Engage your community
Community outreach is the heart and soul of VegFund — activists engaging directly with the public to tell the vegan story. Community Event grants cover one-time or short-term events or activities that are designed to reach the non-vegan public about vegan and plant-based living. Eligible projects typically take place on a single day or last no more than one week, but some longer events may qualify for Community Event funding. If you have questions, please contact VegFund.
VegFund accepts Community Event grant applications on a rolling basis, and review typically takes four weeks. Learn about these programs below, and be sure to read the Grant Guidelines that detail funding requirements and other considerations for all grants.
As COVID infections decrease and masking regulations relax, please continue to use caution, as needed, and good judgment for in-person gatherings in your locality.
Food Sampling
It’s easy. It’s delicious. There’s no better way to change notions about vegan foods than to invite folks to try some for themselves. Everyone likes to eat — and that’s why trying new food together is an ideal opportunity to start conversations about the value of plant-based diets and vegan living.
Paid-Per-View (PPV)
Most people are unaware of the standard practices in industrialized agriculture that inflict extreme cruelties on animals raised for food. The short videos used in paid-per-view (PPV) events are typically graphic, but they convey important truths that everyone should know. Invite people to watch a brief (3–5 minute) video in exchange for a dollar or vegan food sample — and start a conversation!
Film Screening
Documentaries and other films are powerful tools for social change. They engage the viewer through skillful storytelling while revealing compelling and information that's often not known to the public. Effective filmmaking stirs the emotions of viewers and expands their perspective.
Festivals & Fairs
Vegfests, along with vegan fairs and expos, are a growing international phenomenon fueled by the energy of vegan activists. These plant-powered events — along with health, environmental, food, and other types of fairs — draw veg and non-veg enthusiasts alike to experience and learn about vegan foods and lifestyle choices.
Learning Events
Share your knowledge and expertise with the world! Host a conference or panel discussion, teach a course, develop and market a webinar, or create a shareable tool such as a video or pamphlet to educate the public about plant-based living or promote veganism!