Deadline: 26-Jan-25 The European Parliament's Sakharov Fellowship Program offers up to 14 human rights defenders selected from non-EU countries the opportunity to follow a two-week intensive training in Brussels and at the Global Campus of Human Rights in Venice. The empowering programme for … [Read more...] about Sakharov Fellowship Program for Human Rights Defenders
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: UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture
Deadline: 01-Mar-2025 The United Nations General Assembly mandated the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture to distribute voluntary contributions to victims of torture through “established channels of assistance”. The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture's mandate is to … [Read more...] about CFAs: UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture
CFPs: Public Diplomacy Mission’s Mexico Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 21-Feb-25 The U.S. Mission Mexico’s PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico through cultural, economic, educational, professional, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral … [Read more...] about CFPs: Public Diplomacy Mission’s Mexico Annual Program Statement
Open Call: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Kenya)
Deadline: 15-Mar-25 The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Kenya and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must advance a U.S. linkage including, for … [Read more...] about Open Call: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Kenya)
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Paraguay
Deadline: 13-Feb-25 The Embassy of Canada in Paraguay is pleased to announce its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Paraguay
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2025- Argentina
Deadline: 13-Feb-25 The Embassy of Canada in Argentina 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 Affairs … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2025- Argentina
Open Call for Greater Lawrence Summer Fund (US)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2025 The Essex County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce its call for applications for the Greater Lawrence Summer Fund to focus on closing the opportunity and achievement gaps for thousands of youth in greater Lawrence each year by increasing access to enrichment and … [Read more...] about Open Call for Greater Lawrence Summer Fund (US)
The Women’s Fund of Essex County in United States
Deadline: 08-Jan-2025 The Women’s Fund of Essex County raises funds specifically to award grants to non-profit organizations focused on gender-specific programs and services for at-risk women and girls in Essex County. Their grants are awarded annually to results-oriented organizations that … [Read more...] about The Women’s Fund of Essex County in United States
Andrew Wainwright Reform Trust Grant Program (UK)
Deadline: 14-Jan-2025 The Andrew Wainwright Reform Trust is accepting grant applications to work for a just and democratic society and to redress political and social injustices. It is a wide-ranging remit for reform, but the Trust will prioritise organisations that are ineligible for … [Read more...] about Andrew Wainwright Reform Trust Grant Program (UK)
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Grant Programme in Northern Ireland (UK)
Deadline: 17-Feb-25 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is inviting applications for its funding initiatives that advance peace, equality, inclusion, and human rights within Northern Ireland. Vision The vision is of a Northern Ireland with the following characteristics:A constitutional … [Read more...] about Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Grant Programme in Northern Ireland (UK)
Call for EOIs: DRL Increasing Access to Information Program in North Korea
Deadline: 10-Jan-2025 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organizations interested in implementing programs to increase the free flow of objective, independent information into, out of, and within the Democratic People’s Republic of … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: DRL Increasing Access to Information Program in North Korea
CFPs: Promoting Human Rights and Accountability in North Korea
Deadline: 10-Jan-2025 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is seeking proposals from organizations interested in implementing programs to advance human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). CategoriesFostering … [Read more...] about CFPs: Promoting Human Rights and Accountability in North Korea
Racial Equity and Community Partnership Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 24-Jan-25 The Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations has launched the Racial Equity and Community Partnership Grant Program to foster mutually beneficial partnerships between community-based organizations and Northwestern University representatives that address the root causes … [Read more...] about Racial Equity and Community Partnership Grant Program (US)
CFAs: Charles-Webb Ed Croft Endowment Fund (US)
Deadline: 3-Feb-25 The Coastal Community Foundation is requesting applications for its Charles-Webb Ed Croft Endowment Fund to improve the lives of children with special needs in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties. CategoriesEducation - Related to the process of teaching, learning, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Charles-Webb Ed Croft Endowment Fund (US)
Call for Concept Notes: MATRA Program 2025 (Albania)
Deadline: 10-Feb-25 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Tirana invites non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to submit concept notes for the Matra Program. Matra stands for maatschappelijke transformatie, meaning ‘social transformation’. It is part of the Dutch support to current … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: MATRA Program 2025 (Albania)
NOFO: Research and Evaluation of AI for Criminal Justice Purposes (US)
Deadline: 4-Mar-25 The National Institute of Justice has launched applications for its funding opportunity to support research and evaluation that advances the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the criminal justice system. The goal is to improve the fairness, accuracy, and effectiveness … [Read more...] about NOFO: Research and Evaluation of AI for Criminal Justice Purposes (US)
Call for Applications: CrossCulture Program (CCP) Synergy
