Deadline: 01-Sep-2025
Are you doing innovative and impactful work that’s unifying the well-being of people, animals, and the environment in Africa that could benefit from additional support or resources? The Alliance for Human Animal Coexistence wants to hear from you!
The Alliance for Human-Animal Coexistence (AHAC) Small Grants Program aimed at empowering African organizations to lead innovative and culturally relevant projects that promote ethical and sustainable relationships between people, animals, and the environment. With grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, this initiative is designed to support transformative work that aligns with AHAC’s mission to unify well-being across human, animal, and environmental systems.
The program encourages applicants to bring forward community-led initiatives that strengthen local organizations and their efforts in promoting the humane treatment of animals while respecting environmental balance. Projects that blend Indigenous knowledge systems with modern scientific approaches are especially welcomed, as AHAC aims to foster an integrated and empirical advancement of coexistence practices.
Key objectives of the AHAC Small Grants include increasing awareness about the human-animal interface, advancing ethical interactions, supporting income-generating activities tied to coexistence, and facilitating knowledge exchange that can influence policy and capacity building. These grants are also intended to support local solutions that have the potential for long-term impact and community ownership.
To qualify, applicants must be registered as non-profit organizations, community-based groups, academic institutions, or social enterprises. They must either demonstrate a strong track record or present a compelling and actionable innovation in the areas of animal welfare, environmental conservation, or human-animal coexistence. Transparency in financial management and a tangible local presence are also essential criteria.
Eligible projects should be community-driven, aligned with AHAC’s objectives, and designed to deliver measurable improvements for animals, communities, and ecosystems. Proposals that duplicate existing initiatives will not be considered, and priority will be given to those integrating Indigenous knowledge with scientific insights.
All funded projects must be completed within 12 months. Applicants are expected to submit a detailed plan outlining goals, activities, budgets, and expected outcomes, as well as show their readiness to implement and engage in learning opportunities facilitated by AHAC.
Through this grant opportunity, AHAC hopes to support a new wave of local solutions that not only address immediate challenges but also contribute meaningfully to the global movement for ethical coexistence between humans and animals.
For more information, visit AHAC.
