New Grants & Summaries
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Below is an easy-to-read list of project summaries. The links bring you to the summary page. You can also click the large middle link for the FULL list of summaries with photos and direct links to the project winning groups.
2013-1Q Winners
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- Baltimore VegFest - Festival outreach and community event
- Berkeley Vegan Earth Day - Environment-focused outreach event
- Chicago Veggie Pride Parade - Parade outreach and community event
- Food Forest - Kenya - 30-acre food forest & kitchen gardens for people in need
- Food Share - Philippines - Food share feedings for people in need
- Garden Tower Project - Vertical food gardens for household produce
- Justice Without Boundaries - Mexico - Outreach and advocacy tour
- Lean and Green Kids - Veg school lunches and green menu labeling
- NutritionFacts.org - Online easy-to- understand video education
- Pay-Per-View - Awareness-raising videos at St. Louis colleges
- Poplar Spring Sanctuary - Run for the Animals fundraiser & community event
- REAL - Responsible Eating And Living - Online interviews & video education
- Vegan Iron Chef Competition - Public awareness & media outreach
- VegFest Washington - Festival outreach & community event
- Veguate Bristol - Six-week film festival in England
- Vervet Sanctuary - South Africa - Vegan Challenge fundraiser & food
2012-4Q Winners
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- AVDA Cameroon- Support of workshops conducted in American Sign Language to over 200 people in the city of Cameroon
- Brighter Green-This grant aided the distribution of important food policy information at the COP 18 conference in Qatar
- EVEN - Eugene Veg Education Network- Support advocacy and outreach efforts in the city of Eugene, Oregon
- EVOLVE!- Support for 30 day vegan pledge conducted across the UK
- Food Organizers USA- Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
- Israeli 'Save The Calf' Global Campaign- Support for global awareness campaign
- Liberia Animal Welfare Society (LAWS)-Planting of school vegetable gardens
- New Year, New You Health Fest- Vegan health festival sponsorship in Marshall, Texas
- NYC Coalition For Healthy School Food- Funding for new education project, "Food Unearthed, The Truth About Food"
- Open The Cages Alliance- Vegtoberfest sponsorship
- Our Hen House- Help launch new online magazine format
- Raw Edge Productions- Support launch of VegWorld Magazine
- Saharan Youth-Fund project on dangers of consuming game meat (venison) in Kenya
- SHARAN India- Workshops, retreats, and informational programs across India
- South African Vegan Society- Vegan activism in South Africa
- Vegan Education Group of Thunder Bay- Support for Vegan Iron Chef Competition in Canada
- Vegetarian Society of Tulsa- Support for tabling and outreach at athletic events
2012-3Q Winners
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- Animal Rights National Conference- Event grant for the annual AR Conference
- IDEA- Farm Animal Photo Documentary
- Food Empowerment Project- Printing of their compelling brochure in Spanish
- Vegan Ice Cream Outreach- Funds to provide ice cream for Burning Man festival outreach
- International Animal Rights Conference- Participation and presentation in Luxembourg
- Mushroom Cultivation Project- Support for mushroom project in Kenya
- New Mexico Free Skool- A free NM school to learn vegan cooking, solar baking, and community organizing
- Taking Action For Animals- Event grant for annual conference given by The Humane Society of The United States
- Vegan Night Out- Support for The Shenandoah Valley Vegans outreach event, Vegan Night Out
- Veganpalooza- Guest speaker and supporter for a free virtual vegan summit
- Vegtoons- Sponsor of animated series aimed to encourage more thoughtful approach to eating
- Vegucate Bristol- Support Bristol University (United Kingdom) viewing of Vegucated
- Plastic Cow Project- Support the VSPCA in their life saving work to remove plastic from cows' digestive tracts
2012-2Q Winners
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- Delicious TV- Support for vegan inspired television show, Vegan Mashup
- Food Organizers International- On the ground feedings for people in need
- The Garden Tower Project- Innovative solutions for at home gardening and composting
- Houston Veg Fest- Sponsor of Texas' premier vegetarian festival
- Meat Abolition- Support for the World Weeks of the Abolition of Meat
- NYC Veggie Pride Parade- New York's annual veggie pride parade
- Vegan Living and Education Program- Open The Cages Alliance
- Multimedia online magazine- Our Hen House
- 2012 Vegan Pledge- Peace Advocacy Network
- Vegan Health and Fitness Magazine- Collaboration and support for debut issue
- VegE-News- Monthly e-newsletter featuring news and events in the vegan community
- VegME- Maine's hub for all things vegan
- Plastic Removal From Cow Project- VSPCA India
2012-1Q Winners
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- Animal Compassion in Action- Pay-Per-View for New Mexico grassroots activist group
- Baltimore VegFest- Sponsor 2nd annual vegetarian festival in Baltimore
- Chicago Veggie Pride Parade- Sponsor Chicago's premier Veggie Pride Parade
- Earthworks Urban Farm- Program promoting sustainable agriculture
- Ethiopian Vegan Association- Society dedicated to serving the Ethiopian community by promoting healthful, plant-based foods.
