Next Grant Application Deadline: 1 December 2020

Microsanctuary Resource Center micro-grants are available for individuals and organizations engaged in rescuing and caring for farmed animals, especially on small scales. Our grants of $500 (for individuals) or $1,000 (non-profits) aim to help microsanctuaries and sanctuaries with a variety of expenses, from infrastructure, to special projects, to veterinary care

Most grants are awarded on a quarterly basis; please watch our blog and social media for the next deadline.

Before applying, please read the following resources to understand fully the principles and goals of Microsanctuary Resource Center:

1. Core Principles
2. What Is a Microsanctuary?

Eligibility Guidelines

Startup Fund

• One-time grants to help with starting a microsanctuary or specific care expenses.
• Microsanctuary should be less than one year old.
• Ongoing expenses like food and supplies will not be considered. 
• 20 total animals or fewer.
• VERY limited fundraising.
• Limited placements/adoptions.
• No unsupervised free-ranging of birds.
• Ability to demonstrate proper, species-appropriate predator protection for any outside animals (fences, covered runs, digging barriers, etc.).
• Ability to accommodate special needs, such as feeding of Cornish Crosses, when applicable.
• Appropriate habitat for good quality of life.
• Startup grants are not renewable.

Reproductive Healthcare Fund

• Used for contraception and other reproductive healthcare, by a veterinarian.
• Limited placements/adoptions.
• No unsupervised free-ranging of birds.
• Ability to demonstrate proper, species-appropriate predator protection for any outside animals (fences, covered runs, digging barriers, etc.).
• Ability to accommodate special needs, such as feeding of Cornish Crosses, when applicable.
• Appropriate habitat for good quality of life.
• Reproductive grants can be renewed once every 12 months from receipt of grant.

Special Projects Fund

• The goal of these grants is to assist with specific projects with expected cost of $5,000 or less, as well as specific medical care expenses for a resident or residents. Grants are for $500 (individuals) or $1000 (non-profits). While our other grant funds are focused on microsanctuaries, the Special Projects Fund is open to sanctuaries of all sizes.
• However, sanctuaries must operate consistently with MRC’s Core Principles (including, obviously, promoting veganism) to receive a grant.
• Ongoing expenses such as food, utility bills, etc. will not be eligible for funding.
• The estimated cost for the project in question should not exceed $5,000. 
• Medical care for one resident or a specific medical need can be considered.
• Grants are not renewable.

For more information and for an FAQ about our grants, please visit our GRANTS page.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE!

A Note about our Microsanctuaries of Color Fund:

• This program provides grants for vegans of color to help with starting a microsanctuary, making improvements to an existing microsanctuary, and for selected care expenses.
• Applications are reviewed immediately upon submission.
• Grants are renewable every 12 months.
• CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MICROSANCTUARIES OF COLOR FUND AND TO APPLY!

If you have questions, please reach out to us at info@microsanctuary.org.