Deadline: 15 February 2020 The Norwegian Helsinki Committee has announced the Small Grants Fund for Central Asia. The Norwegian Helsinki Committee is a non-governmental organisation working to ensure that human rights are respected in practice. They do this through monitoring, reporting, teaching and democracy support. Focus Areas This year, they are particularly interested in proposals focusing on: Kazakhstan: Human rights and Freedom of assembly and association Kyrgyzstan: … [Read more...] about Norwegian Helsinki Committee’s Small Grants Fund for Central Asia
Latest Grants and Resources for Human Rights
Latest grants, calls for applications, calls for proposals, requests for proposals and other resources for NGOs and individuals for Human Rights.
Apply for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award and Receive a Cash Prize of $30,000
Deadline: 14 February 2020 Nominations are open for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award 2020 to identify and honor those who embody Robert F. Kennedy’s belief that the power of individual moral courage can overcome injustice. Each year, they invite the public to nominate outstanding champions of moral courage who stand up to oppression, even at great personal risk, in the nonviolent pursuit of human rights. Award Information The award-winner will receive a one-time total cash … [Read more...] about Apply for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award and Receive a Cash Prize of $30,000
2020 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize and Get a Chance to Win 60,000 Euro
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Vaclav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation has announced a call for nominations for the 2020 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize is awarded each year by the PACE in partnership with the Václav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation to reward outstanding civil society action in the defence of human rights in Europe and beyond. The Prize, … [Read more...] about 2020 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize and Get a Chance to Win 60,000 Euro
Arca Foundation offering Grant Assistance to Support Strategic Initiatives – United States
Deadline: 1 February 2020 The Arca Foundation is currently seeking applications for its grant program to support organizations and projects that work to advance economic and racial justice, an inclusive democracy, peace and security, human rights, and a clean environment. The Foundation support strategic initiatives that work to engage diverse, impacted communities in organization that puts people on the front lines of social change; educate the public about policies that advance the … [Read more...] about Arca Foundation offering Grant Assistance to Support Strategic Initiatives – United States
EU announces European Instrument for the Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights (Brazil)
Deadline: 3 March 2020 The European Union (EU) has announced the European Instrument for the Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights to support civil society in its actions aimed at defending human rights and fundamental freedoms and human rights defenders in Brazil. LOTs LOT 1: Indian people Specific Objective: The actions to be programmed in this Lot will be oriented to face the violence and violations that selectively affect indigenous peoples, which leads to the need to support … [Read more...] about EU announces European Instrument for the Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights (Brazil)
Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects
Deadline: 23 April 2020 European Commission is seeking applications for Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects. European e-Justice aims at improving access to justice in a pan-European context and is developing and integrating information and communication technologies into access to legal information and the workings of judicial systems. Procedures carried out in a digitised manner and electronic communication between those involved in judicial proceedings … [Read more...] about Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects
ACF announces Call for Proposals to Increase Support for Human Rights in Greece
Deadline: 3 April 2020 Bodossaki Foundation, in consortium with SolidarityNow, acting as the Fund Operator (FO) for the EEA Grants Programme "Active Citizens Fund" in Greece (ACF) has announced the present open call for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) project proposals which addresses the expected outcome "Increased support for Human Rights". The overall objective of the Programme is the strengthening of civil society and active citizenship and the empowerment of vulnerable groups … [Read more...] about ACF announces Call for Proposals to Increase Support for Human Rights in Greece
EU Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Turkey Program
Deadline: 3 March 2020 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its "European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Turkey Program" to support civil society in protection and promotion of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms. The specific objective of this call for proposals is strengthening civil society's involvement in the making, implementation and monitoring of human rights policies at local and national levels. In addition, proposals can address any … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Turkey Program
Submit SOIs for Human Rights, Accountability, and Access to Information in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – Round 2
Deadline: 6 March 2020 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Rights (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOIs) for projects that support the policy objective to promote human rights, accountability, and access to information in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Where appropriate, competitive proposals may include: Opportunities for beneficiaries to apply their new … [Read more...] about Submit SOIs for Human Rights, Accountability, and Access to Information in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – Round 2
Massive Open Online Course on Monitoring the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons
Deadline: 16 February 2020 The Global Campus of Human Rights (GC) is inviting applicants for the 2020 edition of its Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on “Monitoring the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons”. Funded by the EU and with contributions by lecturers and experts from all the regions of the world, the GC MOOCs provide free and open access to highly qualified learning on topical human rights concerns. The course is focusing on the protection of LGBTI persons and their human rights, the … [Read more...] about Massive Open Online Course on Monitoring the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons
Call for Applications: 2020 Minorities Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 28 February 2020 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking applications for its Minorities Fellowship Programme (MFP) 2020 from human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. At the end of the MFP, the fellows should have a general knowledge of the United Nations system, international human rights instruments and mechanisms in general and those relevant to minorities in particular and be … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2020 Minorities Fellowship Programme
India: Small Scale Support Program and Accountability Fund 2020
Deadline: 31 January 2020 The Dutch government has set up a Small Scale Support Program (SSSP) to support projects in countries with which the Netherlands does not have a development cooperation relationship, such as India. Through the embassies, contributions are made to strengthen the capacity of local NGOs and to implement their projects. Based on the policy letter “Justice and Respect for all” of the Dutch government, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands primarily seeks to … [Read more...] about India: Small Scale Support Program and Accountability Fund 2020
OSIWA awarding Grants to Local Organizations supporting the Creation of Open Societies in West Africa
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is currently accepting proposals to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic freedoms, and widespread civic participation. OSIWA supports innovative interventions with effective strategies that respond to the broader deep-seated political, justice and socio-economic roadblocks to open society in West Africa. OSIWA seeks to seize … [Read more...] about OSIWA awarding Grants to Local Organizations supporting the Creation of Open Societies in West Africa
Nominations Open for Human Rights Press Awards 2020
Deadline: 1 February 2020 Nominations are now open for Human Rights Press Awards 2020 to recognise top rights-related reporting from around Asia, with the goal of increasing respect for people’s basic rights and focusing attention on threats to those freedoms. The awards, which are now in their 24th year, are organised by The Foreign Correspondents’ Club Hong Kong, Amnesty International and the Hong Kong Journalists Association. Categories Breaking News Writing (English, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Human Rights Press Awards 2020
The Embassy of Canada to Brazil launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
Deadline: 30 January 2020 The Embassy of Canada to Brazil has launched its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries that align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian embassy or … [Read more...] about The Embassy of Canada to Brazil launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
United States: Resist Foundation Grant Program is now open for Applications
Deadline: 6 March 2020 Resist Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program to support people’s movements for justice and liberation. The Foundations redistribute resources back to frontline communities at the forefront of change while amplifying their stories of building a better world. Funding Priorities Resist funds groups that: Resist Groups that organize, base build, engage in direct action and cultural organizing. Groups organize within communities for … [Read more...] about United States: Resist Foundation Grant Program is now open for Applications
EU announces Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organisations (CSO) and Human Rights in Ecuador
Deadline: 10 March 2020 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for its "Thematic programme for civil society organisations (CSO) and Human Rights in Ecuador". The overall objective of this call for proposals to hide the strengthening of the internal capacities of civil society organizations in Ecuador, for their full and free management and impact on the public, especially considering the violent manifestations of the month of October 2019. … [Read more...] about EU announces Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organisations (CSO) and Human Rights in Ecuador
EU Call for Proposals: Strengthening Civil Society Organizations and Promoting Human Rights in Morocco
Deadline: 7 February 2020 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for a program entitled “Strengthening Civil Society Organizations and Promoting Human Rights in Morocco”. Program Objectives and Priorities The general objective of this call for proposals is to: Contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law as well as to respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms. Improve the contribution … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Strengthening Civil Society Organizations and Promoting Human Rights in Morocco
Grant Competition to Increase Access to Justice for Women and Vulnerable Groups in Georgia
Deadline: 13 January 2020 As part of PROLoG Sub-purpose 4, PROLoG has announced a request for proposals (RFP) that aims to increase access to justice for vulnerable groups such as ethnic and religious minorities, women, children and people with disabilities and LGBT representatives. The program targets are victims of domestic violence or forced marriage, victims of abuse, sexual harassment or discrimination on any other grounds (gender, religion, ethnicity, disability or sexual … [Read more...] about Grant Competition to Increase Access to Justice for Women and Vulnerable Groups in Georgia
EU announces CFPs for EIDHR Country Based Support Scheme & Enhance CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Process in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 28 February 2020 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations to provide funding under the two programme lots: LOT 1 - EIDHR CBSS 2019/2020 - Democracy and Human Rights The global objective of this call for proposals (for Lot 1) is the enhancement of democracy and human rights in Sri Lanka. The specific objective of this call for proposals is to preserve the acquis and further promote and protect Freedom of Expression (FoE) in Sri … [Read more...] about EU announces CFPs for EIDHR Country Based Support Scheme & Enhance CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Process in Sri Lanka
