2023 ProVeg Grant Programme
ProVeg Grant Programmes offers funding to diet-change organizations and projects, aligning with ProVeg‘s mission to reduce the global consumption of animals by 50% by the year 2040.
Since 2019, ProVeg International has offered over 300 grants to organizations and individuals in 70 countries. We are honored to be supporting the movement with financial and capacity building support, and we look forward to learning more about your approaches, successes and challenges so that we can make the global movement even more impactful.
ProVeg International is a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing plant-based and sustainable food systems. With a mission to reduce the consumption of animal products for the betterment of human health, the environment, and animal welfare, ProVeg plays a pivotal role in driving positive change across various sectors.
At its core, they advocates for a transition towards plant-based diets and alternatives to animal products. The organization recognizes that such a shift can have far-reaching benefits, including improved public health by reducing the risk of chronic diseases associated with high animal product consumption.
Environmental sustainability is a key pillar of ProVeg’s work. The organization actively raises awareness about the environmental impact of animal agriculture, including deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and excessive water usage. By promoting plant-based diets and encouraging the food industry to innovate with sustainable alternatives, ProVeg contributes to mitigating the detrimental effects of industrial animal farming on the planet.
In addition to its focus on human health and environmental concerns, The organization is a strong advocate for animal welfare. The organization believes in reducing animal suffering by addressing the root causes of animal exploitation and promoting alternatives that align with ethical treatment.
Their efforts extend beyond advocacy. The organization collaborates with governments, businesses, and communities to implement change. It works with schools, institutions, and foodservice providers to introduce more plant-based options and educate about their benefits. ProVeg also engages in research, policy development, and public campaigns to drive awareness and policy changes that support sustainable and ethical food systems.
The organization’s influence reaches a global scale, as it operates in various countries, adapting its strategies to local contexts. By collaborating with diverse partners, including food companies, policymakers, and research institutions, ProVeg effectively drives systemic change and fosters a more sustainable and compassionate food culture.
Benefits
- The Grants offers financial support between $5,000 – $30,000 per year, as well as tailored support from ProVeg International’s Intervention Experts.
- The aim to fund many high-quality proposals, grants are limited and, unfortunately, not all applications will be awarded. In all cases, grant selection is at the sole discretion of ProVeg International.

Requirements For the ProVeg Grant Programme
They are currently prioritizing proposals for the following interventions:
- School or university catering programs
- Other institutional catering programs
- Corporate rankings
- V-Label
- Transforming national dietary guidelines
- Lobbying for more plant-forward policies
- Events (B2B conferences, vegfests or medical summits)
- Challenge based campaigns
- Unrestricted general operating support (for organizations who have already received a ProVeg Grant, with a track record of success in vegan advocacy)
If your proposed intervention does not appear in this list, we’re still interested to hear about your ideas and invite you to register your interest through the link above.
Criteria
- The organization supports organizations and individuals that:
- Work towards ProVeg International’s mission to reduce the global consumption of animals by 50% by the year 2040
- Prioritizes all animal species equally (for instance, does not benefit cows at the cost of increasing consumption of chickens)
- Aim to reduce or eliminate demand or consumption of animal products
- Only conduct work around diet change, food systems change, or alt-proteins, and do not conduct animal welfare activities, community projects, or other non-diet or non-plant-based, cultured, or fermented food work.
- Consistently demonstrates a positive reputation with their stakeholders and community, and can contribute to ProVeg International’s positive reputation
- Align with ProVeg Grants Program’s safe space and respectful workplace values
- Are outside the United States and/or are not an international chapter of US-based organizations
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: September 1, 2023
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