Deadline: 12-Apr-23 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 support the policy objective to advance the U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security … [Read more...] about Open Competition: DRL Inclusive Approaches to Gender-Based Violence in Northern Central America
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.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Sudan
Deadline: 31-May-23 The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The U.S. Embassy Khartoum strives to ensure that its efforts reflect the … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Sudan
U.S. Embassy Haiti’s 2023 Grants Opportunity Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Haiti is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to fund small project activities that fall within the funding priorities. Purpose of Small Grants: PD Haiti … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Haiti’s 2023 Grants Opportunity Program
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Dominican Republic (2023)
Deadline: 20-Mar-23 The Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic 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, which align with Global … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Dominican Republic (2023)
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ukraine (2023)
Deadline: 30-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada in Ukraine 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, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ukraine (2023)
U.S. Mission to Burundi: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
Deadline: 14-Jul-23 The Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Mission to Burundi is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program or project with funding through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Purpose of Grants: PD Bujumbura … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Burundi: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
European Commission invites Proposals for Strategic litigation Initiative
Deadline: 25-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals for the Strategic litigation EU action grants in the field of Union Values under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV). Objectives As highlighted in the Charter Strategy, people need to be aware of … [Read more...] about European Commission invites Proposals for Strategic litigation Initiative
NOFO: Empowering Marginalized Racial and Ethnic Communities in Europe
Deadline: 29-Mar-23 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for proposals from organizations that will empower marginalized racial and ethnic communities in Europe, including but not limited to people of African descent and/or … [Read more...] about NOFO: Empowering Marginalized Racial and Ethnic Communities in Europe
Voiceless Grants Program – Apply Now!
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 Applications are now open for the Voiceless Grants Program to support impactful initiatives in line with the vision to create a just, equitable world where animals can flourish. The Voiceless Grants Program focuses exclusively on the root causes of animal exploitation and … [Read more...] about Voiceless Grants Program – Apply Now!
Open Call to Support Paralegal and Village Mediation Services (Malawi)
Deadline: 30-Mar-23 The European Commission (EC) has launched the call for proposals to improve the humane and effective delivery of justice for all, especially those living in marginalised and most vulnerable situations. Objectives The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals are: … [Read more...] about Open Call to Support Paralegal and Village Mediation Services (Malawi)
UN Women Call for Proposals: Spotlight Guyana – Public Accountability
Deadline: 20-Feb-23 The UN Women Multi-Country Office (MCO) - Caribbean, seeks to partner with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Guyana, to rollout public accountability scorecards for EVAWG legislation, policies, and related services within the health, justice, security and social sectors … [Read more...] about UN Women Call for Proposals: Spotlight Guyana – Public Accountability
Call for Fellowships: Research into Online Gender Based Harassment
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity Do you want to take an active role in combating coordinated online abuse that targets African women journalists, election candidates or other human rights defenders? Code for Africa (CfA) in partnership with Jigsaw, is offering research grants and technical support … [Read more...] about Call for Fellowships: Research into Online Gender Based Harassment
Call for Proposals: Promotion of Women’s, Girls’ and Children’s Rights in Tanzania
Deadline: 1-Mar-23 The Women Fund Tanzania (WFT) Trust is accepting applications from legal entities (Women's, girls’ and children’s, rights organisations and initiatives led by and for women, community-based organizations, groups, institutions and transformative/progressive men-led organizations … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Promotion of Women’s, Girls’ and Children’s Rights in Tanzania
Call for Applications: Intercultural Achievement Award (Austria)
Deadline: 15-Mar-23 The Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs has launched the Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA). Launched in 2014, it aims at identifying and awarding innovative and best practice projects in the field of intercultural dialogue. This year also … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Intercultural Achievement Award (Austria)
Grants to Promote and Protect Freedom of Expression for Vulnerable or Marginalized Populations
Deadline: 5-Apr-23 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) invites civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit applications for projects that have the goal to promote and protect Freedom of Expression (FoE) for vulnerable or marginalized … [Read more...] about Grants to Promote and Protect Freedom of Expression for Vulnerable or Marginalized Populations
DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity: Advancing Environmental Journalism
Deadline: 3-Apr-23 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 advance freedom of the press and transparency around infrastructure development in Southeast … [Read more...] about DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity: Advancing Environmental Journalism
