Animals Tasmania is in the position to provide financial support for activities that will ultimately help animals in Tasmania. The inaugural Animals Tasmania Small Grants Program is now open! Grants of $500-$5,000 are being offered, with a total pool of $15,000 available to eligible applicants.
Applications close on Saturday 28 February, 2026
What Will the Grants Fund?
Grants are primarily available for projects that:
- Promote and support veganism; and/or
- Advocate for animals (native or non-native)
Grants may also contribute towards essential equipment for animal care
Grants can be used to cover costs associated with running an event, pay for advertising as a part of a campaign, or fund educational activities. Grants may assist with a contribution towards funding needed equipment such as for wildlife carers or animal sanctuaries. If you have an idea outside of this, float it with us!
What the Grants Won’t Fund
- Grants cannot be used to purchase food for animals
- Grants cannot be used to purchase any food or goods for project activities that are not vegan
- Grants may not be used to pay wages
- Grants cannot be paid to political parties
- Grants may not be used for veterinary care
Who Can Apply and Grant Conditions
Applications will be considered from incorporated organisations, community groups, and individuals in certain circumstances.
Projects must be undertaken in Tasmania, but may be applied for by organisations based in mainland Australia.
Should an application from an individual or a small group without formal structure be successful, Animals Tasmania may choose to retain the grant funds and pay project invoices directly.
Grants for essential equipment for animal care will only be considered for registered charities or incorporated organisations.
Designing Your Project
Points to consider when designing your project and putting your grant application together:
- Have clear aims and objectives
- Think about what outcomes you are wanting to create
- Include a project plan with timelines
- Provide a detailed budget of proposed expenditure
Application Process
Use the time before the closing date (28 February 2026) to plan and cost your project as much as possible. The more information you provide in your application, the greater the prospect of success.
View our application form in plenty of time to make sure you have gathered all the required information: AT Small Grants Program Application Form or request a PDF application form
Applications will be assessed by the Animals Tasmania Committee in early March. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of assessments by the end of March 2026. The decision on successful and unsuccessful grant applications by the Animals Tasmania Committee will be final.
The Future
It is intended that the grants program become an annual activity. This first year will provide feedback to Animals Tasmania on the need, the targeting of the grants, and the process.
Questions
If you have any questions, please email info@animalstasmania.org.au and include your phone number if you would prefer to discuss by phone.