- Food Revolution Virtual Summit- Affiliate partner of AWFW, hosted by John Robbins. An online gathering of movement leaders and activists
- Fed of Indian Animal Protection Orgs - Sponsor of India For Animals Conference
- Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary- Support for production and distribution of education initiatives
- Oakland Veg Week- Support for city wide campaign to introduce and encourage vegetarian eating
- Plenty International- Provides vegan foods and nutritional counseling to low-income communities
- Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary- Sponsor of Annual Poplar Spring Run For The Animals 5k
- SHARAN India- Nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading holistic awareness and an ecologically sustainable lifestyle.
- Vegan Laos Society- Support for launch of new website
- VegFam Feeding Programs- UK based organization providing funds for plant-based and eco-friendly initiatives
- VegMaine- Maine's vegan outreach and advocacy organization
- Vegan Youth Society-Ghana- Empowering young people in Ghana to make compassionate food choices.
2011-4Q Winners
- AVDA Cameroon- Provides information and guidance to new and potential vegans, caterers, healthcare professionals, educators and the media
- Berkeley Organization for Animal Advocacy- four-set of portable DVD players provided to enhance Pay-Per-View video education program.
- Brighter Green - India Documentary- Two-part video documentary examining India’s growing dairy and beef industries
- Central Florida Veg Fest- Sponsor of the very successful Veg Fest in Orlando, Florida
- The Dreaded Comparison (IDEA)- Support production and publication of an expanded anniversary edition of the groundbreaking book, The Dreaded Comparison
- Humane Research Council- Empowers animal advocates with access to the research, analysis, and strategies
- Hungry for Peace- Funding for printing of "Hungry For Peace: Sharing Food With The Hungry, Cultivating Community
- Local Future Sustainability Conference- Sponsor of conference where topics included: visions for the future in areas of sustainability, peak oil, climate change, food security and more
- Mobilization For Animals- volunteer organization educating the public about ethical, health and environmental issues surrounding nonhuman animals
- National Conference To End Factory Farming- Sponsor of Farm Sanctuary's first conference to cover the topic of ending factory farming
- Northwest Connecticut Vegan Outreach- This meet-up group is dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle
- SPREAWS –India- Works diligently to eradicate poverty and hunger in local communities.
- Vegan Restaurant Challenge- Chef’s in the capital city of Sacramento participate by creating vegan entrees and having patrons vote on their favorite via an online survey
- VEGG (Vegan Egg)- Providing support for the patenting and production of vegan egg product
- Walk for Farm Animals- Put on by Farm Sanctuary, Walks are hosted in almost all major cities
2011-3Q Winners
- Advocates For Animals- Group offering vegan dessert at festivals and concerts
- Animal Protection Rescue League- Support for campaigns to end factory farming and promote cruelty-free eating
- DC VegFest- Sponsor of annual Washington gathering of all things vegan
- Neighbors Opposed to Backyard Slaughter- Coalition of Oakland residents fighting a city policy that would allow for animals to be raised and slaughtered in backyards.
- Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary- Support for their "Free-Range Myth" campaign
- Public Eye Artists- Produces public art events with a focus on the interactions between human and nonhuman animals
- Small Planet Fund- Supports courageous movements bringing to life solutions to hunger, poverty, and environmental devastation around the world.
- Ethiopia Homeless Feeding (EVA-IFA)- Providing 100 meals to homeless adults and children every Saturday.
- Vegucated Documentary- Support for documentary that follows three meat eaters who go vegan for 30 days
- World Vegetarian Day (SFVS)- Celebrated at The World Vegetarian Festival in San Francisco
2011-2Q Winners
2011-1Q Winners
- Central Florida Earth Day
- Ethiopian Solar Village (IFA)
- Factory Farming Documentary (BG)
- Food System Survey (FEP)
- Live Vegan Campaign
- Poplar Spring Sanctuary
- Tanzania Animal Welfare Society
- Toronto Veggie Pride Parade
- Veganic Agriculture Network
- VivaVegie Society
- We Feed Our People
- World Veg Festival
2010-4th Quarter Recipients
- A Well-Fed Ethiopia
- A Well-Fed Florida
- Animal & Environment Care - India
- DC Fruit and Vegetable Program
- Ethiopian Animal and Vegan Conference
- Four Feet Forward
- Animal Sanctuary (FPMT)
- India for Animals Conference
- Meds and Food For Kids Haiti
- PB&J Campaign
- PIGS, a Sanctuary
- Sera Je Food Fund (FPMT)
- Sisterspace and Books
- Tibetan Volunteers of Animals
- Vegan Organic Network
2010-3rd Quarter Recipients
- Central Florida VegFest
- Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations
- Green Your Plate ~ COP16 Cancun
- Help International Plant Protein Organization (HIPPO)
- Indian Animals Federation
- Kairos Coalition ~ Vietnam
- Liberia Animal Welfare Society (LAWS)
- Live Green
- Peace Advocacy Network (PAN)
- Street Sense
- Veg Climate Alliance
- Vegan Students Association of Togo
- Vegetarian Association of Ghana
- Vegetarians of Central Florida
- YB Green e-Cookbook
2010-2nd Quarter Recipients
- Community Solutions
- DC VegFest
- Earthlings - the movie
- Earthworks Urban Farm
- Eastern Shore Chicken Sanctuary
- Ethiopian Vegan Association
- Global Hunger Alliance
- Humane Facts
- Humane Research
- Institute for Humane Education
- Institute of Nutrition Education and Research
- Meatout Mondays
- NY Coalition for Healthy School Food
- Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary
- Tribe of Heart
- Vegan Society for Peace
- VegFam Famine Relief
- YES! Youth for Environmental Sanity
2010-1st Quarter Recipients
- Brighter Green - Food Policy & Equity
- By Any Greens Necessary
- Feed DC
- Food Empowerment Project
- Food For Life Haiti - Emergency Food Relief
- Healthy You Now
- Help Animals India
- International Fund for Africa - Soul Food For Thought
- International Society for Cow Protection
- Meds and Food For Kids Haiti
- Open the Cages Alliance
- Plenty International
- Sistah Vegan Project
- Vegan Venue - Healthy Recipes Booklet
- Vegetarian Society of DC - Membership & Outreach
- Viva Vegie Society - Veggie Pride Parade
- Visakha Society for Protection and Care of Animals
- We Feed Our People - Vegan Food Distribution
2009-4th Quarter Recipients
- The $10 Club
- Bio-Justicia Mexico - CAMPDA
- The Farm
- Food Empowerment Project
- Food For Life International
- Indian Vegan Society
- International Fund for Africa
- Jungle Friends - Volunteers to Vegans
- Kitchen Gardeners International
- Little Artshram Art Farm
- Mercy For Animals - Fowl Play Documentary
- Organic Agriculture Centre of Kenya
- PB&J Campaign
- Vegan World Radio
- Working Villages International
