Deadline: 19-Oct-23 The Free Press Unlimited, in collaboration with ARTICLE19 Bangladesh and South Asia, invites Bangladeshi civil society organisations (CSOs) and media to form alliances to apply together for the Collaboration Lab. The Collaboration Lab is a small grants project for alliances … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Collaboration Lab for Bangladeshi Media and Civil Society
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.
Mobilize Power Fund (United States)
Deadline: 3-Oct-23 Applications are now open for the Mobilize Power Fund that resources gender justice organizations to adapt or pivot their work when met with unanticipated, time-sensitive opportunities or threats to their movement building work and organizing conditions. Through the Mobilize … [Read more...] about Mobilize Power Fund (United States)
Grants to Promote Gender Equality and Social Justice in South Sudan
Deadline: 9-Oct-23 UN Women is accepting applications to build the broader institutional and operational capacity of the South Sudan Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MGCSW) at national and State levels. This Call is aligned with the MGCSW’s mandate of promoting gender equality, … [Read more...] about Grants to Promote Gender Equality and Social Justice in South Sudan
Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards
Deadline: 15-Oct-23 Citizens and organisations from the 56 Commonwealth countries can now submit entries for the Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards to win prestigious titles and cash prizes. The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards
Call for Nominations: SouthernDefenders’ Award 2023
Deadline: 31-Oct-23 The Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (SouthernDefenders) calls for nomination/s for the SouthernDefenders Award for outstanding Human Rights Defender/s. The situation of human rights defenders (HRDs) across causes and countries in Southern Africa remains … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: SouthernDefenders’ Award 2023
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to support Small-Scale & High-Impact Projects
Deadline: 18-Sep-23 The Permanent Mission of Canada to the Organization of American States is pleased to launch 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, … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to support Small-Scale & High-Impact Projects
4HerPower Challenge: Innovating for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Deadline: 27-Oct-23 The UNFPA, Organon and MIT Solve are looking for up to 14 solutions created by and for young people, prioritizing adolescent girls and young women, that address key challenges within sexual and reproductive health and rights within UNFPA’s programme countries. This … [Read more...] about 4HerPower Challenge: Innovating for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
“Improving Lives Through Advice” Funding Programme – UK
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the Improving Lives Through Advice (ILTA), a new five-year funding programme delivered by the Access to Justice Foundation with support from the Community Justice Fund. It is designed to support the delivery of free legal advice to marginalised … [Read more...] about “Improving Lives Through Advice” Funding Programme – UK
Call for Proposals: Women, Peace and Humanitarian Fund (Uganda)
Deadline: 2-Oct-23 UN Women has launched a call for proposals to provide grants to local civil society organizations in Uganda focused on conflict prevention and protection of women and girls in conflict and humanitarian contexts with local women and young women’s rights organizations. Types of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Women, Peace and Humanitarian Fund (Uganda)
Applications open for Sparkplug Foundation Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 2-Nov-23 The Sparkplug Foundation is encouraging Black, Indigenous, People of Color, people with disabilities, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, queer and other queer-identifying communities, organizations or organizers to apply for its grant program. The … [Read more...] about Applications open for Sparkplug Foundation Grant Program (US)
Apply now for Wear My Shoes Award 2023
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The Wear My Shoes Campaign, in its third edition, aims to mobilize children and adults to respond to the climate crisis and its impact on health, education, poverty, violence, justice, and migration affecting children. The global campaign will examine the contributions made … [Read more...] about Apply now for Wear My Shoes Award 2023
NOFO: USAID’s Adolescent Health Activity in Bangladesh
Deadline: 14-Sep-23 The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) is seeking applications from qualified US and non-US organizations to implement an activity titled USAID’s Adolescent Health Activity. Objectives Objective 1: Increase the agency of … [Read more...] about NOFO: USAID’s Adolescent Health Activity in Bangladesh
Call for Applications: Young Civil Society Leadership Program
Deadline: 26-Sep-23 As part of the EU-funded project Med Dialogue for Rights and Equality II, the Young Civil Society Leadership Program is launching a call to recruit 25 young Mediterranean leaders for the first among three cohorts to come. The Program focuses on improving the skills of civil … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Young Civil Society Leadership Program
USAID/Guatemala Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS)
