Funding search · Arcus Foundation · grants
Arcus Foundation: all 1,325 grants
Largest first · $114.0M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview
- $200,000
King Baudouin Foundation United States · New York City, NY · 2023
Support for chapter four ugandas convening for equality fund that supports the convening for equality project to address ramifications of the anti-homosexuality bill 2023 in uganda.
- $200,000
Proteus Fund · Amherst, MA · 2023
General operating support to advance the political power, well-being, and self-determination of communities of color and low-income communities in the u.s. By providing technical assistance to trans/gender nonconforming… read allGeneral operating support to advance the political power, well-being, and self-determination of communities of color and low-income communities in the u.s. By providing technical assistance to trans/gender nonconforming and women-led organizations in communities of color in the u.s. Southeast and southwest. less
- $200,000
Transgender Law Center · Oakland, CA · 2023
Support for the border butterfly project (bbp) to develop and continue implementing an immediate and long-term response at the u.s./mexico border for lgbtq migrants and the detention systems that harm them.
- $200,000
Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation · Wauchula, FL · 2022
General operating support
- $200,000
Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation · Wauchula, FL · 2022
General operating support
- $200,000
Equality Federation Institute · Portland, OR · 2022
Support for the national lgbtq movement convening to develop long- and short-term plans for securing equality and justice.
- $200,000
Equality Federation Institute · Portland, OR · 2022
Support for the national lgbtq movement convening to develop long- and short-term plans for securing equality and justice.
- $200,000
Frankfurt Zoological Society US · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for strengthening the long-term protection of lomami national park, drc, an important site for bonobos and part of the tshuapalomamilualaba, an arcus priority landscape.
- $200,000
Frankfurt Zoological Society US · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for strengthening the long-term protection of lomami national park, drc, an important site for bonobos and part of the tshuapalomamilualaba, an arcus priority landscape.
- $200,000
Gender Dynamix · 2022
General operating support
- $200,000
Gender Dynamix · 2022
General operating support
- $200,000
Hutan - Kinabatangan Orang-Utan Conservation Project · 2022
Support for integrated conservation of the orangutan in sabah, malaysia, improving land-use management in the heavily fragmented ape habitat.
- $200,000
Hutan - Kinabatangan Orang-Utan Conservation Project · 2022
Support for integrated conservation of the orangutan in sabah, malaysia, improving land-use management in the heavily fragmented ape habitat.
- $200,000
Proteus Fund · Amherst, MA · 2022
Support for third wave fund's grantmaking and technical assistance to trans/gender non-conforming and women-led organizations in communities of color in the us southeast and southwest.
- $200,000
Proteus Fund · Amherst, MA · 2022
Support for third wave fund's grantmaking and technical assistance to trans/gender non-conforming and women-led organizations in communities of color in the us southeast and southwest.
- $199,351
People Resources and Conservation Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
Support to establish community-based orangutan and gibbon habitat conservation in the batang toru forest ecosystem (btfe).
- $198,345
Mighty Earth · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for the upper guinean and congo basin forests to stop deforestation for cocoa and contribute to implementing the iucn western chimpanzee action plan.
- $198,345
Mighty Earth · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for the upper guinean and congo basin forests to stop deforestation for cocoa and contribute to implementing the iucn western chimpanzee action plan.
- $197,123
The Rainforest Foundation (UK) · 2023
Support for continued conservation of bonobos in the lomami national park and working to further integrate leadership from local communities.
- $197,000
Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2022
Support for conserving indonesia's forests and strengthening tenure, private sector engagement, and monitoring and research for the ape populations of east kalimantan.
- $197,000
Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2022
Support for conserving indonesia's forests and strengthening tenure, private sector engagement, and monitoring and research for the ape populations of east kalimantan.
- $196,072
Rainforest Foundation UK · 2024
Support to strengthen community rights and participation in conservation.
- $190,000
Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (Grace) Center · Cumberland Center, ME · 2024
Support for implementing the iucn conservation action plan for grauers gorillas and chimpanzees.
