New Funding Pathways for Animal Welfare and Wildlife Protection

[October 2026] Find funding opportunities supporting animal welfare, wildlife protection, and conservation research. Access grants, awards, and research funding for NGOs, conservationists, researchers, and individuals working to improve animal well-being, protect wildlife, and advance innovative solutions for animal welfare.

Call for Applications: Animal Welfare Fund Grant Program

Deadline: December 31, 2026

The Animal Welfare Fund (AWF) supports projects that can improve the well-being of large numbers of nonhuman animals. Its priorities include farmed animal welfare, neglected species, research and advocacy in underfunded regions. Applications are currently open through Effective Altruism Funds…[more] Submit Applications for Future Conservationist Award Grant

Deadline: 30 October 2026

The Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) is now accepting applications for the Future Conservationist Award 2027. This opportunity provides up to $15,000 in project grants, along with access to a global Alumni Network offering funding, training, and mentorship…[more]

Apply Now: Global Raptor Research and Conservation Grant

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The Global Raptor Research and Conservation Grant provides up to $3,500 to locally led projects addressing research gaps and conservation needs for high-priority raptor species. Up to three projects may be supported annually, with successful applicants also receiving scientific guidance, networking assistance, and support in communicating their results…[more] Centenary Research Award for Animal Welfare

Deadline: 31 December 2026

The Centenary Research Award provides up to £250,000 for an innovative research project addressing a major animal welfare challenge or a fundamental question in animal welfare science…[more]

Call for Nominations: Whitley Award for Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation

Deadline: 30-October-2026

The Whitley Awards provide £50,000 in project funding to grassroots conservation leaders who are delivering proven, science-based solutions for threatened ecosystems and biodiversity…[more]

Request for Proposals: Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction Annual

Deadline: 18 February 2027

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) invites proposals for research on the health outcomes of pet ownership and human-animal interactions. This global call is aimed at institutions and organizations interested in exploring the benefits of the human-animal bond for both people and animals…[more] Apply for Cold Noses Foundation’s Grant Program

Deadline: 31 October 2026

The Cold Noses Foundation offers grants to support animal welfare projects worldwide. This opportunity is designed for organizations working towards the humane treatment of animals, providing veterinary care, and promoting non-lethal alternatives to euthanasia. The foundation prioritizes projects in locations with urgent animal welfare needs…[more] Apply now for Global Canvas Children’s Wildlife Art Competition

Deadline: 16 February 2027

The Global Canvas 2027 art competition, hosted by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF), invites young artists from around the world to explore the theme “Ecosystem Engineers.” Open to individuals and groups up to age 16, this annual competition encourages participants to create art that celebrates species that shape their environments…[more] Apply for Conservation and Climate Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants

Deadline: 27 November 2026

The Awesome Foundation’s Conservation and Climate chapter offers micro-grants to support innovative projects focused on nature conservation and climate change. This opportunity is ideal for individuals or small teams with unique ideas that address environmental challenges…[more]

Call for Applications: IWRS Travel Grants

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The Insect Welfare Research Society (IWRS) Travel Grants provide up to US$1,000 per applicant per year to help students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career researchers attend major academic conferences and present research on invertebrate welfare or sentience…[more] Nominations Open for IWRS Teaching Innovation Award

Deadline: 15-November-2026

The IWRS Teaching Innovation Award provides funding to instructors developing or implementing innovative teaching approaches that improve learning while promoting the 3Rs—replacement, reduction, and refinement in the use of invertebrates…[more]

Call for Proposals: FAPESP Young Investigator Grant for International Researchers

Deadline: 19 November 2026

The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) invites international researchers to apply for the FAPESP Young Investigator Grant for International Researchers. This call seeks to attract up to 20 outstanding researchers to establish or consolidate their research careers at institutions in the State of São Paulo…[more] Wild Animal Initiative’s Validation Grants

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Wild Animal Initiative offers Validation Grants to support research that validates proposed wild animal welfare indicators—including whether indirect measures reliably reflect welfare (affective states). The grant call states that applications are open through 31 October (year not specified in the source). Funding is up to $200,000 USD total, with projects funded for up to 3 years…[more] Wild Animal Initiative’s Seed Grants

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Wild Animal Initiative’s Seed Grants provide funding for small research projects that address preliminary questions needed before indicator validation or before developing proposals for other research grant types. Applications are open through 31 October (the source does not specify a year or time zone). The grants can support activities such as literature reviews, meta-analyses, and pilot studies, with awards of up to $30,000 USD for projects lasting up to 2 years…[more]

Call for Applications: Movement Grants Program

Deadline: 18 October 2026

Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) is inviting applications for the 12th round of its