Deadline: 27-Aug-24 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Guatemala invites applications to advance Guatemala’s development by connecting indigenous peoples, women, and youth to opportunities that enable them to achieve prosperous, secure, and dignified lives at home … [Read more...] about USAID/Guatemala Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS)
Apply for 3rd National E-Course (Pakistan)
Deadline: 10-Sep-23 YPEER Pakistan together with YPEER Asia Pacific Center and Institute for Social and Youth Development (ISYD) are going to conduct the 3rd National E-course on Peer Education and Reproductive Health and Rights. The e-course will provide information about sexual and … [Read more...] about Apply for 3rd National E-Course (Pakistan)
Applications open for FIFA Foundation Community Programme 2024
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) worldwide operating football-related projects are invited to apply for FIFA Foundation Community Programme. The FIFA Foundation Community Programme works with local projects around the world that use the power of football to effect … [Read more...] about Applications open for FIFA Foundation Community Programme 2024
Grants to raise Awareness of Rights and Services available to Ukrainian Children and Families
Deadline: 30-Sep-23 This call for proposals is launched in the framework of Council of Europe Project "Protecting the rights of Ukrainian children during and in post-war context". It aims to co-fund national projects aimed at raising awareness and increasing capacities to implement the relevant … [Read more...] about Grants to raise Awareness of Rights and Services available to Ukrainian Children and Families
Call for Concept Notes: ASANKA Fund – Creative Initiatives
Deadline: 14-Sep-23 The ISDAO has launched the third cycle of the ASANKA Fund to encourage innovative advocacy, mobilization and movement-building strategies, including those aimed at changing narratives through literature, video, digital content production, photography, choreography, film, … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: ASANKA Fund – Creative Initiatives
Call for Proposals: Eradicating all forms of Modern Slavery in Philippines
Deadline: 14-Sep-23 The British Embassy Manila is seeking proposals to support its commitment to eradicate all forms of modern slavery by 2030. Objectives The UK government is committed to the eradication of all forms of modern slavery by 2030, as unanimously adopted at the UN Sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Eradicating all forms of Modern Slavery in Philippines
Rowell Fund for Tibet Grant Program (US$7,500)
Deadline: 2-Oct-23 The Rowell Fund for Tibet seeks to support Tibetans who can make a significant contribution to their community and/or an international audience in the fields of visual arts and media, and environmental and women’s rights. The Rowell Fund grants are made possible through the … [Read more...] about Rowell Fund for Tibet Grant Program (US$7,500)
Call for Applications: Activities in co-operation with the European Youth Centre in 2024 (2nd semester)
Deadline: 15-Oct-23 The Youth Department of the Council of Europe invites non-governmental youth organisations, networks and other non-governmental structures involved in areas of youth work relevant to the Council of Europe's youth policy to submit applications for activities to be held in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Activities in co-operation with the European Youth Centre in 2024 (2nd semester)
Call for Proposals: Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative
Deadline: 15-Apr-24 Are you a Civil Society Organisation working for and with youth? Are you interested in youth civic engagement and participation? WYDE is looking for you! Participate in Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative with your project idea! The Youth Participation in Public Affairs … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative
Grants to support NGOs working on Women’s Participation and Leadership in Syria
Deadline: 1-Oct-23 The United Nations Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has launched a call for proposals in Syria to support non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working on women’s participation and leadership in humanitarian and crisis planning and response, as well as those working … [Read more...] about Grants to support NGOs working on Women’s Participation and Leadership in Syria
Gender Parity for Strengthening Gender Responsive Justice Project in Balochistan (Pakistan)
Deadline: 8-Sep-23 UN Women is calling applications from Civil Society Organizations for implementation of capacity building, awareness raising and community engagement activities under Gender Parity for Strengthening Gender Responsive Justice in Pakistan Project. The selected CSO will be … [Read more...] about Gender Parity for Strengthening Gender Responsive Justice Project in Balochistan (Pakistan)
Fairer Systems Funding: Transparency, Accountability and the Protection of Rights (UK)
Deadline: 5-Sep-23 The Legal Education Foundation is seeking applications to fund charitable work that supports the sound development and administration of the law in a way which promotes transparency, accountability and the protection of human rights, including economic and social … [Read more...] about Fairer Systems Funding: Transparency, Accountability and the Protection of Rights (UK)
Grants Competition for Non-Governmental Organisations in Ukraine