MATRA 2023 Open Call for Proposals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 1-Apr-23 The Kingdom of the Netherlands is inviting proposals for MATRA 2023 Open Call for Proposals. MATRA stands for maatschappelijke transformatie, meaning ‘social transformation’. It is part of the Netherlands Fund for Regional Partnerships (NFRP) that supports current and … [Read more...] about MATRA 2023 Open Call for Proposals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Call for Legacy Grant Proposals in Canada
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Law Foundation of Saskatchewan (LFS) is making a special call for organizations to submit one-time grant proposals for Legacy Grant Program. The successful applicants will be funded under a Legacy Grant Program which has been allocated $5.0 million by the board of … [Read more...] about Call for Legacy Grant Proposals in Canada
Centre for Social Justice Award to Prevent and Tackle Poverty in the UK
Deadline: 6-Mar-23 Nominations are now open for the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards to celebrate charities and social enterprises who are proving themselves effective at preventing and tackling poverty in Britain. The CSJ works closely with an Alliance of grassroots charities and social … [Read more...] about Centre for Social Justice Award to Prevent and Tackle Poverty in the UK
FY23 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Public Diplomacy Programs in Thailand
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Bangkok Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out programs that strengthen cultural, economic, and public health partnerships between … [Read more...] about FY23 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Public Diplomacy Programs in Thailand
DRL Funding Opportunity to Advance Women’s Leadership in the Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Deadline: 3-Apr-23 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 bolster women civil society activists and human rights defenders, in all their diversity, as … [Read more...] about DRL Funding Opportunity to Advance Women’s Leadership in the Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Public Diplomacy Grants Program in New Zealand
Deadline: 1-May-23 The U.S. Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Purpose of Grants: PDS New Zealand invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects that … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Grants Program in New Zealand
UK: AB Charitable Trust’s Grant Program – Apply Now!
Deadline: 28-Apr-23 The AB Charitable Trust is announcing applications for its Grant Program to support work that promotes human dignity and defends the human rights of marginalized and excluded people. The foundation focuses on supporting the most marginalized and excluded groups in the UK, … [Read more...] about UK: AB Charitable Trust’s Grant Program – Apply Now!
Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2023
Deadline: 13-Mar-23 If you are a young leader working to champion mental wellbeing or create a more equal society, this Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship could be for you. The Z Zurich Foundation empowers vulnerable people to better protect themselves from risk, and to adapt and thrive in a … [Read more...] about Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2023
Funding Program on Just Transitions to Advance Social and Ecological Justice
Deadline: 01-Mar-23 CS Fund is launching a new funding program on Just Transitions to advance social and ecological justice for a future grounded in justice, joy, belonging, and liberation for all beings. CS Fund is a nonprofit family foundation dedicated to creating an equitable democracy and … [Read more...] about Funding Program on Just Transitions to Advance Social and Ecological Justice
Serbian-American Cooperation Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Apr-23 The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade announces an open competition for individuals and organizations to submit applications for the Serbian-American Cooperation Grants Program. Objectives PDS welcomes proposals from non-government … [Read more...] about Serbian-American Cooperation Grants Program
Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Lebanon
Deadline: 20-Jun-23 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. All … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Lebanon
Open Call: Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry (US)
Deadline: 28-Mar-23 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding to establish, expand, or improve treatment and recovery support services for people with substance use disorders during their incarceration … [Read more...] about Open Call: Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry (US)
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Guyana and Suriname
Deadline: 6-Mar-23 The High Commission of Canada in Guyana and Suriname is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for 2023-2024. The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Guyana and Suriname
European Commission Grant Call to support Civil Society in Kazakhstan
Deadline: 24-Mar-23 The European Commission (EC) has announced a joint Call for Proposals under the two thematic programmes with the main purpose of enhancing EU dialogue and cooperation with Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in Kazakhstan. The Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy … [Read more...] about European Commission Grant Call to support Civil Society in Kazakhstan
FY 2023 On-Demand Youth Leadership Program in the US
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges (CE), Youth Programs Division announces an open competition for the FY 2023 On-Demand Youth Leadership Program. The On-Demand Youth Leadership Program supports U.S. foreign policy goals by … [Read more...] about FY 2023 On-Demand Youth Leadership Program in the US
Bureau of DRL: Enabling Civil Society Efforts to Combat Climate Change and Protect the Environment
Deadline: 27-Mar-23 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for projects that address the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on democracy and human rights in the … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Enabling Civil Society Efforts to Combat Climate Change and Protect the Environment
Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 28-Mar-23 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding to plan, implement, and enhance veterans treatment court (VTC) services, including program coordination, management of veterans treatment … [Read more...] about Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (US)
FY23 Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement (Round 1): Grants ranging $500,000 to $3,000,000
