Funding search · Arcus Foundation · grants
Arcus Foundation: all 1,325 grants
Largest first · $114.0M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview
- $45,000
Endangered Asian Species Trust · 2024
Support for gibbon releases through telemetry, tracking, and monitoring.
- $44,651
International Great Apes and Gibbons Fund · New York, NY · 2022
Support for legal empowerment of underserved communities
- $44,651
International Great Apes and Gibbons Fund · New York, NY · 2022
Support for legal empowerment of underserved communities
- $42,850
Astraea Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
Support for the safety, justice & protections for lgbtqi caribbean people project, funding movements throughout the region.
- $42,800
Amicus Dh · 2022
Support for gender identity recognition of trans people across mexico and trans mexican citizens living abroad.
- $42,800
Amicus Dh · 2022
Support for gender identity recognition of trans people across mexico and trans mexican citizens living abroad.
- $42,500
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries · Phoenix, AZ · 2023
Support for giving day for apes 2023 participants, an online fundraising competition involving more than 35 sanctuaries and rescue centers across africa, asia, and north america.
- $42,500
International Social Justice Fund · New York, NY · 2023
Support for the strategic litigation for the sexual rights program in africa project to advance women's rights and rights of lgbtq communities.
- $42,500
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries · Phoenix, AZ · 2022
Support for giving day for apes 2022 participants, a competition of more than 35 sanctuaries and rescue centers from africa, asia, and north america.
- $42,500
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries · Phoenix, AZ · 2022
Support for giving day for apes 2022 participants, a competition of more than 35 sanctuaries and rescue centers from africa, asia, and north america.
- $42,000
Organizacion Trans Reinas De La Noche · 2022
General operating support
- $42,000
Organizacion Trans Reinas De La Noche · 2022
General operating support
- $42,000
Triangle Project · 2022
General operating support
- $42,000
Triangle Project · 2022
General operating support
- $41,150
Astraea Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
Support for the safety, justice & protections for lgbtqi caribbean people project, funding movements throughout the region.
- $41,150
Astraea Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
Support for the safety, justice & protections for lgbtqi caribbean people project, funding movements throughout the region.
- $41,000
Pan African Sanctuary Alliance · Beaverton, OR · 2022
Support for the second phase of the social and behavior change communication (sbss) project to develop a sbcc training program for the wider pasa membership base, building on the success and learning from the pilot with… read allSupport for the second phase of the social and behavior change communication (sbss) project to develop a sbcc training program for the wider pasa membership base, building on the success and learning from the pilot with the chimpanzee conservation center in guinea. less
- $41,000
Pan African Sanctuary Alliance · Beaverton, OR · 2022
Support for the second phase of the social and behavior change communication (sbss) project to develop a sbcc training program for the wider pasa membership base, building on the success and learning from the pilot with… read allSupport for the second phase of the social and behavior change communication (sbss) project to develop a sbcc training program for the wider pasa membership base, building on the success and learning from the pilot with the chimpanzee conservation center in guinea. less
- $40,000
Asociacion Para Las Infancias Transgenero Ac · 2024
General operating support
- $40,000
Bridge Initiative Organisation · 2024
Support for community engagement and advocacy with faith leaders.
- $40,000
Nature Conservation Foundation · 2024
Support for indigenous community-led gibbon conservation.
- $40,000
Parliamentarians for Global Action · New York, NY · 2024
Support for mobilizing parliamentarians and strengthening collaboration to build a movement for equality and inclusion.
- $40,000
Rights Evidence Action Limited (By Guarantee) · 2024
General operating support
- $40,000
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary · 2024
Support for increased capacity for high-quality care at a chimpanzee sanctuary.
- $40,000
Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico · Albuquerque, NM · 2024
General operating support
- $40,000
Universal Coalition of Affirming Africans Ltd · 2024
General operating support
- $40,000
Animal Protection of New Mexico · Albuquerque, NM · 2023
Support for continued effective advocacy for government-owned chimpanzees located in the alamogordo primate facility in alamogordo, new mexico.