Deadline: 20-Sep-23 In order to strengthen the sustainability and effectiveness of civil society organizations that provide services to the population affected by a full-scale invasion, as well as to promote the development of organizations in war conditions, within the framework of the second … [Read more...] about Grants Competition for Non-Governmental Organisations in Ukraine
Human Rights and Democratisation Scheme to support CSOs (Palestine)
Deadline: 10-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the Human Rights and Democratisation (HRD) Scheme to provide support for Civil Society Organisations engaged in promoting human rights and democratisation. The HRD Scheme has, over many years, formed an important component of Ireland’s support … [Read more...] about Human Rights and Democratisation Scheme to support CSOs (Palestine)
Call for Proposals: Human Security Awareness and Usage Programme
Deadline: 15-Dec-23 The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) is accepting proposals for human security awareness and usage programmes (window II). UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) finances activities carried out by the UN system to deliver comprehensive, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Human Security Awareness and Usage Programme
Rise Up launches Leadership and Advocacy Program focused on Girls’ Education (Kenya)
Deadline: 3-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training program to advance gender equity and justice in 2023. Through Rise Up’s program, these local leaders will advance transformational change in their organizations and communities, and champion … [Read more...] about Rise Up launches Leadership and Advocacy Program focused on Girls’ Education (Kenya)
Call for Proposals: TechWomen Program 2024
Deadline: 6-Oct-23 The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Global Leaders Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals submissions for the FY 2024 TechWomen program to empower, connect, and support the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: TechWomen Program 2024
Call for New Ideas on Criminal Justice (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 29-Sep-23 The Commonweal Housing is inviting front-line organisations to come forward with imaginative and original ideas for housing solutions to tackle injustices affecting vulnerable individuals in contact with the criminal justice system. Commonweal Housing is an independent … [Read more...] about Call for New Ideas on Criminal Justice (United Kingdom)
Call for Applications: Training on Engaging with the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
Deadline: September 08, 2023 Are you a civil society actor, a representative from an African civil society organization or an international organization from East, North, Central, or North Africa? Then this training is for you. The African Centre for Democracy and Human … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Training on Engaging with the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
John Bunyan Fund to address Religious Intolerance in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 27-Aug-23 The British High Commission in Colombo is inviting Civil Society Organisations (CSO) to bid for grant funding to deliver projects addressing religious intolerance in Sri Lanka. Objectives and Thematic Priority Suggested areas of work could include (but are not limited … [Read more...] about John Bunyan Fund to address Religious Intolerance in Sri Lanka
Digital Rights Training for Bosnian Journalists
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) Bosnia and Herzegovina invites journalists, NGO representatives and activists from across Bosnia to apply for a three-day training program addressing topics and cross-cutting issues related to digital rights and freedoms … [Read more...] about Digital Rights Training for Bosnian Journalists
Grants to support Artists in Communities and Schools Projects in Ontario (Canada)
Deadline: 19-Oct-23 Ontario Arts Council is seeking applications from artists and community members to support the research, development and realization of community-engaged arts projects in Ontario. Activities involve professional Ontario artists and community members working together to … [Read more...] about Grants to support Artists in Communities and Schools Projects in Ontario (Canada)
Core Grants for Civil Society Organizations in the MENA Region
Deadline: 17-Sep-23 The Minority Rights Group is accepting applications from human rights and minority rights nonprofit organizations based in Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco and Palestine for core grants. As part of the project Minorities, Accountability and Civic Space (MACS), the core grants aim … [Read more...] about Core Grants for Civil Society Organizations in the MENA Region
Call for Applications: Human Rights Prize of the French Republic 2023
Deadline: 15-Oct-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 “Liberté-Égalité-Fraternité” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic. This Prize, created in 1988, is awarded in recognition and support for the completion of individual or collective projects carried out in the field, in France or … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Human Rights Prize of the French Republic 2023
Lesbian Incorporated Community Grants Program – Australia
Deadline: 17-Sep-23 The Lesbian Incorporated (LInc) is seeking applications for the Community Grants Program to support LGBTQ+ community projects in Australia. Projects may aim to benefit the lesbian community in general or one or more groups within the lesbian community. Groups may be racial, … [Read more...] about Lesbian Incorporated Community Grants Program – Australia
