Deadline: 5-Mar-24 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that will defend and protect human rights; counter threats to democratic institutions; and address … [Read more...] about DRL Fundamental Freedoms Fund for NGOs: Combating Discrimination, Inequity, and Marginalization
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.
CFAs: Power and Accountability Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 18-Feb-25 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust has launched the Power and Accountability programme to support people to create a world in which power is more equally shared, and in which powerful institutions are responsive and accountable to wider society and aligned with the long-term … [Read more...] about CFAs: Power and Accountability Programme (United Kingdom)
Public Diplomacy Grants for Canada ($15,000- $250,000)
Deadline: 30-Apr-24 The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada, U.S. Department of State administers a Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invite proposals for projects that strengthen ties between Canada and the United … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Grants for Canada ($15,000- $250,000)
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellowship Program
Deadline: 8-Mar-24 The Study of the U.S. Branch (ECA/A/E/USS), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for one cooperative agreement to design, administer, and implement the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative … [Read more...] about Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellowship Program
Lebanon: U.S. Mission Grant for Democracy & Good Governance, Human Rights and Education
Deadline: 21-Jun-24 The U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Beirut) is pleased to invite proposals for its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Purpose of Grants PDS Beirut invites proposals for projects that address one or more of the thematic priorities listed below. … [Read more...] about Lebanon: U.S. Mission Grant for Democracy & Good Governance, Human Rights and Education
Call for Proposals to promote and protect Human Rights in Vietnam
Deadline: 8-Apr-24 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law. Objectives Lot 1: Equal rights and diversity The specific objectives of this lot are: Promote the rights … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to promote and protect Human Rights in Vietnam
Women’s Rights and Environmental Justice Grant Program – Georgia
Deadline: 22-Jan-24 The Women's Fund in Georgia announces the grant program "Women's Rights and Environmental Justice", which is financially supported by the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA). The goal of the grant program is to encourage women's non-governmental … [Read more...] about Women’s Rights and Environmental Justice Grant Program – Georgia
Funding opportunity for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion (Luxembourg)
Deadline: 3-Mar-24 The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and supporting Advancing … [Read more...] about Funding opportunity for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion (Luxembourg)
UN Women Call for Proposals in India focusing on Health, Financial & Digital Literacy, and More
Deadline: 15-Jan-25 The UN Women is inviting proposals to design and implement a project to build capacities of all key stakeholders, including not limited to women workers, management, government, small scale farmers, associations and private sector on enhancing women’s health, wellbeing and … [Read more...] about UN Women Call for Proposals in India focusing on Health, Financial & Digital Literacy, and More
Call for Proposals to promote Gender Equality
Deadline: 29-Feb-24 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals supporting, advancing and implementing comprehensive policies to promote women’s full enjoyment of rights, gender equality, including work-life balance, equal pay between women and men, women’s empowerment and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to promote Gender Equality
CFPs: Strengthening capacities of Public Entities to provide Legal support for War-Affected People in Ukraine
Deadline: 15-Jan-24 This call for grants is launched within the framework of the Council of Europe Project “Strengthening judicial and non-judicial remedies for the human rights protection of the war-affected people in Ukraine”. It aims to co-fund national, regional, local projects aimed at … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening capacities of Public Entities to provide Legal support for War-Affected People in Ukraine
Doria Feminist Fund: Fourth Grantmaking Cycle
Deadline: 31-Jan-24 The Doria Feminist Fund is seeking applications to create a feminist ecosystem where the new generation of feminist movement in the MENA region has access to more and better funding and resources. Funding Priorities They seek to respond to the feminist movement's needs … [Read more...] about Doria Feminist Fund: Fourth Grantmaking Cycle
Iraq: US Embassy Grants for Governance, Political Participation, and Civic Activism