- $40,000
International Social Justice Fund · New York, NY · 2023
General operating support to promote respect and protection of human rights of marginalized persons through enhanced access to justice, research and advocacy, legal and human rights awareness, capacity enhancement and s… read allGeneral operating support to promote respect and protection of human rights of marginalized persons through enhanced access to justice, research and advocacy, legal and human rights awareness, capacity enhancement and strategic partnerships. . less
- $40,000
International Social Justice Fund · New York, NY · 2023
General operating support to advocate for the protection and promotion of human rights for lgbtiq ugandans.
- $40,000
Manerela · 2023
Support for strengthening faith-based responses through engagement of faith leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcers, and policymakers to understand issues related to sogi and how to create an enabling environment fo… read allSupport for strengthening faith-based responses through engagement of faith leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcers, and policymakers to understand issues related to sogi and how to create an enabling environment for lgbtq persons. less
- $40,000
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary · 2023
Support for increased capacity to ensure high-quality care for chimpanzees at a sanctuary in sierra leone.
- $40,000
Visibles Ong · 2023
General operating support to achieve the full inclusion of sexual and gender diverse people in guatemalan society through education, trainings, promoting research, and supporting strategic litigation to improve public p… read allGeneral operating support to achieve the full inclusion of sexual and gender diverse people in guatemalan society through education, trainings, promoting research, and supporting strategic litigation to improve public perception of same-sex families. less
- $39,000
Stichting Fern · 2023
Support to secure european union (eu) regulation that prevents the import of cocoa that has caused deforestation, accompanied by forest protection agreements between the eu, cote divoire, and cameroon.
- $37,500
Kalaweit · 2024
General operating support
- $37,500
Kalaweit · 2023
General operating support to increase capacity to care for gibbons at rescue and rehabilitation centres in borneo and sumatra.
- $37,500
Kalaweit · 2022
General operating support
- $37,500
Kalaweit · 2022
General operating support
- $35,000
Tamukke Feminists · 2024
Support for advocating for the inclusion of lbt+ rights in public policies.
- $35,000
Advocates for Informed Choice (Dba Interact) · Sudbury, MA · 2022
Support for fundraising staff and or consultant to assist with fundraising activities and create a fundraising strategy that will increase individual giving revenue.
- $35,000
Advocates for Informed Choice (Dba Interact) · Sudbury, MA · 2022
Support for fundraising staff and or consultant to assist with fundraising activities and create a fundraising strategy that will increase individual giving revenue.
- $34,000
Africapacity · 2024
Support to fight against illegal exploitation through mining.
- $34,000
Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia · 2023
Support for the back in full swing program which tackles the illegal trade of small apes in indonesia.
- $33,500
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2024
Support for trans advocates from the global south to participate in the human rights advocates program to improve advocacy, fundraising, communications, and research.
- $33,500
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
Support for the participation of a trans advocate from the global south per year in 2022, 2023, and 2024, in the human rights advocates program of the institute for the study of human rights and centered on improving ad… read allSupport for the participation of a trans advocate from the global south per year in 2022, 2023, and 2024, in the human rights advocates program of the institute for the study of human rights and centered on improving advocates' human rights advocacy, fundraising, communications, and research. less
- $33,000
Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia · 2024
Support to tackle the illegal trade of small apes.
- $33,000
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2022
Support for the participation of a trans advocate from the global south per year in 2022, 2023, and 2024, in the human rights advocates program of the institute for the study of human rights and centered on improving ad… read allSupport for the participation of a trans advocate from the global south per year in 2022, 2023, and 2024, in the human rights advocates program of the institute for the study of human rights and centered on improving advocates' human rights advocacy, fundraising, communications, and research. less
- $33,000
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2022
Support for the participation of a trans advocate from the global south per year in 2022, 2023, and 2024, in the human rights advocates program of the institute for the study of human rights and centered on improving ad… read allSupport for the participation of a trans advocate from the global south per year in 2022, 2023, and 2024, in the human rights advocates program of the institute for the study of human rights and centered on improving advocates' human rights advocacy, fundraising, communications, and research. less
- $31,500
Gibbon Conservation Society · 2024
Support to promote the welfare of captive gibbons and strengthen conservation and rehabilitation center capacity.
