for a ProVeg Grant.
Submit Your Application by the Deadline
Ensure your complete application reaches us by one of our quarterly deadlines:
- March 1st
- June 1st
- September 1st
- December 1st
Await a Response
After receiving all submissions, ProVeg Grants will review applications for those with the highest potential impact. We aim to provide all applicants with a decision and details of any support offered within eight weeks of the application deadline.