Deadline: 1-Feb-24 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) outlining project concepts and capacity to manage programs in Iraq that will: strengthen effective governance, political participation, and civic activism; promote … [Read more...] about Iraq: US Embassy Grants for Governance, Political Participation, and Civic Activism
Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Expanding Legal Services Initiative – US
Deadline: 13-Feb-24 The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has launched the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Expanding Legal Services Initiative to enable eligible organizations that do not currently offer legal services to establish a program that provides legal representation to … [Read more...] about Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Expanding Legal Services Initiative – US
United States: Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program
Deadline: 13-Feb-24 Applications are now open for the Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid victims (ages 11 and older) of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by … [Read more...] about United States: Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program
GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2024
Deadline: 25-Mar-24 The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) is seeking applications to reward groundbreaking concepts that offer exceptional promise in addressing peace and security challenges. The prize is awarded by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), as part of its … [Read more...] about GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2024
Call for Proposals: Strengthening Academia and Investigation of Rule of Law in Guatemala
Deadline: 20-Feb-24 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to foster rule of law in Guatemala and strengthen professional development in the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Academia and Investigation of Rule of Law in Guatemala
US Impact Fund for Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice ($50,000)
Deadline: 9-Jan-24 The Impact Fund is offering grants to legal services nonprofits, private attorneys, and small law firms who seek to confront social, economic, and environmental injustice. Focus Areas Human Rights, Civil Rights, Prisoners’ Rights, Voting Rights, Children’s Rights, … [Read more...] about US Impact Fund for Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice ($50,000)
CFPs: Crisis support for Forcibly Displaced People from Armenia (Social Rehabilitation)
Deadline: 17-Jan-24 The consortium of Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC), Penal Reform International (PRI), Social Justice (SJ) NGO and Civil Society Institute (CSI) NGO has launched a “Justice Reforms Monitoring in Armenia” (JUREMONIA) project with the financial support of the European … [Read more...] about CFPs: Crisis support for Forcibly Displaced People from Armenia (Social Rehabilitation)
CFPs: Crisis support for Forcibly Displaced People from Armenia (Access to Justice)
Deadline: 17-Jan-24 The consortium of Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC), Penal Reform International (PRI), Social Justice (SJ) NGO and Civil Society Institute (CSI) NGO has launched a “Justice Reforms Monitoring in Armenia” (JUREMONIA) project with the financial support of the European … [Read more...] about CFPs: Crisis support for Forcibly Displaced People from Armenia (Access to Justice)
$10,000 Social Justice Fund for the United States
Deadline: 22-Apr-24 The Muste Institute is offering grants for grassroots activist projects in the US, giving priority to those with small budgets and little access to more mainstream funding sources. The Social Justice Fund especially interested in funding efforts to: end the violence of … [Read more...] about $10,000 Social Justice Fund for the United States
Statements of Interest: Access to Information Program (North Korea)
Deadline: 26-Jan-24 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to increase the free flow of objective, … [Read more...] about Statements of Interest: Access to Information Program (North Korea)
Human Rights and Accountability Program – North Korea
Deadline: 26-Jan-24 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to advance human rights and fundamental freedoms … [Read more...] about Human Rights and Accountability Program – North Korea
Apply for Compass National Training Courses on Human Rights Education
Deadline: 11-Jan-24 The Council of Europe invites organisations implementing human rights education with young people to apply with projects to organise the Compass National and Regional Training Courses in 2024. The Human Rights Education Youth Programme promotes the inclusion of human rights … [Read more...] about Apply for Compass National Training Courses on Human Rights Education
Request for Proposals: Protecting Internet Freedom and Digital Rights
Deadline: 31-Dec-23 The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has announced the Open Internet for Democracy Initiative to support local private sector or civil society organizations in implementing digital rights advocacy initiatives in their local contexts. Selected advocacy … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Protecting Internet Freedom and Digital Rights
USAID Funding Opportunity to advance the Rights of LGBTQI+ Individuals and Communities
