I would guess it’s because there just are a lot more animal charities, and because the LTFF is mostly research-focused, and research is doable as an individual, whereas the other activities charities work on are less so.
It might make sense to compare research grants at both funds, specifically.
One major difference could be that EAA research requires more data collection, which could be harder as an individual.
Another reason might be due to the existence of the research fund at ACE, which does fund individuals.
Another could be that the LTFF space is much better funded, especially the organizations by large grantmakers, so what’s left to fund is mostly individuals.
I would guess it’s because there just are a lot more animal charities, and because the LTFF is mostly research-focused, and research is doable as an individual, whereas the other activities charities work on are less so.
It might make sense to compare research grants at both funds, specifically.
One major difference could be that EAA research requires more data collection, which could be harder as an individual.
Another reason might be due to the existence of the research fund at ACE, which does fund individuals.
Another could be that the LTFF space is much better funded, especially the organizations by large grantmakers, so what’s left to fund is mostly individuals.