BioLEAP Classroom Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Public school educators
- Private school educators
- Charter school educators
Other requirements
- Teachers committed to replacing dissection or live animal use
- Educators ready to move away from outdated or harmful practices
- Teachers interested in integrating modern, tech-forward tools into curriculum
Overview
BioLEAP Classroom Grants
Overview: A grant program designed to help educators modernize science classrooms by replacing animal dissection with ethical, non-animal teaching alternatives. NAVS provides funding to support the adoption of humane science tools and methods.
Status: Active
Geographic Scope: United States (public, private, and charter schools)
Focus Areas:
- Public school educators
- Private school educators
- Charter school educators
- Teachers committed to replacing dissection or live animal use
- Educators ready to move away from outdated or harmful practices
- Teachers interested in integrating modern, tech-forward tools into curriculum
Eligible Applicants
- Award Amount: Up to $1,000 in funding
- Additional Support: Personalized guidance from BioLEAP team to identify resources that fit teaching goals and classroom needs
Funding and Support
- Virtual dissection platforms
- 3D anatomical models
- Augmented and virtual reality experiences
- Computer simulations and digital learning tools
Approved Uses
Grants can support purchase of:- Higher student engagement
- Stronger understanding and retention of scientific concepts
- Improved ethical reasoning and critical thinking
- Deeper respect for living beings and the natural world
- More inclusive learning environments
Expected Outcomes
BioLEAP-supported classrooms typically see:- Biology
- Anatomy
- Environmental science
- General life sciences
Subject Areas
Grants available for educators teaching:- Funder: National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS)
- Type: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit
- EIN: 36-2229588
Organization Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Determine Eligibility: Confirm you are a U.S.-based educator at a public, private, or charter school committed to eliminating dissection or live animal use
2. Identify Your Needs: Assess which humane science tools would best serve your curriculum and students
3. Apply for Funding: Submit application through NAVS BioLEAP program (specific application requirements not detailed in available materials)
4. Receive Personalized Support: Selected applicants work with BioLEAP team to identify best-fit resources
5. Implement in Classroom: Use funding to purchase approved non-animal teaching tools
Required Materials
Not specifically detailed in available materials; applicants should contact NAVS directly for detailed application instructions.Contact and Resources
Applicants are encouraged to "Apply for a BioLEAP Classroom Grant" directly through NAVS website for complete application details and support.What National Anti-Vivisection Society actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 11
- Total given
- $364K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $6,283–$150K
- By dollars: Illinois 67%, Florida 7%, Wisconsin 6%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Madison, WI; Hartville, WY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
International Foundation for Ethical Research · Chicago, IL
To support the development, validation and implementation of alternatives that replace…
$150K
International Institute for Animal Law · Chicago, IL
To support the institute's programs for the development of legal scholarship and advocacy
$95K
Primates Incorporated · Madison, WI
To assist in constructing 3 outdoor enclosures for 5 rhesus monkeys retired from…
$21K
Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary · Hartville, WY
To assist in renovating and enhancing their dog yurts to minimize stress and maximize…
$20K
Chimp Haven · Keithville, LA
To assist with purchasing and installing an ice machine to keep their residents…
$16K
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