Deadline: 15-Mar-24 The United States Government, as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation (IPI) Inclusive Development Hub (ID) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Team … [Read more...] about USAID Funding Opportunity to advance the Rights of LGBTQI+ Individuals and Communities
Apply for EMK Small Grant 2024 (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 31-Jan-24 EMK Center is thrilled to announce its annual Small Grants competition – an open call for organizations to submit program proposals that strengthen, expand, and celebrate U.S.- Bangladesh people-to-people ties, foster innovative ideas, and provide local solutions to complex … [Read more...] about Apply for EMK Small Grant 2024 (Bangladesh)
U.S. Mission to Poland: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
Deadline: 15-Mar-24 The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State at U.S. Embassy Warsaw and Consulate General Krakow (PD Poland) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Purpose of Grants PD Poland invites proposals for … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Poland: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
The Rafto Prize: Empowering Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 1-Feb-24 The Rafto Foundation is seeking nominations for its annual Rafto Prize to support human rights defenders and give students human rights and democracy education. Each year the foundation awards a person or an organization who stands up for human rights and democracy with the … [Read more...] about The Rafto Prize: Empowering Human Rights Defenders
Request for Proposals: Transformative Care Agendas in the Global Majority
Deadline: 29-Jan-24 The SAGE Fund, in collaboration with the Ford Foundation Future of Work(ers) program, invites concept notes from Global Majority organizations, movements, unions and cooperatives to develop care strategies, agendas, and movement building that are grounded in local, national or … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Transformative Care Agendas in the Global Majority
The Nigerian Women Trust Fund: Call for Grant Applications 2023
Deadline: 8-Jan-24 The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) is inviting proposals for grant aimed at Strengthening Institutions, Women’s Voices, Rights, and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria. The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) is launching the fourth edition of its impactful … [Read more...] about The Nigerian Women Trust Fund: Call for Grant Applications 2023
DanChurchAid seeking New Local Partners to support Short-term Projects in Kenya
Deadline: 5-Jan-24 DanChurchAid (DCA) has launched a call for expressions of interest for Prospective Partnerships in Kenya. Partnership is a founding principle of DCA, a way of working that is fundamental to their values and identity. In this regard, DCA works closely with faith-based and … [Read more...] about DanChurchAid seeking New Local Partners to support Short-term Projects in Kenya
Nominations open for Right Livelihood Award 2024
Deadline: 1-Mar-24 Do you know any courageous and innovative change-makers who strive to create a more just, peaceful and sustainable world for those around them? If yes, then nominate them for the Right Livelihood Award. For over 40 years, they have presented the Right Livelihood Award to … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Right Livelihood Award 2024
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Cyprus
Deadline: 26-Jan-24 The Public Diplomacy Section of the Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus is pleased to announce an open competition for Federal Awards (Grants) through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, aiming to support the strengthening of ties and … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Cyprus
Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge – Phase II
Deadline: 30-Jan-24 The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) has partnered with the Shockwave Foundation and the Munich Re Foundation on the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) challenge. RAIN aims to convert seed-level innovative agricultural ideas that are meeting resilience … [Read more...] about Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge – Phase II
Applications open for 2024 Ivory Prize Competition
Deadline: 31-Dec-23 Nominations are now open for the Ivory Prize, an annual award recognizing ambitious, feasible and scalable solutions to housing affordability. The Prize is designed to award innovators for their efforts and provide material support to advance their projects. The search … [Read more...] about Applications open for 2024 Ivory Prize Competition
RFPs: Advancement of Human Rights based GBV, HIV/Aids and Equitable Services Grant in South Africa
Deadline: 18-Jan-24 Sonke Gender Justice is accepting proposals to promote gender equality, prevent violence, advance children’s rights, and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS in South Africa. Sonke Gender Justice is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist … [Read more...] about RFPs: Advancement of Human Rights based GBV, HIV/Aids and Equitable Services Grant in South Africa
Call for CSOs: Building Anti-Corruption Reforms and Accountability Efforts in Ukraine
