Latest Grants and Resources for Human Rights

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Bureau of DRL: DPRK Human Rights and Accountability Programs

Deadline: 23-Jan-23 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announce 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 Bureau of DRL: DPRK Human Rights and Accountability Programs

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: FY22 Iraq Programs

Deadline: 18-Jan-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 promote representative governance based on democratic principles, respect for … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: FY22 Iraq Programs

Canada: The Landsberg Award

Deadline: 20-Jan-23 The Canadian Journalism Foundation is seeking nominations for the Landsberg Award, celebrates a journalist who is raising awareness about gender equality and justice issues in Canada and seeks to inspire an increase in feminist media coverage and voices of women in … [Read more...] about Canada: The Landsberg Award

Humanity in Action: The Copenhagen Fellowship

Deadline: 14-Feb-23 The 2023 Copenhagen Fellowship is now open that will focus on climate change, democracy, and human rights in a world in crisis, and explore how we can strengthen active citizenship and inspire continued action. Through workshops, discussions and presentations by experts, … [Read more...] about Humanity in Action: The Copenhagen Fellowship

Grassroots Movements Fund – United Kingdom

Deadline: 19-Feb-23 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is seeking applications for the Grassroots Movements Fund which is aimed at grassroots social movement groups working on transformative change. The Grassroots Movements Fund is a new area of work to resource movements on the … [Read more...] about Grassroots Movements Fund – United Kingdom

Artslink International Fellowships – Apply Now

Deadline: 16-Jan-23 The ArtsLink International Fellowship program is now open for applications to prioritize applicants whose social practices seek to actively engage communities on issues related to the current climate emergency and human rights. They will actively encourage artists and arts … [Read more...] about Artslink International Fellowships – Apply Now

FY 2022 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program – United States

Deadline: 30-Jan-23 The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is pleased to announce the FY 2022 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program to advance work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and … [Read more...] about FY 2022 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program – United States

UN-Habitat: Call for Expressions of Interest for Guinea

Deadline: 31-Dec-22 Submit your expression of interest for the Project “Strengthening multi-stakeholder dialogue for responsible land and environmental governance in Lower Guinea” - funded by the Peacebuilding Fund over a two-year period (January 2022 – December 2023) and implemented by … [Read more...] about UN-Habitat: Call for Expressions of Interest for Guinea

Grants for the Implementation of the EBCG Fundamental Rights Strategy

Deadline: 16-Mar-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for Implementation of the EBCG Fundamental Rights Strategy. This call aims to provide additional incentive and support towards a streamlined implementation of the fundamental rights strategy at national level, in the form of … [Read more...] about Grants for the Implementation of the EBCG Fundamental Rights Strategy

CFPs: Partners for Elements of UN Women Lebanon’s Thematic Area Women’s Political Participation

Deadline: 12-Jan-23 UN Women Lebanon Office welcomes proposals for partnerships to achieve results under the Women’s Political Participation (WPP) programme. UN Women in Lebanon works across the humanitarian‐development‐peace and security nexus to support national efforts for the achievement … [Read more...] about CFPs: Partners for Elements of UN Women Lebanon’s Thematic Area Women’s Political Participation

U.S. Mission Turkey: Public Diplomacy Grants Program

Deadline: 15-Jan-23 U.S. Mission Turkey of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Purpose Purpose of Public Diplomacy Grants Program: U.S. Mission Türkiye invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission Turkey: Public Diplomacy Grants Program

Call for Project “Equality between Women and Men” 2023

Deadline: 04-Feb-23 The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is launching a call for projects in support of decentralized cooperation "Equality between Women and Men" aimed at all French metropolitan and overseas local authorities and their foreign partners who are doing or intend to do … [Read more...] about Call for Project “Equality between Women and Men” 2023

Pristina Embassy: Matra Call for Proposal 2023 (Kosovo)

Deadline: 10-Jan-23 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Pristina eagerly invites non-governmental organizations to submit project proposals for the MATRA & Human Rights Fund. MATRA stands for maatschappelijke transformatie, meaning ‘social transformation’ aiming to enact … [Read more...] about Pristina Embassy: Matra Call for Proposal 2023 (Kosovo)

U.S. Embassy in Honduras: Small Grants Program

Deadline: 15-Jan-23 The U.S. Embassy Honduras Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out a program or project through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Honduras: Small Grants Program

Small & Mighty Grants Program in Sri Lanka

Deadline: 10-Jan-23 The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has launched the Small & Mighty Grant opportunity and invites all Civil Society Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, and capable individuals to apply. The Small & Mighty Grants Program is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Sri … [Read more...] about Small & Mighty Grants Program in Sri Lanka

Turkey: MATRA Programme for Social Transformation Now OPEN for New Proposals!

