Deadline: Ongoing
The Norwegian Human Rights Fund (NHRF) is currently inviting applications for its Grants Program with an aim to focus on the protection of human rights defenders regardless of geographic origin.
Thematic Priorities
- Civil, economic and social rights
- Women and children’s rights
- Labor rights
- Safe working conditions for human rights defenders
Funding Information
- Maximum grant is US$ 35 000,-, but the NHRF will normally start with a lower grant for a first time support.
- First time applicants are advised to solicit support with a budget in the range US$ 5 000, – to 25 000,
- In countries of priority, an organization can be given a maximum of five grants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Support is given to local initiatives and actors who are familiar with local structures and work where Human Rights violations occur.
- Priority is given to activism and projects where poor and marginalized groups mobilize and organize for their own rights.
- Organizations with few other donors will be given priority.
- Organizations with an annual budget above US$ 150 000, fall outside our mandate of support.
How to Apply
- Applications may be submitted throughout the year and are processed continuously.
- Applications must be submitted at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: Colombia, India, Indonesia, Liberia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand.
For more information, please visit Norwegian Human Rights Fund.