Deadline: 30-Jan-24 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program to build the capacity of Ukrainian civil society organizations to … [Read more...] about Call for CSOs: Building Anti-Corruption Reforms and Accountability Efforts in Ukraine
U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 28-Jun-24 The U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. PDS Burkina Faso invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Call for Proposals: Rising Together – Action for Children & Women’s Rights in Laos
Deadline: 8-Feb-24 The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to help strengthen fundamental rights and rule of law in the Lao PDR, with a focus on girls and women, especially from ethnic groups and/or migrant workers in rural areas. Objectives of the Programme and Priority … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Rising Together – Action for Children & Women’s Rights in Laos
Standard Grants to support Human Rights Defenders and NGOs
Deadline: 25-Jan-24 The Euro-Mediterranean Foundation of Support to Human Rights Defenders (EMHRF) has announced the Standard Grants to support defenders and NGOs that are at risk or facing difficulties, and NGOs that carry out innovative, sensitive initiatives, aim to develop women and youth’s … [Read more...] about Standard Grants to support Human Rights Defenders and NGOs
Canada: Organizational Capacity Building — Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
Deadline: 22-Feb-24 The Department of Canadian Heritage has announced the Organizational Capacity Building — Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program to provide funding to eligible applicants to build and strengthen their internal capacity to meet the objectives of the Multiculturalism and … [Read more...] about Canada: Organizational Capacity Building — Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program
Croatia: Open Call for CSOs working on Women’s Rights, Environmental Justice, and Anti-corruption
Deadline: 31-Jan-24 The Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals funded by the European Union, aimed at strengthening civil society in five EU Member States: Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia and Portugal. This initiative seeks to empower Civil … [Read more...] about Croatia: Open Call for CSOs working on Women’s Rights, Environmental Justice, and Anti-corruption
United States: Righteous Persons Foundation Grant Program
Deadline: 9-Feb-24 The Righteous Persons Foundation is currently accepting applications for its grant program. Funding Information Grants awarded by the Righteous Persons Foundation have ranged in amount from $5,000 to $150,000 per year. The majority of grants, however, have been between … [Read more...] about United States: Righteous Persons Foundation Grant Program
Request for Applications: DRL Supporting Ukrainian Prisoners of War and Detained Civilians
Deadline: 24-Jan-24 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for programs that support the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Ukraine during wartime … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: DRL Supporting Ukrainian Prisoners of War and Detained Civilians
AIF’s Banyan Impact Fellowship – Service in India 2024-25
Deadline: 20-Feb-24 The American India Foundation (AIF) Banyan Impact Fellowship is an interdisciplinary experiential learning program that places young professionals from India in service with development organizations in India. Through collaboration and capacity-building, Fellows and local … [Read more...] about AIF’s Banyan Impact Fellowship – Service in India 2024-25
Call for EOIs: Youth-led or Youth Serving Organizations working SRHR in Namibia
Deadline: 22-Dec-23 UNESCO seeks to engage a service of a youth-led or youth serving organization working on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) to support its efforts in enhancing access of young people to Life skills-based health education. Life skills-based health education … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Youth-led or Youth Serving Organizations working SRHR in Namibia
Notice of Funding Opportunity: 2024 Justice for Families Program (US)
Deadline: 30-Jan-24 The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), is seeking applications for the Justice for Families Program to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: 2024 Justice for Families Program (US)
Call for Applications: Gender Informed Management of Women in Confinement (US)
Deadline: 6-Feb-24 The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is seeking applications for funding under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 for the delivery of two trainings each of Gender-Informed Practices in the Management of Women’s Prisons and Justice-Involved Women: Developing an Agencywide … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Gender Informed Management of Women in Confinement (US)
U.S. Embassy Eswatini: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 15-Jun-24 The U.S. Embassy Eswatini Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants PD Eswatini invites proposals for programs that strengthen … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Eswatini: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