Deadline: 15-Jan-23 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Consulate General in Istanbul invites Turkish civil society, non-profit educational institutions, semi-governmental organizations and municipalities to submit new proposals to get support for their work. Priority … [Read more...] about Turkey: MATRA Programme for Social Transformation Now OPEN for New Proposals!

2023 Human Rights Fund in Turkey

Deadline: 15-Jan-23 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Consulate General in Istanbul invites Turkish civil society, non-profit educational institutions, semi-governmental organizations and municipalities to submit new proposals to get support for their work. Priority Areas … [Read more...] about 2023 Human Rights Fund in Turkey

Ukraine: Small Grants for Investigative Reporting Projects

Deadline: 12-Dec-22 The Institute for War and Peace Reporting is now inviting applications from journalists for its Small Grants for Investigative Reporting Projects. The aim of the call for applications is to provide Ukraine journalists with the skills, knowledge and financial support to … [Read more...] about Ukraine: Small Grants for Investigative Reporting Projects

Call for Applications: Small Grants for local Civil Society Organizations in Moldova

Deadline: 27-Jan-23 UN Women invites eligible applicants to submit applications for Small Grants for local Civil Society Organizations from both banks of the Nistru river under the Peacebuilding Fund Project. The small grants are intended exclusively to support the institutional capacity … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Small Grants for local Civil Society Organizations in Moldova

Legal Education Foundation’s Stronger Sector Funding – UK

Deadline: 6-Feb-23 The Legal Education Foundation’s Stronger Sector Funding is now open for applications. The Legal Education Foundation believes that a strong civil society is essential to achieve their vision of a just and fair society. This grants programme offers flexible funding for … [Read more...] about Legal Education Foundation’s Stronger Sector Funding – UK

Stronger Sector Funding – UK

Deadline: 6-Feb-23 The Legal Education Foundation has launched the Stronger Sector Funding. The Legal Education Foundation believes that a strong civil society is essential to achieve their vision of a just and fair society. This grants programme offers flexible funding for organisations using the … [Read more...] about Stronger Sector Funding – UK

Europe Foundation announces Call for Proposals to Support DPOs and CSOs in Georgia

Deadline: 23-Jan-23 Europe Foundation is pleased to announce a call for proposals for Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) operating in Shida Kartli, Kvemo Kartli, Kakheti, and Samtskhe-Javakheti regions of Georgia and working on promoting and protecting … [Read more...] about Europe Foundation announces Call for Proposals to Support DPOs and CSOs in Georgia

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship (United States)

Deadline: 1-Apr-23 The Legal Defence Fund is excited to announce the Herbert Lehman Scholarship, a national, highly competitive scholarship that makes annual awards to qualified, outstanding undergraduate students. Herbert Lehman Scholarships were initially awarded to help African-American … [Read more...] about Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship (United States)

2023 Erasmus+ Call for Proposals Now launched- Irish Organisations Invited to Apply

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 Léargas is delighted to invite bodies active in the fields of education, training, youth and sport to apply for funding within the Erasmus+ Programme. In addition, groups of young people who are active in youth work, but not necessarily in the context of a youth … [Read more...] about 2023 Erasmus+ Call for Proposals Now launched- Irish Organisations Invited to Apply

Grants to Support Rights-Based CSOs Working on Social Inclusion and Youth in Turkey

Deadline: 7-Feb-23 The European Commission (EC) has launched the call for proposals to strengthen participatory democracy as well as to contribute to the advancement of human and fundamental rights in Turkey by supporting rights-based civil society organisations. CSF-funded actions have been … [Read more...] about Grants to Support Rights-Based CSOs Working on Social Inclusion and Youth in Turkey

Call for Proposals: Enhancing Accountability in South Africa

Deadline: 26-Jan-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking Proposal for Enhancing Accountability. The Programme aims to contribute to Sustainable evelopment Goal (SDG) 16 to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Enhancing Accountability in South Africa