- $31,140
The Environment and Rural Development Foundation · 2023
Support for long-term conservation of cross river gorillas and nigeria-cameroon chimpanzees in the lebialem highlands in sw cameroon, building a sustainable future through community conservation.
- $31,013
Wild Chimpanzee Foundation · 2022
Support for eco-tourism and biomonitoring in the tai national park, home to the largest chimpanzee population in cote d'ivoire.
- $31,013
Wild Chimpanzee Foundation · 2022
Support for eco-tourism and biomonitoring in the tai national park, home to the largest chimpanzee population in cote d'ivoire.
- $31,000
Ivy Foundation Limited · 2023
Support for the lbqti women in law and feminist led spaces project to increase awareness of lbqti rights in malawi.
- $31,000
Yayasan Keadilan Hijau Indonesia · 2023
Support for a collaborative strategic planning workshop on the conservation of the batang toru ecosystem.
- $30,243
Fundacion Arcoiris Por El Respeto a La Diversidad Sexual Asociacion Civil · 2022
Support to strengthen the network of groups assisting and advocating for lgbt migrants and refugees in mexico.
- $30,243
Fundacion Arcoiris Por El Respeto a La Diversidad Sexual Asociacion Civil · 2022
Support to strengthen the network of groups assisting and advocating for lgbt migrants and refugees in mexico.
- $30,000
Faith in Public Life · Washington, DC · 2024
Support for capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
- $30,000
Global Action for Trans Equality · New York, NY · 2024
Support for capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
- $30,000
Guyana Trans United · 2024
Support to strengthen community resilience to address violence and acceptance.
- $30,000
International Trans Fund · 2024
Support for capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
- $30,000
Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network · Jacksonville, FL · 2024
Support for capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
- $30,000
Lgbttti Red Nacional Ac · 2024
Support for institutional development and for the promotion of an employment quota for people.
- $30,000
Rainbow Identity Association · 2024
Support to advance the rights, services access, visibility, and decrease discrimination of ti people.
- $30,000
Rainbow Rights Education and Awareness Limited · 2024
Support for capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
- $30,000
Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs · Calabasas, CA · 2024
Support for snapco's capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
- $30,000
Soulforce · Abilene, TX · 2024
Support for capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
- $30,000
Southerners On New Ground · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Support for capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
- $30,000
Stichting Wanicare · 2024
Support for great ape daily operational needs as well as ape welfare enhancements.
- $30,000
The Orangutan Conservancy · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Support for workshops for people working in primate conservation to discuss medical problems and issues facing wildlife health in captivity and in the wild.
- $30,000
Trans Queer Pueblo - Semilla De Liberacion · Phoenix, AZ · 2024
Support to improve staff mental health and a computer lab to create sustainable technological capacity for lgbtq+ migrant and bipoc communities.
- $30,000
Triangle Project · 2024
Support for building staff strategic communications and advocacy skills.
- $30,000
Ugadec · 2024
Support to strengthen the sustainable management and governance of community forests.
- $30,000
Uthingo Network · 2024
General operating support
- $30,000
Equality New Mexico Foundation · Albuquerque, NM · 2023
Support for long-term strategic planning to improve the sustainability and stability of the organization to continue advancing equality and positive systemic change for lgbtq+ new mexicans.
- $30,000
Las Reinas Chulas Cabaret Y Derechos Humanos · 2023
Support for a public relations and communications assessment to strengthen alliance building, increase digital technical capacity, and provide necessary training for increased community engagement.
- $30,000
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
Support to strengthen operational capacity by investing in customer relationship management (crm) software to improve development efforts.
- $30,000
Stichting Wanicare · 2023
Support to build the capacity of the cikananga wildlife center to provide quality care for resident apes and continue to rescue and rehome them in appropriate sanctuaries.
- $30,000
Support for Conservation of Bonobos · 2023
Support for bonobo conservation at the luo scientific reserve, drc, to maintain a long-term research site.
