Deadline: 30 October 2017 The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd (JRRT) is currently accepting applications for its grant program to support political campaigns in the UK to promote democratic reform, civil liberties and social justice. Objectives The Trust seeks to: correct imbalances of power, supporting the voice of the individual, the small and weak where that voice is stifled by the group, the big and strong; strengthen the hand of individuals, groups and organisations who are … [Read more...]
Australian Embassy in Belgrade: Seeking Applications for Direct Aid Program
August 18, 2017 By
Deadline: 14 September 2017 The Australian Embassy in Belgrade, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Direct Aid Program (DAP), is seeking project proposals from applicants in three countries of accreditation – Serbia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Montenegro. DAP is a flexible small grants program funded from Australia’s aid budget and managed by the Embassy. Priorities The Australian Embassy in Belgrade welcomes project proposals from capable NGOs, CSOs and … [Read more...]
Impact Fund Grants Program: Advancing Human Rights, Environmental Justice and Poverty Law
August 18, 2017 By
Deadline: 10 October 2017 Applications are open for the Impact Fund grants program for the winter Fall 2017, awarding grants to legal services nonprofits, private attorneys, and/or small law firms who seek to advance justice in the areas of civil and human rights, environmental justice, and/or poverty law. Funding Sectors Social Justice: Provides grants and legal support to assist in human and civil rights cases. Environmental Justice: Provides grants to support impact litigation for … [Read more...]
UEFA Foundation for Children: Promoting Fundamental Rights Of Children throughout the World
August 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The UEFA Foundation for Children has launched a call for projects with an aim to promote the fundamental rights of children throughout the world. In order to achieve the program’s objectives, the foundation establishes programmes involving football or sport in general, either running its own projects or working in partnership with other entities. The foundation may advise, work with or support any organisation or project that has similar goals or seeks to provide … [Read more...]
YIAGA Call for Applications: Campaign, Advocacy and Movement Building Workshop
August 16, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA) has announced the call for applications from young people between the ages of 16 – 30 years for to attend the Campaign, Advocacy and Movement Building Workshop. YIAGA is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that promotes democratic governance, human rights and active youth participation in democratic process through research, policy advocacy and capacity development. YIAGA is implementing … [Read more...]
UN Women Call for Proposals: Awareness Raising Campaigns on the Effects of, and How to Address, Harmful Gender Stereotypes
August 16, 2017 By
Deadline: 17 September 2017 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Albania is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) or CSO networks working on gender equality and ending violence against women to undertake capacity building and awareness raising campaigns on the effects of, and how to address, harmful gender stereotypes with the involvement of communities and community based organizations, government, media, private sector, National Human … [Read more...]
Australian High Commission Nigeria: Small Grants – Direct Aid Program (DAP)
August 10, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 October 2017 The Australian High Commission Nigeria is seeking applications for its Small Grants – Direct Aid Program (DAP), a flexible small grants program run directly by the Australian High Commission in Abuja (and by around 50 other Australian overseas missions). DAP is primarily aimed at supporting small-scale sustainable development projects and activities that are participatory in nature and, preferably, which actively engage the beneficiaries in the design, development, … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: EIDHR Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) 2016-2017 for Eritrea
August 9, 2017 By
Deadline: 22 September 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) 2016-2017 Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) Eritrea” to support civil society in promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms. Objectives To promote and protect economic, social and cultural rights of the most vulnerable groups, in particular related to: Rights of persons with … [Read more...]
UN Women CFPs- Ending Discrimination and Violence against Women: Implementing Norms, Changing Minds
August 9, 2017 By
Deadline: 18 September 2017 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is inviting women’s civil society organizations and civil society organizations (CSOs) that work on promoting women’s rights and gender equality to submit proposals to develop system of data recording of women survivors by adopting unified/integrated approach and strengthening data confidentiality, referral, and safety risk assessment to contribute to the implementation of the … [Read more...]
Submit Proposals for Evan Cornish Foundation’s Grants Program!
August 4, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 August 2017 The Evan Cornish Foundation (ECF) is currently seeking proposals for its grants programme with an aim to strengthen the most marginalised and promote human rights around the world. The Evan Cornish Foundation is a grant making charitable organisation, established to provide support in order to make a significant difference to the quality of people’s lives. Priority Areas The Foundation support charities, not-for-profits and Community Interest Companies working in the … [Read more...]