Micro-Grants to enhance the Capacity of Civil Society Organisations
Deadline: 22-Sep-23 The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities is offering Micro-Grants to support the monitoring, documentation and collection of strategic information to carry out evidence-based advocacy with civil society (the shared incident database). Target To enhance the capacity of CSOs … [Read more...] about Micro-Grants to enhance the Capacity of Civil Society Organisations
Call for Proposals: Strengthen the promotion and protection of Human Rights in Thailand
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Regional Office for South-East Asia invites applications to strengthen engagement of human rights defenders and civil society organisations (CSOs) with the International Human Rights Mechanisms and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthen the promotion and protection of Human Rights in Thailand
Grants Competition for Non-Governmental/Non-Profit Grassroots Organisations
Deadline: 4-Sep-23 The United Nations Development Programme in Kazakhstan is announcing a call for grants applications among non‑governmental/non-commercial organizations within the Spotlight Initiative regional programme for Central Asia “Alliances for Change - Elimination of All Forms of … [Read more...] about Grants Competition for Non-Governmental/Non-Profit Grassroots Organisations
Call for Projects: PISCCA – Support for Egyptian Feminist Organizations
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The Cooperation and Cultural Action Department of the French Embassy in Egypt has set up a support mechanism for Egyptian civil society organizations (CSOs): the PISCCA Fund (Innovative projects of civil societies and coalitions of actors). The fund supports projects … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: PISCCA – Support for Egyptian Feminist Organizations
A B Charitable Trust Grant Programme – United Kingdom
Deadline: 27-Oct-23 The A B Charitable Trust is seeking applications for its grant programme to support work that promotes human dignity and defends the human rights of the most marginalised and excluded people. Priority Areas Migrants and Refugees A country in which people who … [Read more...] about A B Charitable Trust Grant Programme – United Kingdom
Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants Program in the US
Deadline: 1-Sep-23 The Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants Program is now open for applications. The Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants program is a 5-year, $50 million commitment to train 50,000 job-ready skilled tradespeople to build a stronger infrastructure that supports the communities for the … [Read more...] about Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants Program in the US
Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2023
Deadline: 1-Sep-23 The Kluz Prize for PeaceTech is pleased to announce its call for applications, inviting individuals, organizations, peacebuilding enthusiasts, inventors, and tech entrepreneurs to submit their PeaceTech achievements and/or innovative projects that harness the power of emerging … [Read more...] about Kluz Prize for PeaceTech 2023
Grants for Projects to reduce Poverty and achieve Sustainable Development
Deadline: 10-Sep-23 The Australian High Commission in Ghana is seeking applications for the Direct Aid Program to support projects that contribute to inclusive, sustainable development and poverty reduction. The Direct Aid Program is a flexible, small grants program run directly by the … [Read more...] about Grants for Projects to reduce Poverty and achieve Sustainable Development
Call for Proposals: New Economy Campaigns Hub (South Africa)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity The African Climate Foundation is inviting proposals for the New Economy Campaigns Hub, a new initiative that partners with organisations campaigning to decarbonise South Africa and building on inclusive low-carbon economy that delivers social security and economic … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: New Economy Campaigns Hub (South Africa)
Alberta Law Foundation Grant Program – Canada
Deadline: 21-Sep-23 The Alberta Law Foundation funds programs that conduct legal research, propose law reforms, improve Albertans’ knowledge of their legal rights and responsibilities, and help them effectively exercise their rights under the law. The Foundation's mission is to advance access … [Read more...] about Alberta Law Foundation Grant Program – Canada
Apply for the SheMedia Schools to support Women Activists and CSOs in Ukraine
Deadline: 6-Sep-23 UN Women is seeking applications for the SheMedia Schools to provide training and information support to the women activists and CSOs representatives affected by the full-scale war to improve their advocacy and communication skills, and to facilitate the establishment of new … [Read more...] about Apply for the SheMedia Schools to support Women Activists and CSOs in Ukraine
Australian Embassy Lebanon: Direct Aid Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the Direct Aid Program (DAP), a flexible small grants program funded from Australia’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget and managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade’s (DFAT) overseas posts. The program aims to support … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy Lebanon: Direct Aid Program