- $30,000
The Orangutan Conservancy · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
Support for the 2023 orangutan veterinary advisory group (ovag) workshop in indonesia, which brings together people working in orangutan, gibbon, and other primate conservation to discuss, present information, and engag… read allSupport for the 2023 orangutan veterinary advisory group (ovag) workshop in indonesia, which brings together people working in orangutan, gibbon, and other primate conservation to discuss, present information, and engage in practical medical sessions on the problems and issues facing wildlife health in captivity and in the wild. less
- $30,000
Yayasan Swaraowa · 2023
Support for professional and cultural awareness and conservation training for the moloch gibbon (also known as the javan gibbon or silvery gibbon) in central java and the klosss gibbon in the mentawai islands.
- $30,000
Support for Conservation of Bonobos · 2022
Support for bonobo conservation at the luo scientific reserve, drc, to maintain a long-term research site.
- $30,000
Support for Conservation of Bonobos · 2022
Support for bonobo conservation at the luo scientific reserve, drc, to maintain a long-term research site.
- $28,120
Yayasan Swaraowa · 2024
Support for gibbon conservation by promoting alternative livelihoods and revitalizing cultural identity.
- $27,500
Freedom Center for Social Justice · Charlotte, NC · 2023
Support for board and staff training to manage a growing team and improve fiscal, operational, and fundraising capacity that ensures mission focus while also adapting to counter the threats caused by white supremacy.
- $27,000
Forets Pour Le Developpement Integral · 2024
Support for the local community forest concessions (cfcls) through the creation of a community conservation corridor.
- $27,000
Nature Conservation Foundation · 2022
Support for the dibang programs initiative for indigenous-led establishment and protection of the elopa community conserved area, home to the eastern hoolock gibbon.
- $27,000
Nature Conservation Foundation · 2022
Support for the dibang programs initiative for indigenous-led establishment and protection of the elopa community conserved area, home to the eastern hoolock gibbon.
- $26,000
Research Center for Environmental Planning · 2024
Support for assessing the impact of mining on biodiversity as part of the great apes conservation action plan.
- $26,000
Hutan - Kinabatangan Orang-Utan Conservation Project · 2022
Support for the development of a safeguarding approach and framework and to share the learning with other small conservation ngos.
- $26,000
Hutan - Kinabatangan Orang-Utan Conservation Project · 2022
Support for the development of a safeguarding approach and framework and to share the learning with other small conservation ngos.
- $26,000
International Great Apes and Gibbons Fund · New York, NY · 2022
Support for legal empowerment of underserved communities
- $26,000
International Great Apes and Gibbons Fund · New York, NY · 2022
Support for legal empowerment of underserved communities
- $25,362
Village Enterprise Fund · San Carlos, CA · 2022
Support for technical assistance for the lomako project expansion to bridge the gap between local communities and bonobos in the drc.
- $25,362
Village Enterprise Fund · San Carlos, CA · 2022
Support for technical assistance for the lomako project expansion to bridge the gap between local communities and bonobos in the drc.
- $25,000
Asociacion Comunicando Y Capacitando a Mujeres Trans Con Vih En El Salvador · 2024
Support for capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
- $25,000
Catolicas Por El Derecho a Decidir Ac · 2024
Support for capacity strengthening and technical assistance.
- $25,000
Eava Artists Limited · 2024
Support to strengthen physical and digital security and build strategic communication capacity and skills.
- $25,000
Fundacion Arcoiris Por El Respeto a La Diversidad Sexual Asociacion Civil · 2024
Support for strengthening capacity through strategy and communications planning, digital and online security, and fundraising.
- $25,000
Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action Trust · 2024
Support to increase participation of lbtq women in sexual and gender-based public advocacy, policy development, and public services.
- $25,000
Parent Families & Friends of South African Queer - Pfsaq · 2024
Support for organizing parents and families to advocate for lgbtiq+ inclusion.
- $25,000
Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice · Durham, NC · 2024
Support for the development of more efficient administrative processes.