Deadline: 25-May-23 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 Internet Freedom. DRL’s goal is to protect the open, … [Read more...] about FY23 Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement (Round 1): Grants ranging $500,000 to $3,000,000
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Ghana
Deadline: 26-Feb-23 The U.S. Embassy Ghana Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants: to strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and Ghana through activities that highlight … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Ghana
CCP Synergy 2023: Calling NGOs working in the areas of Sustainable Development, Climate Justice, and more…
Deadline: 15-Mar-23 The ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) has announced the applications for its Cross Culture Programme (CCP) Synergy Connecting Civil Societies to promote tandem cooperation between civil society organizations from Germany and one of the 45 CCP partner countries that want … [Read more...] about CCP Synergy 2023: Calling NGOs working in the areas of Sustainable Development, Climate Justice, and more…
U.S. Embassy in Mauritania: PAS Request for Statements of Interest
Deadline: 17-Mar-23 The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Mauritania: PAS Request for Statements of Interest
Ocean Resilience Innovation Challenge 2023
Deadline: 28-Feb-23 The Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) is launching its 2023 global competition which identifies and nurtures financially innovative, community-led projects that build coastal resilience and reduce ocean risk. ORRAA is inviting proposals from individual … [Read more...] about Ocean Resilience Innovation Challenge 2023
Democracy Commission Small Grants Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 3-Mar-23 The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the Public Diplomacy Section, is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program aims to strengthen civil society in BiH and to improve … [Read more...] about Democracy Commission Small Grants Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
U.S. Mission to Russia: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
Deadline: 21-Mar-23 The U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Purpose PDS Moscow invites proposals for projects that support future constructive bilateral relations and reinforce ties between the … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Russia: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
Call for Proposals: Fund for Local Cooperation 2023-2024 (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 30-Mar-23 The Embassy of Finland Addis Ababa is seeking proposals for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) 2023-2024 to support local civil society organizations. The FLC complements bilateral development cooperation projects of Finland in Ethiopia. Goals The FLC is expected to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Fund for Local Cooperation 2023-2024 (Ethiopia)
UN Voluntary Trust Fund launches Small Grant Program for NGOs working in the area of Trafficking in Persons
Deadline: 24-Feb-23 The UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons has launched its Sub-grant Programme 1 of the seventh Call for Proposals to provide essential humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through established channels of … [Read more...] about UN Voluntary Trust Fund launches Small Grant Program for NGOs working in the area of Trafficking in Persons
NIJ: Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime (US)
Deadline: 13-Apr-23 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks applications for funding to advance knowledge to inform and advance effective services for victims. Topic Areas In collaboration with the Office for Victims … [Read more...] about NIJ: Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime (US)
NOFO: Research on Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults (US)
Deadline: 13-Apr-23 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks applications for funding to advance knowledge to inform efforts to prevent, detect, disrupt, reduce, and/or otherwise combat the abuse, neglect, and financial … [Read more...] about NOFO: Research on Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults (US)
Call for Applications: 2023 Straniak Fellowship
Deadline: 6-Feb-23 The Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights (LBI-GMR) is offering a fellowship to support the work of the Programme Line “Human Dignity and Public Security”. In accordance with LBI-GMR’s commitment to translate between academic research and application in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2023 Straniak Fellowship
Third Wave Fund: 2023 Sex Worker Giving Circle Fellowship Program in the US
Deadline: 9-Feb-23 The Third Wave Fund is excited to launch the 2023 Sex Worker Giving Circle Fellowship Program. The Sex Worker Giving Circle (SWGC) is a cross-class, multi-racial, intergenerational giving circle housed at Third Wave Fund. The circle is made up of a group of Fellows with … [Read more...] about Third Wave Fund: 2023 Sex Worker Giving Circle Fellowship Program in the US
Afya na Haki: Fellowship Call under LIRA Programme
Deadline: 10-Feb-23 Afya na Haki invites applications for a fellowship under its Litigating Reproductive Justice in Africa (LIRA) Programme. The Programme aims to create an environment where Africa embraces reproductive justice through progressive, evidence-based and collaborative litigation … [Read more...] about Afya na Haki: Fellowship Call under LIRA Programme
Canada: 2023 Sarnia-Lambton Celebration of Youth Awards
Deadline: 19-Mar-23 YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is pleased to announce the Sarnia-Lambton Celebration of Youth Awards. The awards focus on youth who have demonstrated leadership, sensitivity to others, innovation, development of personal talents, overcoming personal challenge and service to … [Read more...] about Canada: 2023 Sarnia-Lambton Celebration of Youth Awards
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Kenya)
Deadline: 30-Apr-23 The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Nairobi) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants PDS Nairobi invites proposals for programs that … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Kenya)
2023 Second Chance Act Smart Supervision Program (US)
Deadline: 21-Mar-23 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding to improve outcomes for adults on community supervision. This program furthers DOJ’s mission by providing resources to support … [Read more...] about 2023 Second Chance Act Smart Supervision Program (US)

