SFF-2026 S-Process Grant Round – Animal Welfare Theme
Forecasted
The SFF-2026 S-Process Grant Round funds research projects advancing human and sentient flourishing in areas like AI safety, climate change, animal welfare, and human enhancement.
Funder: Survival and Flourishing Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (HSEE Speculation Grant) | April 2027 (Main Round Full Application) | May 2027 (Main Round Speculation Grant) | June 2027 (Climate Change/Animal Welfare Supplemental Applications & Climate Change Speculation Grant) | July 2027 (Animal Welfare Speculation Grant & HSEE Supplemental Application)
Funding Amounts: $20–40M+ total across all rounds; Theme Rounds (Climate Change, Animal Welfare, HSEE) each $2–4M; Main Round $14–28M
Summary: Funds projects advancing survival and flourishing of humanity and sentient life, spanning Main, Freedom, Fairness, and Theme Rounds (Climate Change, Animal Welfare, Human Self-Enhancement & Empowerment).
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Survival and Flourishing Fund (SFF) S-Process Grant Round is a major annual funding opportunity for organizations and projects that promote the survival and flourishing of humanity and sentient beings. The round includes a Main Round—comprising Main, Freedom, and Fairness tracks—and three Theme Rounds focused on Climate Change, Animal Welfare, and Human Self-Enhancement & Empowerment (HSEE). Each track and theme is evaluated by expert panels, ensuring diverse perspectives and informed funding decisions. The grant round supports a wide range of cause areas, including AI safety, ethical innovation, animal welfare, climate action, and human enhancement, with the aim of fostering a compassionate, just, and sustainable future. SFF also features a Matching Pledge Program to amplify philanthropic impact and grantee fundraising.
