Deadline: 29-Oct-2025 The Corra Racial Equity Fund is a new initiative providing unrestricted funding to organisations in Scotland that are led by, and working with, people from Black and racially minoritised backgrounds. This fund is designed to address the long-standing underfunding of such … [Read more...] about Applications open for Corra Racial Equity Fund (UK)
Latest Grants and Resources for Human Rights
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Human Rights for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Entries open for Small Grants Programme (UK)
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The Small Grants Programme has been designed to support grassroots, women-led organisations with an annual income of £50,000 or less It focuses on smaller community groups that are rooted in lived experience and were often started to address a local and unmet need. … [Read more...] about Entries open for Small Grants Programme (UK)
Grants for Civil Society Actors to Protect and Support Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 18-Nov-2025 The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its national budget chapter 152, item 70 Human Rights, has launched a new call for proposals under the grant scheme “Human Rights.” The program seeks to protect human rights defenders and strengthen their work in … [Read more...] about Grants for Civil Society Actors to Protect and Support Human Rights Defenders
RFAs: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects
Deadline: 20-Dec-2025 The Government of Japan has announced the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), also known as KUSANONE, to provide financial support for development projects that meet the diverse needs of communities in developing countries. This initiative is … [Read more...] about RFAs: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects
BJA: Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies (US)
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (BWCPIP) continues its mission to support law enforcement and correctional agencies with federal funding for the purchase or lease of body-worn cameras (BWCs) and the development of comprehensive camera … [Read more...] about BJA: Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies (US)
Apply Now: BJA Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (US)
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a funding opportunity aimed at increasing the prosecution of violent cold case crimes in the United States where suspect DNA has already been identified. With an anticipated budget of $6.5 million, this program seeks to help … [Read more...] about Apply Now: BJA Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (US)
BJA: Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program in United States
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program is offering vital funding to strengthen national efforts in addressing missing persons and unidentified human remains cases across the United States. This initiative recognizes that many unidentified remains belong … [Read more...] about BJA: Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program in United States
US: OJJDP Reducing Recidivism for Female Juvenile Delinquents 2025
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The United States Department of Justice has announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the development, enhancement, or expansion of intervention programs specifically designed for female juvenile delinquents. This initiative will provide funding for … [Read more...] about US: OJJDP Reducing Recidivism for Female Juvenile Delinquents 2025
Submissions open for Agora Scholarship Program (Turkey)
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The Heinrich Böll Stiftung is pleased to announce its Agora Scholarship Program for university students who have a high volunteering potential and want to take responsibility in the field of democracy, social problems and human rights. The aim of the program is to enable … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Agora Scholarship Program (Turkey)
Call for Proposals: Supporting Women’s Leadership in Crisis Response and Peacebuilding (Mali)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has launched a new call for proposals to support local women’s and young women’s rights organizations in Mali. This funding opportunity is focused on empowering grassroots initiatives that promote gender equality and protect … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Supporting Women’s Leadership in Crisis Response and Peacebuilding (Mali)
BJA: National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative in United States
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has launched a major funding initiative aimed at addressing the persistent challenge of unsubmitted and partially tested sexual assault kits (SAKs). This program seeks to reduce sexual assault and violent crime, ensure accountability … [Read more...] about BJA: National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative in United States
OJJDP: Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities in US
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The United States Department of Justice has announced a new funding program to support the development, improvement, and implementation of emergency planning activities in state, Tribal, county, and local juvenile justice residential facilities. The initiative is designed … [Read more...] about OJJDP: Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities in US
Notice of Funding Opportunity: OJJDP National Mentoring Programs in US
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has launched a new funding opportunity to strengthen mentoring services for at-risk and high-risk youth across the United States. With a total allocation of $44 million, this initiative aims to reduce … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: OJJDP National Mentoring Programs in US
BJA Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program in US
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the availability of $83 million in funding under the STOP School Violence Act of 2018, a program designed to strengthen safety and security in schools across the United States. The initiative provides resources for … [Read more...] about BJA Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program in US
Entries open for Rapid Response Grants in Poland
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The European Commission has launched the Call for Rapid Response Grants to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights and support civil society organisations in Poland. Its core objective is to back initiatives that safeguard groups most at risk of discrimination, … [Read more...] about Entries open for Rapid Response Grants in Poland
Apply for Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) is now welcoming applications from youth- and intergenerationally-led organizations working to create a future where technology supports equity, well-being, and justice. This fund focuses on empowering young people who … [Read more...] about Apply for Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund Grant Program (US)
Costa Rica: Open Data Projects for Human Rights and Environmental Protection