- $188,644
Helmholtz Center for Infection Research Gmbh · 2022
Support for improving great ape local public health and building field capacity to respond to disease outbreaks.
- $188,644
Helmholtz Center for Infection Research Gmbh · 2022
Support for improving great ape local public health and building field capacity to respond to disease outbreaks.
- $186,718
Iucn International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources · 2022
Support for gibbons and people in harmony management planning and protection of a globally significant site for southern white cheeked gibbons in lao pdr.
- $186,718
Iucn International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources · 2022
Support for gibbons and people in harmony management planning and protection of a globally significant site for southern white cheeked gibbons in lao pdr.
- $185,000
Rewild · Austin, TX · 2024
Support for the implementation of a regional action plan for the conservation of chimpanzees.
- $184,562
Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2023
Support for sustaining efforts to reduce wildmeat demand in central african cities, building a local campaign to target local audiences.
- $184,000
Fauna & Flora International · 2022
Support for the sapo national park (snp) adaptive management framework to ensure protection for chimpanzees in the broader sapo landscape.
- $184,000
Fauna & Flora International · 2022
Support for the sapo national park (snp) adaptive management framework to ensure protection for chimpanzees in the broader sapo landscape.
- $180,000
Borneo Nature Foundation International · 2024
Support for restoration and sustainable management of wild ape habitat to protect orangutans and gibbons.
- $180,000
Conservation International Foundation · Arlington, VA · 2024
Support for yellow-cheeked crested gibbon conservation and community engagement.
- $179,030
Conservation International Foundation · Arlington, VA · 2023
Support to conservation international foundation (ci) for conservation of the nomascus annamensis (northern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon) in veun sai-siem pang national park (vssp np) in cambodia.
- $177,590
Fauna & Flora International · 2024
Support for the implementation of the cao vit gibbon conservation action plan.
- $175,000
Campaign for Southern Equality · Asheville, NC · 2023
General operating support to continue serving lgbtq people in north carolina and the south to build power for policy change and lived equality.
- $175,000
The Source Lgbt Center · Visalia, CA · 2023
General operating support to provide spaces within communities for lgbt+ people in rural central california valley to learn, grow, belong, transform, question, and support.
- $175,000
Greenpeace Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for ending deforestation in indonesia through market and political interventions, contributing to improved transparency and good governance in the forest-risk commodity sectors.
- $175,000
Greenpeace Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for ending deforestation in indonesia through market and political interventions, contributing to improved transparency and good governance in the forest-risk commodity sectors.
- $171,130
Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2023
Support for conserving indonesia's forests and strengthening tenure, private sector engagement, and monitoring and research for the ape populations of east kalimantan.
- $170,000
Borneo Nature Foundation International · 2023
Support for protection, restoration and sustainable management of wild ape habitat, protecting the orangutans and gibbons of the peat swamp forests of central kalimantan.
- $170,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2022
Support for continued implementation of a fundraising campaign to provide for permanent sanctuary homes for displaced chimpanzees at the california-based wildlife waystation sanctuary (wws).
- $170,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2022
Support for continued implementation of a fundraising campaign to provide for permanent sanctuary homes for displaced chimpanzees at the california-based wildlife waystation sanctuary (wws).
- $168,718
Conservation International Foundation · Arlington, VA · 2022
Support for the veun sai-siem pang gibbon conservation project which aims to secure the global stronghold for the northern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon, nomascus annamensis.
- $168,718
Conservation International Foundation · Arlington, VA · 2022
Support for the veun sai-siem pang gibbon conservation project which aims to secure the global stronghold for the northern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon, nomascus annamensis.
- $168,588
Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia · 2023
Support to protect the bornean orangutan population and their bukit baka bukit raya national park (bbbr np) habitat by developing long-term conservation strategies and implementing educational and community development … read allSupport to protect the bornean orangutan population and their bukit baka bukit raya national park (bbbr np) habitat by developing long-term conservation strategies and implementing educational and community development initiatives. less
- $166,717
Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia · 2024
Support to protect the bornean orangutan through conservation strategies and community initiatives.
