HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
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Heifer Project International is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania, with a total of $6.5 million in grants paid in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SINCE 1944, HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL HAS HELPED MORE THAN 52 MILLION FAMILIES IN MORE THAN 125 COUNTRIES MOVE TOWARD GREATER SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH THE GIFTS OF LIVESTOCK, PLANTS AND TRAINING IN ENVIRONMENTALLY-SOUND AGRICULTURE.
Cause Areas
2
International development
Forestry
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FARM AND FOOD INNOVATION CENTER
$728.6K
2%
BLUE RIDGE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE
$311.6K
< 1%
EAST ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY
$250K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL?
No. HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL give?
HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL primarily gives to organizations located in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $97 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL make each year?
In 2025, HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $6.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL fund recently?
In 2025, HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include FARM AND FOOD INNOVATION CENTER , BLUE RIDGE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE, and EAST ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL?
HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.