Deadline: 28-Sep-2025 The British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica is inviting small-scale proposals from civil society organisations that use public data to promote human rights and environmental protection. Up to US $10,000 is available for projects that run from October 2025 through March … [Read more...] about Costa Rica: Open Data Projects for Human Rights and Environmental Protection
BJA: Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in United States
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a new funding opportunity under the Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). This initiative is designed to strengthen the capacity of … [Read more...] about BJA: Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in United States
BJA: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program (US)
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance, has opened applications for competitive funding under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program. This initiative is designed to enhance the quality, … [Read more...] about BJA: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement- Competitive Grants Program (US)
Funding available for enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense (US)
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), has announced a new funding opportunity to support states and localities in improving juvenile indigent defense. This … [Read more...] about Funding available for enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense (US)
OJJDP Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use – US
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), has announced a funding opportunity to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth affected by opioids … [Read more...] about OJJDP Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use – US
NOFO: OJJDP Multistate Mentoring Programs 2025 (United States)
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced a major funding opportunity to expand and strengthen mentoring programs for youth who are at risk or at high risk of delinquency, victimization, and involvement with the juvenile justice … [Read more...] about NOFO: OJJDP Multistate Mentoring Programs 2025 (United States)
Africa Outreach Initiative: Participative Radio Shows
Deadline: 25-Sep-2025 The Pulitzer Center is seeking partners to advance reporting and engagement in Ghana, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Burkina Faso, focusing on critical issues impacting these countries. This initiative aims to raise young professionals’ awareness of key issues that are part of the … [Read more...] about Africa Outreach Initiative: Participative Radio Shows
BJA: DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction – Formula Grants Program (US)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has launched the 2025 CEBR Formula Program to help publicly funded forensic laboratories expand their capacity to process DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). The program is designed to reduce existing … [Read more...] about BJA: DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction – Formula Grants Program (US)
BJA: DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction – Competitive Grants Program (US)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is accepting applications for funding in response to this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO). This funding opportunity is designed for eligible jurisdictions … [Read more...] about BJA: DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction – Competitive Grants Program (US)
OJJDP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force National Training Program (US)
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced a new funding opportunity under the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force program. This initiative supports a national network of 61 multiagency, multijurisdictional task forces … [Read more...] about OJJDP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force National Training Program (US)
Apply to become a Kanthari Participant
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The kanthari offers a twelve-month, fully scholarship-based leadership programme that equips changemakers to start and run civil society organisations, social enterprises or social ventures. The programme combines rigorous training with mentorship, bringing together … [Read more...] about Apply to become a Kanthari Participant
Canada: Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Department of Canadian Heritage, through its Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program, is offering a new funding opportunity to support community-led efforts to prevent and address hate. This initiative, known as the “Projects, Anti-Hate Call,” is intended for … [Read more...] about Canada: Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
BFJ launches “ReAction” Grant Program in Bulgaria
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Bulgarian Fund for Women has announced a new funding opportunity through its "ReAction" program, developed to support fast, flexible responses to growing social and political challenges. This initiative builds upon the success of the “Open Opportunities” program and … [Read more...] about BFJ launches “ReAction” Grant Program in Bulgaria
Submissions open for the Forus Journalism Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 22-Sep-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for its Forus Journalism Fellowship Programme to support journalists in amplifying civil society voices across the globe. Civil society, social mobilisations calling for change and social justice such as actions led by … [Read more...] about Submissions open for the Forus Journalism Fellowship Programme
Small Grants Competition for Civil Society Organizations in Ukraine
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Public Space is supporting a small grants competition for civil society organisations in Ukraine under the project “Enhancing Response, Protection and Capacity for Affected Communities.” The opportunity is open to organisations based in the regions of Odesa, Mykolaiv, … [Read more...] about Small Grants Competition for Civil Society Organizations in Ukraine
Call for Twinning Proposals to Strengthen Judicial Capacities in Morocco
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The European Commission has launched a call for twinning proposals aiming to strengthen the capacities of the Kingdom's Judicial Agency (AJR) in Morocco. The focus areas of this project include strengthening access to justice, enhancing good governance of the … [Read more...] about Call for Twinning Proposals to Strengthen Judicial Capacities in Morocco
Post-Earthquake Strengthening Program for Civil Society Organizations in Turkey
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Turkish Human Rights Foundation has announced a new support program to strengthen civil society organizations working in earthquake-affected regions of Turkey. Recognizing that the political, social, and economic conditions necessary for a dignified life are being … [Read more...] about Post-Earthquake Strengthening Program for Civil Society Organizations in Turkey
Open Call: IPRF Access to Justice Bundle Program (Canada)
