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Fueling Advocates Initiative Grant Program
Now accepting concept notes from interested organizations.
June 8 - June 30, 2026
NGOs and CSOs (in and outside the U.S.) are welcome.
New list of "Burning Questions" for 2026
- 19 brand new questions in 6 categories:
- Corporate structure & power - 3 Questions
- Economics & livelihoods - 5 Qs
- Global finance, trade & institutions - 2 Qs
- Production systems & impacts - 3 Qs
- Consumption & culture - 4 Qs
- Advocacy & narratives - 2 Qs
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Our Top Priority Question:
"What are the most effective strategies to shift corporate practices in vertically integrated markets dominated by transnational corporations in LMICs (lower- and middle-income countries) toward more equitable, higher-welfare, and environmentally sustainable models?"
BQI's Beacon series has a new issue
Beacon Issue 8 covers:
- Livestock systems everywhere becoming more capitalist.
- Importance of maintaining local breeds' genetics in LMICs.
- Mongolia dairy farmers' decisions to reduce GHG emission.
- Industrial livestock production expanding in Mexico.
- Food systems priorities in Africa.
- Chinese investments' role in Argentina animal agriculture.
Learn about Beacon
Beacon is a series highlighting key messages from academic works that are useful to those tackling industrial animal agriculture in developing countries. It is easy to read and understand. No academic jargon!