ARDF's Annual Open grant program was established to fund research projects that develop alternative methods to advance science and replace or reduce animal use. Proposals are welcome from any nonprofit educational or research institution worldwide, although there is a preference for U.S. applications to support advancing alternatives here.
Proposals are evaluated based on scientific merit and feasibility, and the potential to reduce or replace the use of animals in the near future. Proposals are considered across the fields of research, testing, or education. The maximum award amount is $50,000, and the historical funding rate is approximately 20%.
Since 1993, ARDF has provided over $4.5 million in funds for projects in 31 states and 7 countries.
Deadlines:
- Required LOI Deadline: FEBRUARY 28, 2025
- Notification of Invited Applications: MARCH 28, 2025
- Full Application (invited) Deadline: MAY 26, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
- Non-profit, educational, and/or research institutions
- May not use intact, non-human vertebrate or invertebrate animals
- Research, testing, and education fields