The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an independent charity focused on improving animal welfare globally. It promotes and supports scientific and educational activities aimed at understanding animals' needs, assessing and enhancing their welfare, and improving their lives through practical care advancements.
UFAW's Small Projects and Travel Awards target a range of activities beneficial to animal welfare. These include funding for equipment purchases, educational events, presentations, courses, and efforts towards the communication, translation, or dissemination of animal welfare information. The program supports projects related to farm, companion, laboratory, and captive wild animals, as well as free-living wild animals affected by human activities.