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund (IPRF) has introduced the Access to Justice Bundle Program, a community-led initiative shaped by the vision and leadership of Indigenous peoples across northern Ontario. This program is designed to strengthen access to justice, … [Read more...] about Open Call: IPRF Access to Justice Bundle Program (Canada)
Applications open for Doctoral Scholarship Competition in Canada
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is requesting applications for its Doctoral Scholarship Competition to bring together remarkable individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds with a shared interest in making Canada and the world a better place into a … [Read more...] about Applications open for Doctoral Scholarship Competition in Canada
Entries open for Mobilize Power Fund in United States
Deadline: 07-Oct-2025 The Mobilize Power Fund is a rapid-response grant project designed to support gender justice movements across the United States and its territories. It provides flexible funding when organizations—especially those led by young women of color, trans, intersex, queer, or … [Read more...] about Entries open for Mobilize Power Fund in United States
RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society for Women’s Rights in Haiti
Deadline: 24-Sep-2025 The French Embassy in Haiti is launching a call for projects to fund Haitian civil society organizations working to promote women's social and economic rights. The French Embassy in Haiti has long partnered with local stakeholders to encourage and support initiatives that … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society for Women’s Rights in Haiti
RFAs: Costa Rica Human Rights and Anti-Trafficking Projects
Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 The British Embassy in San José, Costa Rica has launched a funding opportunity to support short-term projects aimed at preventing modern slavery and human trafficking, while also strengthening the protection of fundamental human rights. The Embassy invites proposals from … [Read more...] about RFAs: Costa Rica Human Rights and Anti-Trafficking Projects
Applications Open for 2025 Edition of the Human Rights Prize
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 The 2025 edition of the Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, now in its 38th year, offers a vital opportunity for individuals and organizations dedicated to the protection of child rights. This year, the French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2025 Edition of the Human Rights Prize
Call for Proposals: Transformative Capacity Development Program for CSOs in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum and COSPE, with support from the European Union, have launched a Call for Expressions of Interest for community-based organizations, civil society organizations, and CSO coalitions in Zimbabwe. This initiative is part of the CS4Zim … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Transformative Capacity Development Program for CSOs in Zimbabwe
Funding available for enhancing Protection for Girls, Boys and Women in Lebanon
Deadline: 21-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has launched a Call for Expression of Interest (CFEI) in Lebanon with a focus on strengthening the protection environment for girls, boys, and women. This initiative is centered in the Beqaa region and aims to … [Read more...] about Funding available for enhancing Protection for Girls, Boys and Women in Lebanon
NOFO: OVW Restorative Practices Pilot Sites Program 2025 (US)
Deadline: 14-Oct-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), is accepting applications for its Restorative Practices Pilot Sites Program. OVW administers grant programs under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and subsequent legislation, providing … [Read more...] about NOFO: OVW Restorative Practices Pilot Sites Program 2025 (US)
RFAs: Strengthening the capacities of the Court of Auditors of the Kingdom of Morocco
Deadline: 10-Nov-2025 The European Commission has launched a new project opportunity titled “Strengthening the capacities of the Court of Auditors of the Kingdom of Morocco in certification of state accounts, evaluation of public programs and projects and assessment of budget execution.” This … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthening the capacities of the Court of Auditors of the Kingdom of Morocco
Apply Now: Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund (UK)
Deadline: 21-Jan-2026 The Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund, managed by the Museums Association, offers UK museums an opportunity to develop meaningful community partnerships that focus on inclusion and equity. Grants range from £40,000 to £100,000 and can support projects for … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund (UK)
Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Australian Embassy in Vienna is inviting expressions of interest for the 2025–26 Australian Direct Aid Program (DAP) from community groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and educational institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This small grants program, funded … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Stanley 1913 Creators Fund Offers $50,000 Grants to Nonprofits
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Stanley 1913 is inviting early‑stage nonprofit organizations to apply for its 2025 Creators Fund, an inspiring grant opportunity that honors innovation and community impact. The Stanley Creators Fund offers grants of up to $50,000 USD to support leaders working at the … [Read more...] about Stanley 1913 Creators Fund Offers $50,000 Grants to Nonprofits
Call for Applications: Human Rights Prize on Trafficking and Exploitation of Children
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, with this year’s theme focusing on the urgent issue of trafficking and exploitation of children. Every year since 1988, the French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Human Rights Prize on Trafficking and Exploitation of Children
Call for Proposals: NGO for Social and Cultural Engagement Project (Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals from NGOs to work on a project focused on social and cultural engagement to transform norms and practices that promote the advancement of economic, social, and political rights of women in the rice value … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: NGO for Social and Cultural Engagement Project (Sierra Leone)
Call for Expression of Interest: Preventing Child Trafficking and Violence in Gabon
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has launched a significant initiative in Gabon's Estuaire region, aimed at strengthening child protection and access to essential rights. This program focuses on a wide range of protection sectors, including … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: Preventing Child Trafficking and Violence in Gabon
Call for Bids: Tajikistan Small Projects Programme 2025-26
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The British Embassy in Dushanbe is inviting proposals for the Tajikistan Small Projects Programme for the 2025–2026 period. This initiative aims to support impactful projects that align with the UK's development priorities in Tajikistan. Organisations are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Call for Bids: Tajikistan Small Projects Programme 2025-26