Spotlight Jamaica: Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations

Deadline: 10-Dec-22 The UN Women Multi-Country Office (MCO) - Caribbean, seeks to partner with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to provide support to women's rights groups, CSOs, and relevant stakeholders through the coordination of actions aimed at increasing opportunities and support to … [Read more...] about Spotlight Jamaica: Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations

Human Rights Due Diligence in Business Operations Training in Kyrgyzstan

Deadline: 31-Dec-22 UNDP in the Kyrgyz Republic invites businesses to participate in the training on Human Rights Due Diligence in Business Operations. UNDP, with support from the Government of Japan, is making available a three-step guidance service to Japanese companies and their suppliers … [Read more...] about Human Rights Due Diligence in Business Operations Training in Kyrgyzstan

Funding Opportunity: U.S. Embassy Dhaka Public Diplomacy Section (Bangladesh)

Deadline: 31-Dec-22 U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit program proposals that strengthen, expand, and celebrate U.S.-Bangladesh people-to-people ties, institutional linkages, and bilateral cooperation of U.S.- Bangladesh diplomatic … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity: U.S. Embassy Dhaka Public Diplomacy Section (Bangladesh)

Applications Open for Standard Grants

Deadline: 19-Jan-23 The Euro-Mediterranean Foundation of Support to Human Rights Defenders is inviting applications for Standard Grants. Funding Information The amount of funding requested may not exceed EUR 40,000. It usually falls between EUR 5,000 and EUR 30,000. The maximum duration … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Standard Grants

European Commission: Thematic Program on Human Rights and Democracy

Deadline: 10-Feb-23 The European Commission (EC) is inviting call for proposals for the Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy (HR&D) to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and rule of law worldwide through support to civil society initiatives. It … [Read more...] about European Commission: Thematic Program on Human Rights and Democracy

Community Legal Grants – Australia

Deadline: 6-Mar-23 The Victoria Law Foundation is inviting applications for the Community Legal Grants to help the community to navigate civil legal issues and the Victorian justice system. Community Legal Grants support projects that improve community understanding of a civil legal issue or … [Read more...] about Community Legal Grants – Australia

Funding Call: Modern Slavery and Climate Change (UK)

Deadline: 12-Jan-23 The Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (Modern Slavery PEC) has issued a funding call for research on modern slavery and climate change. The aim of this call is to generate new evidence on how policies on climate change can recognise, address and … [Read more...] about Funding Call: Modern Slavery and Climate Change (UK)

Front Line Defenders 2023 Award – Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Deadline: 13-Jan-23 The Front Line Defenders is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The purpose of the Award is to give visibility to HRDs who are not normally acknowledged or recognised at the international level. At the … [Read more...] about Front Line Defenders 2023 Award – Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Research, Development and Analysis Fund in the UK

Deadline: 13-Mar-23 The Nuffield Foundation is inviting applications for the Research, Development and Analysis Fund. The Nuffield Foundation’s research, development and analysis portfolio is central to the delivery of their mission to advance educational opportunity and social well-being … [Read more...] about Research, Development and Analysis Fund in the UK

Community Vitality Grant Program – Canada

Deadline: 10-Feb-23 The London Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Vitality Grant Program to support innovative projects seeking to improve the quality of life. Issue Areas The proposal must primarily address one of the seven issue areas: Education Gender … [Read more...] about Community Vitality Grant Program – Canada

Gucci Changemakers North America Impact Fund (US & Canada)

Deadline: 3-Feb-23 The Gucci Equilibrium is inviting applications for Gucci Changemakers North America Impact Fund. Gucci created the fund to accelerate positive social change in diverse communities by supporting grass-roots organizations that are making a local impact. The fund provides … [Read more...] about Gucci Changemakers North America Impact Fund (US & Canada)

USAID-Mozambique: Grants for Promoting Democracy and Human Rights Activity

Deadline: 27-Jan-23 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Promoting Democracy and Human Rights (DIREITOS) activity. The goal of this program is to increase political … [Read more...] about USAID-Mozambique: Grants for Promoting Democracy and Human Rights Activity

