Heifer Project International
Little Rock, Arkansas · EIN 351019477 · Private foundation
Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Heifer Project International has awarded $28.7M across 25 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp). This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Heifer Project International funds
Heifer Project International's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, health care.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Leslie, AR | $5.2M | 2020 |
| Cypress Valley Meat Company 1 LLC TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGER AND DIVERS | Vilonia, AR | $4.1M | 2025 |
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGE | Leslie, AR | $3.3M | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from Heifer Project International
Heifer Project International's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at heifer.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Heifer Project International
- Does Heifer Project International accept grant applications?
- Heifer Project International's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Heifer Project International fund?
- Heifer Project International's grants focus on food & agriculture. Example recipients include Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp), Cypress Valley Meat Company 1 LLC. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Heifer Project International give in grants?
- Heifer Project International reported $52.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.7M over 25 grants.
- Where is Heifer Project International located?
- Heifer Project International is based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351019477.
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