A Better Way
We fund and promote early-career scientists developing innovative new alternatives to animal testing in research. Learn how we're helping create a more compassionate future.
Inspiring young minds and saving animal lives. We empower educators with humane teaching tools. Learn how we're ushering in a new era of compassionate science education for students.
Our grant program offers critical funding to sanctuaries providing safe and loving environments for animals retired from research. See how we're helping give these animals a second chance at life.
Make 2025 a Transformative Year for Animals
This year, we have an incredible opportunity to drive progress toward ethical, effective science. With public sentiment shifting and groundbreaking alternatives emerging, your support has never been more critical. Together, we can expand NAVS’ impact in education, research, advocacy, and sanctuary—ensuring a brighter, more compassionate future for animals and humans alike.
Our Progress by the Numbers
Funding Smarter Science
$1.7 Million
in grants given by NAVS to fund
researchers developing innovative
alternatives to animal experiments
Advocating
57,018
messages sent to legislators
through the NAVS Advocacy Center
in the past year
Educating
58
recipients of the NAVS Humane
Science Award, recognizing excellence
among high school students
Helping Animals
215
sanctuaries, shelters and rescues
helped by the NAVS Sanctuary Fund
since 2001
How You Can Help
Advocate
Our advocacy center makes it easy to contact the representatives making decisions that affect animals.
URGENT NEED:
Tell Congress: Refuse $30 million for more monkey experiments!
Donate
Your gift will help NAVS advance smarter science, empower advocates, promote innovative science education, and assist animals in need.
How You Can Help
Advocate
Our advocacy center makes it easy to contact the representatives making decisions that affect animals.
URGENT NEED:
It's Time to Pass the Humane Cosmetics Act
Donate
Your gift will help NAVS advance smarter science, empower advocates, promote innovative science education, and assist animals in need.
Latest News
A Turning Point for Humane Science: NIH Commits to Reducing Animal Testing
We are excited to share a major step forward in the movement to end animal experimentation: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a groundbreaking initiative to reduce reliance on animals in federally funded research—and to prioritize investment in modern, human-relevant alternatives.
From Animal Experimentation to Ethical Advocacy: Meet NAVS Science Adviser Richard Miller, Ph.D.
NAVS is proud to welcome Richard Miller, Ph.D., as a new Science Adviser and contributor to our educational and advocacy efforts.
FDA Announces Groundbreaking Move to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirements-and EPA May Follow Suit
In a significant development aligning closely with NAVS’ mission, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a landmark plan to phase out animal testing requirements for monoclonal antibodies and other drugs.