ISDAO – Love Alliance: Call for Proposals for the 3rd cycle

Deadline: 18-Dec-22 The Initiative Sankofa d’Afrique de l’Ouest (ISDAO) has launched a Call for Proposals for the 3rd cycle of grants from organizations/groups led by LGBTQI people, people who use drugs, and/or sex workers communities in Burkina Faso and Nigeria. It is an initiative that aims … [Read more...] about ISDAO – Love Alliance: Call for Proposals for the 3rd cycle

US: Impact Fund for Projects (Human Rights, Environmental Justice, & Poverty Law)

Deadline: 10-Jan-23 Applications for Impact Fund are now open to award recoverable grants to legal services nonprofits, private attorneys, and small law firms who seek to advance justice in the areas of civil and human rights, environmental justice, and poverty law. Sectors Social … [Read more...] about US: Impact Fund for Projects (Human Rights, Environmental Justice, & Poverty Law)

Social Justice Fund – United States

Deadline: 24-Apr-23 The A.J. Muste Memorial Institute is seeking applications for the Social Justice Fund. The Social Justice Fund makes grants for grassroots activist projects in the US, giving priority to those with small budgets and little access to more mainstream funding sources. They are … [Read more...] about Social Justice Fund – United States

The 2023 Mark Palmer Prize: Call for Nominations

Deadline: 31-Dec-22 Freedom House is soliciting nominations for the 2023 Mark Palmer Prize, which recognizes exceptional achievements to protect and advance democracy by diplomats and officials serving in intergovernmental institutions. The award takes its name from the late Mark Palmer, a … [Read more...] about The 2023 Mark Palmer Prize: Call for Nominations

Global Europe Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy

Deadline: 27-Mar-23 The European Commission is pleased to announce the Open applications of the Global Europe Thematic Programme on Human rights and Democracy that contributes to justice and the rule of law through increased accountability for serious human rights violations and … [Read more...] about Global Europe Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy

Digital Freedom Fund to Support Strategic Litigation on Digital Rights in Europe

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 The Digital Freedom Fund is now open for applications to support strategic litigation on digital rights in Europe that contributes to advancing human rights in the digital context. Thematic Focus Areas They are particularly interested in receiving applications for strategic … [Read more...] about Digital Freedom Fund to Support Strategic Litigation on Digital Rights in Europe

Amnesty International 2022 Photo Competition (Australia)

Deadline: 12-Dec-22 Amnesty International is inviting professional photographers, amateurs and enthusiasts to submit a photograph they have taken that encapsulates the theme of Protest for its Amnesty International 2022 Photo Competition. This Photography Competition aims to celebrate the … [Read more...] about Amnesty International 2022 Photo Competition (Australia)

Call to Action for Journalists: #CrisesofInequality UNRISD Media Contest

Deadline: 4-Dec-22 The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) is launching the #CrisesofInequality Media Contest for the best journalistic materials to showcase the key themes of the Institute’s 2022 Flagship Report: Crises of Inequality: Shifting Power for a New … [Read more...] about Call to Action for Journalists: #CrisesofInequality UNRISD Media Contest

Samoa: Public Diplomacy Grants Program

Deadline: 1-Feb-23 The U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa 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. PDS Samoa invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects that seek to do at least one … [Read more...] about Samoa: Public Diplomacy Grants Program

Call for Projects in South Africa: Adapting to Climate Change, Promoting Social Justice, Expanding Cooperation in Higher Education

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Mission to South Africa of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for Federal financial assistance to support projects that strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and South … [Read more...] about Call for Projects in South Africa: Adapting to Climate Change, Promoting Social Justice, Expanding Cooperation in Higher Education

Peace Development Fund: Community Organizing Grants Program

Deadline: 6-Jan-23 The Peace Development Fund (PDF) is seeking applications for its Community Organizing Grants Program. The Community Organizing Grants program contains PDF’s annual grantmaking docket which consists of four grant programs: the Board Docket, PVCAF, The Braiding New Worlds Fund … [Read more...] about Peace Development Fund: Community Organizing Grants Program

Caribbean Vulnerable Communities: Small Grants Program

Deadline: 11-Dec-22 The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) is pleased to announce funding for small grants to support human rights documentation using the shared incidents database and other related support services. CVC is the largest coalition of community-based organizations (CBOs) in … [Read more...] about Caribbean Vulnerable Communities: Small Grants Program

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