EWI Project Proposals: Supporting Women & Girls Working in CSOs as well as Women Theologians
August 4, 2017 By
Deadline: 20 September 2017 The Ecumenical Women’s Initiative (EWI) has announced its public call to support women and girls working in civil society organisations, as well as women theologians. Project Themes Proposed projects must comply with one of the following areas: Peace and reconciliation Ecumenical and inter-religious cooperation Women's human rights Funding Information Civil Society Organisations: Grant Amount Grant type 1: up to HRK 30,000 / EUR … [Read more...]
Apply for Connecting Voice(s): Nigeria Linking & Learning Facilitation!
August 1, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 August 2017 Is your organisation passionate about and adept at facilitating dynamic learning experiences with diverse groups of people? Do you have deep and extensive experience working with civil society groups across Nigeria? Do you practice participatory, creative, and transformative approaches in linking together communities online and offline? Do you regularly identify opportunities for collaboration and research? If you and your organisation said yes to all of the questions … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: EIDHR Country-Based Support Schemes (CBSS) for Timor-Leste
August 1, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) 2016 Timor-Leste” to promote gender equality, women's rights and prevent gender-based violence. Objectives To promote participatory actions to put national laws on gender-based violence into practice and align its application with international and national human … [Read more...]
British Embassy in Baghdad: Call for Bids for Bringing Daesh to Justice Initiative
August 1, 2017 By
Deadline: 10 August 2017 The British Embassy in Baghdad has announced a call for bids for the “Bringing Daesh to Justice Initiative”. The programme has three complementary objectives: to support national and international justice efforts to recognise and address the harm suffered by victims of Daesh crimes and through the pursuit of justice, unite communities – local national and international The programme is seeking high impact project bids in support of the campaign, … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: Consolidation of Justice System in Albania
July 31, 2017 By
Deadline: 26 October 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Consolidation of Justice System in Albania EURALIUS V” to strengthen the independence, transparency, efficiency, accountability and public trust in the Albanian justice system in line with the EU acquis and best practices. Objectives To improve the independence, transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of the Albanian justice system pursuant to a clear … [Read more...]
Australian Embassy in Lisbon: Seeking Applications for Direct Assistance Program
July 28, 2017 By
Deadline: 21 August 2017 The Australian Embassy in Lisbon is currently inviting all eligible organizations to apply for grants under the 2017-2018 Direct Assistance Program (DBP) for Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe and Guinea Bissau. The PAD is a small grant program designed to assist individuals, community groups, national or international NGOs, government agencies, academic institutions, museums or other non-profit organizations that work for community-level development and include … [Read more...]
The Roddenberry Fellowship! Seeking Passionate Activists to take Immediate Action for Long-Term Impact
July 27, 2017 By
Deadline: 22 August 2017 Applications are open for "The Roddenberry Fellowship", which is a new 12-month program for activists from across the country who are working to protect the most vulnerable and to make the US a more inclusive and equitable place to live. Launched in 2010, The Roddenberry Foundation is committed to finding and supporting remarkable people and organizations that can disrupt existing dynamics, challenge old patterns of thought, and discover new ways to help us move … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of INL: Inviting Entities for West Bank Access to Justice Legal Aid Project
July 27, 2017 By
Deadline: 26 September 2017 The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement a program entitled "West Bank INL Access to Justice Legal Aid Project" with an aim to improve indigent access to justice services, particularly for vulnerable populations, by establishing, strengthening, and sustaining legal aid services in various Palestinian provinces. The project aims to ensure … [Read more...]
U.S. Mission to Vietnam: Promoting Human Rights for LGBTI Community
July 27, 2017 By
Deadline: 23 August 2017 The U.S. Mission to Vietnam has announced the opening of a competition for a grant to support civil society coordination of government recommendations to implement policies that promote transgender rights and to support innovative approaches that increase acceptance of LGBTI individuals within Vietnamese families. The United States is dedicated to eliminating barriers to equality, ending discrimination, and promoting human rights for LGBTI individuals. Over the past … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Lithuania: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
July 26, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 August 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania is seeking applications for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to provide funding to organizations and, in some cases, individuals that implement projects which support U.S. Embassy priorities. As part of the Annual Program Statement, the Embassy encourages proposals that support the following Embassy goals: Increasing cultural, educational, and economic ties between Americans and Lithuanians; Safeguarding … [Read more...]
