Arcus Foundation

The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues. Specifically, Arcus works to advance LGBT equality, as well as to conserve and protect the great apes.

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<p> <strong>In 2010, t</strong><strong>he Arcus Foundation<br /> awarded more than $8 million in<br /> grants to organizations working to conserve<br /> and protect the great apes.</strong></p>

Grants

In 2010, the Arcus Foundation
awarded more than $8 million in
grants to organizations working to conserve
and protect the great apes.

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What We Support

The creation of a more just and humane world, based on diversity, equality, and fundamental respect.

The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing conservation issues. Specifically, Arcus works to conserve and protect the great apes through three program areas:
  1. Great Apes in the Wild
  2. Great Apes in Captivity
  3. Great Apes & Ethics

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The long-term survival of humans and the great apes is utterly dependent on how we respect and care for nonhuman animals and our shared natural resources. The Arcus Foundation seeks to improve respect for and recognition of the rights and value of the great apes and strengthen protection from threats to the apes and their habitats. In 2010, 32 grants totaling more than $8 million were awarded to organizations working to conserve and protect the great apes.

Apply for a Grant

If your organization’s work aligns with our values, priorities and EEO requirement, please consider applying for a grant. You can begin our simple Four-Step Application Process here.

Grants Awarded

Search by keyword or sort by year, location or program to view Arcus Foundation Conservation grants awarded since 2007.

Grant Forms

Here you will find all the necessary grant forms for submitting a Letter of Inquiry or a full proposal, as well as report forms. For more information on the submission process and our Four-Step Application Process, see Apply for a Grant.

Grantee Resources

Helpful tools for Arcus grantseekers and grantees. 

  1. Arcus Grant Forms
  2. Contact Information by Program
  3. Arcus Foundation logos
  4. Sending us large files or photos
  5. 20 Grantwriting Tips by Cindy T. Rizzo
  6. Foundation Center's GrantSpace

Contact Staff

Before submitting a Letter of Inquiry, please contact a staff member.  Click here to see which staff to connect with.

New Project Financial Report Form

Please note that we have recently revised our Project Financial Report Form. Click here to see the new form.

Stories of Impact

ChimpCARE Helps Our Closest Relatives Find a Better Future

An alarming number of chimps live in poor, unregulated conditions in the U.S. But that number is declining, thanks to Project ChimpCARE, whose goal is to locate, assess and advocate for these chimps, and to find them appropriate housing and care. Read more >>

Confiscation in Walikale

Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project works to improve the sustainability of mountain gorillas in the wild. Read Dr. Jan Ramer's blog post recounting a dangerous and heroic rescue in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more >>

A.P.E.S. Portal

The A.P.E.S. Portal is an online tool
that provides real-time, visual representation of information about great apes, their habitats, populations, threats and conservation efforts around the world.

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