ARDF: Annual Open Grant

The ARDF Annual Open Grant supports innovative research aimed at developing alternatives to animal use in scientific studies. Open to nonprofit institutions globally, with a preference for U.S. applicants, this grant focuses on projects that demonstrate scientific merit and feasibility in reducing animal testing. Grants can reach up to $50,000, with an average funding rate of 21% from 2015 to 2022. Since its inception in 1993, ARDF has funded over $4 million for projects across multiple states and countries.

ARDF's Annual Open grant program was established to fund research projects that develop alternative methods to advance science and replace or reduce animal use. Proposals are welcome from any nonprofit educational or research institution worldwide, although there is a preference for U.S. applications in order to more quickly advance alternatives here.
Expert reviewers evaluate proposals based on scientific merit and feasibility, and the potential to reduce or replace the use of animals in the near future. Proposals are considered in fields of research, testing, or education. The maximum grant is $50,000, with an average 21% funding rate from 2015 to 2022.
Since 1993, ARDF has provided over $4 million in funds for projects in 31 states and 5 countries.

Eligibility

Non-profit, educational, and/or research institutions
May not use intact, non-human vertebrate or invertebrate animals
Research, testing, and education fieldsProposals will be evaluated on:The extent to which the project would contribute to significantly reducing or replacing laboratory animals, and
The scientific merit and feasibility of the proposed project

Ineligibility

Proposals will not be considered for projects that:Use intact, non-human vertebrate or invertebrate animals