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Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: May 1, 2025
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Prizes: $22,000
Deadline: Jul 1, 2025
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Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
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Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals
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