VegFund Programs Overview
Are you a vegan advocate interested in helping people choose and maintain a vegan lifestyle? If so, please check out our grant programs!
- Food Sampling: Show people how delicious and easy it is to go vegan! VegFund provides reimbursement for vegan food samples, serving supplies, educational literature and booth fees.
- Video Outreach: Educate the public about veganism by setting up a viewing booth at an event or hosting a movie screening in your community. VegFund also supports online outreach with grants for search marketing, display ads and social media campaigns.
- Merit Awards: Grants are available for innovative and unique outreach projects that spread the vegan message. VegFests, mentoring programs and workshops are just a few examples of the many creative projects that are eligible for funding.
Not sure which grant program is right for you? Review the chart below to get a sense of the time, skills, and resources involved with various forms of outreach.
| Food Sampling | Pay Per View | Video Screenings | Online Campaigns | Merit Awards (Example: VegFests) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating/Average Time Commitment | Easy8-12 hours | Moderate8-20 hours | Somewhat Challenging10-40 hours | Challenging20+ hours per month | Challenging6+ months planning; hundreds of hours |
| Skills | |||||
| Personable | x | x | x | x | |
| Knowledgeable about veganism | x | x | x | x | x |
| Organized | x | x | x | x | x |
| Culinary (helpful but not necessary) | x | ||||
| Familiarity with audio/visual equipment | x | x | |||
| Web-savvy, especially with social media | x | ||||
| Available web development resources | x | ||||
| Experienced event planner | x | ||||
| Ability to network, establish connections and fundraise | x | ||||
| Required Prep Work | |||||
| Find a suitable venue or event | x | x | x | x | |
| Obtain necessary permits | x | x | x | x | |
| Secure sponsors | x | ||||
| Order literature | x | x | x | ||
| Plan the sampling menu (if applicable) | x | x | x | ||
| Recruit and manage volunteers | x | x | x | x | x |
| Purchase food and supplies | x | x | x | ||
| Setup A/V equipment | x | x | |||
| Event marketing/promotion | x | x | |||
| Setup website, social media campaign, and advertising account | x | ||||
| Manage user comments | x |
