
HOW IT WORKS
Due to safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 global pandemic, VegFund advises against large in-person gatherings at this time. Applicants requesting funds for in-person gatherings must provide information about local COVID guidelines in your area.
Vegfests and other public festivals and celebrations are a growing international phenomenon fueled by the energy of vegan activists. These plant-powered events draw veg and non-veg enthusiasts alike for exposure to vegan foods and lifestyle choices.
- Be sure to read the Grant Guidelines that apply to all grants. You’ll find additional information on our FAQ page.
- Assemble a team. A successful vegfest can’t be planned alone, so make sure you’re working as a dedicated group or committee and recruit volunteers. Vegfests sponsored by organizations or coalitions of organizations are most successful.
- Consider including educational literature. Check out VegFund’s Recommended Literature for guidance.
- Print and place the required VegFund sponsorship sign (see Require Materials below)
- Measure your success. Consider ahead of time how you will measure the effectiveness of your event. VegFund will ask for this information in your final report.
- Typical awards for first-time recipients range from $500 to $1000.
- Publicize your vegfest or event via available channels, such as the event program, flyers, social media announcements, and local event listings. Focus on reaching non-vegan audiences. If you have a Facebook event page, add VegFund as a co-host! Check out Tips for event promotion for further guidance.
- Review VegFund’s reporting requirements. See “Reporting Guidelines” on the Grant Guidelines page.
Required Materials
Crediting VegFund
Including VegFund in your messaging In the interest of informing the veg-interested public of the availability of grant-funding through VegFund,...
Sampling food at your event?
If you’re sampling food, keep in mind… If your vegan outreach activity includes a food sampling element, be sure to...
Measuring your success
For most grant activities, VegFund requires that you develop metrics ahead of your project to measure the success and effectiveness...
HELPFUL MATERIALS

Activist story
Belgium animal rights organization BE Vegan was delighted with the outcome of their summer vegfest, Vegan Summer Fest 2017, which attracted between 4,000 and 4,500 people. Entry to the full event was free, and an estimated 1,000 event attendees were non-vegan. Read on to find out what made this vegan festival a great success.

Event tips
Tips for Event Promotion
Often the best way to learn about anything in life is through your mistakes. If you find yourself frustrated by low turnout or are unsure how best to spread the word, read on.
Vegfest organizing tips
VegFund’s Top 12 Vegfest Tips Event organizing is a skill, and the more events you host, the better you’ll get...