- $166,666
Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia · 2022
General operating support
- $166,666
Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia · 2022
General operating support
- $165,980
International Institute for Environment and Development · 2022
Support for a small grants initiative of the poverty and conservation learning group (pclg) for great ape conservation that will empower locally-led action to tackle biodiversity loss.
- $165,980
International Institute for Environment and Development · 2022
Support for a small grants initiative of the poverty and conservation learning group (pclg) for great ape conservation that will empower locally-led action to tackle biodiversity loss.
- $165,000
Source Lgbt Center · Visalia, CA · 2022
General operating support
- $165,000
Source Lgbt Center · Visalia, CA · 2022
General operating support
- $164,289
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland · 2023
Support for the chimpanzee health monitoring program in an effort to protect and ensure the health of chimpanzees across the albertine rift region in western uganda.
- $160,000
Caiso Sex and Gender Justice · 2023
General operating support for increased protections, safety, and inclusion of lgbtiq people in trinidad and tobago.
- $160,000
Caiso Sex and Gender Justice · 2022
General operating support
- $160,000
Caiso Sex and Gender Justice · 2022
General operating support
- $160,000
Health in Harmony · Portland, OR · 2022
Support for healthcare and alternative livelihood activities with surrounding communities of bukit baka bukit raya national park to reduce destruction of ape habitat in kalimantan, indonesia.
- $160,000
Health in Harmony · Portland, OR · 2022
Support for healthcare and alternative livelihood activities with surrounding communities of bukit baka bukit raya national park to reduce destruction of ape habitat in kalimantan, indonesia.
- $159,063
Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2023
Support for hoolock gibbon and community conservation in the htamanthi wildlife sanctuary.
- $156,324
Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2022
Support for the tuungane project to expand protection of chimp habitat via holistic and sustainable programming in western tanzania.
- $156,324
Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2022
Support for the tuungane project to expand protection of chimp habitat via holistic and sustainable programming in western tanzania.
- $154,010
The Zoological Society of London · 2024
Support for capacity-building, information-sharing, and ensuring project momentum of conservation efforts of the worlds most endangered gibbon.
- $151,584
Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2022
Support for the cross river gorilla transboundary conservation consolidation project for building a network of partners across two countries to protect this highly fragmented and critically-endangered species.
- $151,584
Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2022
Support for the cross river gorilla transboundary conservation consolidation project for building a network of partners across two countries to protect this highly fragmented and critically-endangered species.
- $150,095
Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2022
Support for hoolock gibbon and community conservation in the htamanthi wildlife sanctuary.
- $150,095
Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2022
Support for hoolock gibbon and community conservation in the htamanthi wildlife sanctuary.
- $150,000
Central American Womens Fund Fcam Association · 2024
Support for grantmaking to lbtiq+ groups.
- $150,000
Friends of the Earth · Washington, DC · 2024
Support to foster stronger protections for apes and ape habitat and prohibit harmful project financing.
- $150,000
Groundswell Fund · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Support for the black trans fund for capacity strenthening of us-based groups organized by and for black trans communities.
- $150,000
International Rivers Network · Oakland, CA · 2024
Support to strengthen biodiversity commitments and practices for greater protection of apes.
- $150,000
Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation · Marion, OH · 2024
Support to reduce african grey parrot exploitation.
- $150,000
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Support for familia: trans queer liberation movement.
- $150,000
Mighty Earth · Washington, DC · 2024
Support to advance protection of orangutan and gibbon habitat.
- $150,000
Mijente Support Committee · Phoenix, AZ · 2024
General operating support
- $150,000
National Center for Transgender Equality · New York, NY · 2024
General operating support
- $150,000
New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project · New York, NY · 2024
General operating support
- $150,000
Proteus Fund · Waltham, MA · 2024
General operating support
- $150,000
Public Religion Research Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
General operating support
- $150,000
World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
Support for inclusive great ape conservation by ensuring active community participation.
- $150,000
Asociacion Fondo Centroamericano De Mujeres · 2023
Support for grantmaking to lbtq groups in costa rica, el salvador, guatemala, and honduras.
- $150,000
Equality Florida Institute · St Petersburg, FL · 2023
General operating support to advance safety and protections for lgbtq communities across florida, including support for organizational safety and security needs.
- $150,000
Equality Foundation of Georgia · Atlanta, GA · 2023
General operating support to advance fairness, safety and opportunity for lgbt communities and allies throughout the state of georgia.
- $150,000
Equality North Carolina Foundation · Durham, NC · 2023
General operating support to build a powerful lgbtq+ community across north carolina and advance safety and protections, including support for organizational safetyb and security needs.
- $150,000
Friends of the Earth · Washington, DC · 2023
Support for the banks and biodiversity campaign, advocating for no go areas in the international bank exclusionary policies to foster stronger protections for apes and ape habitat and prohibit harmful project financing.
- $150,000
Groundswell Fund · San Francisco, CA · 2023
Support for the black trans fund for funding, technical assistance, and capacity building support to us-based groups organized by and for black trans communities.
- $150,000
Inclusive & Affirming Ministries · 2023
General operating support to continue strategic faith advocacy for the rights of lgbtq communities in east and southern africa.
- $150,000
International Rivers Network · Oakland, CA · 2023
Support to continue strengthening the biodiversity commitments and practices of chinese hydropower companies by engaging with chinese financial and corporate actors to understand the associated risks, resulting in the g… read allSupport to continue strengthening the biodiversity commitments and practices of chinese hydropower companies by engaging with chinese financial and corporate actors to understand the associated risks, resulting in the greater protection of apes. less
- $150,000
Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation · Marion, OH · 2023
Support for reducing the exploitation of african grey parrots in maniema province of dr congo.
- $150,000
Mighty Earth · Washington, DC · 2023
Support for advocacy in southeast asia to advance protection of orangutan and gibbon habitat.
- $150,000
Mijente Support Committee · Phoenix, AZ · 2023
General operating support to build power across multi-racial and multi-generational latinx and chicanx communities organizing for gender, racial, economic, and climate justice.
- $150,000
Proteus Fund · Amherst, MA · 2023
General operating support to increase the safety and protections through community-determined efforts and building infrastructure for the most marginalized segments of lgbtq+ communities across central florida.
- $150,000
Public Religion Research Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
General operating support to help journalists, opinion leaders, scholars, activists, clergy, and the public better understand debates on public policy issues and the role of religion and values in american public life t… read allGeneral operating support to help journalists, opinion leaders, scholars, activists, clergy, and the public better understand debates on public policy issues and the role of religion and values in american public life through highquality public opinion surveys. less
- $150,000
Borneo Nature Foundation International · 2022
Support for protection, restoration and sustainable management of wild ape habitat, protecting the orangutans and gibbons of the peat swamp forests of central kalimantan.
- $150,000
Borneo Nature Foundation International · 2022
Support for protection, restoration and sustainable management of wild ape habitat, protecting the orangutans and gibbons of the peat swamp forests of central kalimantan.
- $150,000
Friends of the Earth · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for the protecting primates and great apes far and wide: banks and biodiversity campaign to prohibit financing to harmful projects in or near sensitive ecosystems and habitats with great and small apes.
- $150,000
Friends of the Earth · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for the protecting primates and great apes far and wide: banks and biodiversity campaign to prohibit financing to harmful projects in or near sensitive ecosystems and habitats with great and small apes.
- $150,000
Groundswell Fund · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Support for the black trans fund, the first national project dedicated solely to uplifting and resourcing black trans social justice leaders to enact change.
- $150,000
Groundswell Fund · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Support for the black trans fund, the first national project dedicated solely to uplifting and resourcing black trans social justice leaders to enact change.
- $150,000
International Rivers Network · Oakland, CA · 2022
Support to leverage new tools to influence chinese investment toward biodiversity protection, informing a possible shift in hydropower development globally.