Deadline: 16-Feb-25 Applications are now open for the CCP Synergy to promote tandem cooperations between civil society organisations from Germany and one of the 45 CCP partner countries which would like to carry out a joint initiative and network sustainably. Brief stays by employees from the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: CrossCulture Program (CCP) Synergy
Accountability for Mass Atrocities Program (United States)
Deadline: 3-Mar-25 The Office of Global Criminal Justice of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to strengthen national and international accountability mechanisms investigating and/or prosecuting mass atrocities … [Read more...] about Accountability for Mass Atrocities Program (United States)
Enhancing Civil Society Capacities for Resilience and Recovery in Ukraine
Deadline: 25-Jan-2025 The International Renaissance Foundation (IRF) together with the Eastern Europe Foundation (EEF), with the support of the Norwegian Agency for Development and Cooperation (NORAD) and in partnership with Sweden (Sida), have launched a three-year project “Enhancing Civil … [Read more...] about Enhancing Civil Society Capacities for Resilience and Recovery in Ukraine
Community Foundation Competitive Grants (US)
Deadline: 3-Feb-25 The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is committed to making grants that maximize impact on the eight counties of Western New York within four Community Goals. These goals were selected by the Board of Directors as a result of a thorough strategic planning process … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Competitive Grants (US)
Adirondack Foundation Generous Acts Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 7-Feb-25 The Adirondack Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Generous Acts Grant Program to address needs and identify opportunities where philanthropic dollars can make a positive difference. Focus Areas Generous Acts grants are single-year competitive awards … [Read more...] about Adirondack Foundation Generous Acts Grant Program (US)
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2025 – Brazil
Deadline: 31-Jan-25 The Embassy of Canada in Brazil is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2025 – Brazil
Up to €10,000 Funding to support Champion Digital Rights in Uganda’s Business Sector
Deadline: 24-Jan-25 The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), in partnership with Enabel and the European Union, is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Uganda. This initiative is part of the … [Read more...] about Up to €10,000 Funding to support Champion Digital Rights in Uganda’s Business Sector
Hillman Emergent Innovation (HEI) Grant Program – US
Deadline: 18-Feb-25 The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation is seeking applications for the Hillman Emergent Innovation (HEI) Grant Program to accelerate the development of bold, nursing-driven interventions that improve the health and healthcare of marginalized populations. These populations … [Read more...] about Hillman Emergent Innovation (HEI) Grant Program – US
WPHF call to Support Local Women’s and Young Women’s CSOs in Haiti
Deadline: 20-Jan-2025 The Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has launched a call for proposals to support local women's and young women's civil society organizations in Haiti to increase their active participation and leadership in humanitarian response, protection of women and girls, and … [Read more...] about WPHF call to Support Local Women’s and Young Women’s CSOs in Haiti
Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 10-Jan-2025 The Front Line Defenders is currently accepting nominations for the Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk, intended for HRDs for whom visibility can contribute to their security and who have not already had a lot of international recognition for their … [Read more...] about Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders
Open Call: Program and Operating Grants (Canada)
Deadline: 03-Feb-2025 Applications are now open for the Program and Operating Grants to provide ongoing support to organizations and programming which advance the access to justice needs of Albertans. Funding Information There is no maximum budget for an Operating or Program Grant. This … [Read more...] about Open Call: Program and Operating Grants (Canada)
Alberta Law Foundation Project Grants (Canada)
Deadline: 03-Feb-2025 The Alberta Law Foundation is seeking applications for the Project Grants program that advance the access to justice needs of Albertans. Grant Types There are two types of Project grants: Small Project Grants: The maximum amount available for each project is … [Read more...] about Alberta Law Foundation Project Grants (Canada)
CFAs: Ensuring Women’s Health, Wellness and Safety in Rural Spaces in the Spice Sector (India)
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 CFAs: Ensuring Women’s Health, Wellness and Safety in Rural Spaces in the Spice Sector (India)
Reporting on AI Ethics, Data and Digital Rights Course (Mexico and Colombia)
Deadline: 2-Feb-25 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is offering a new training opportunity to increase public awareness and understanding of some of the human rights risks introduced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and in relation to Data and Digital Rights (DDR). The course is designed to equip … [Read more...] about Reporting on AI Ethics, Data and Digital Rights Course (Mexico and Colombia)
Call for CSOs: Strengthening Advocacy and Communication on AI Ethics, Data and Digital Rights
Deadline: 2-Feb-25 The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is offering a new training opportunity to increase public awareness and understanding of some of the human rights risks introduced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and in relation to Data and Digital Rights (DDR). This course is designed … [Read more...] about Call for CSOs: Strengthening Advocacy and Communication on AI Ethics, Data and Digital Rights
Bishop of Lincoln’s Social Justice Fund Programme in the UK
Deadline: 15-Jan-2025 The Lincolnshire Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Bishop of Lincoln’s Social Justice Fund Programme to respond to human need and seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation. The … [Read more...] about Bishop of Lincoln’s Social Justice Fund Programme in the UK
Apply for Anti-Racism Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 24-Jan-2025 Applications are now open for Alberta’s Anti-Racism Grant to focus on anti-racism activities and initiatives that help address and prevent racism and promote more inclusive and accepting multicultural communities across Alberta. The grant will support community … [Read more...] about Apply for Anti-Racism Grant Program (Canada)
NOFO: Supporting Civil Society Advocacy and Resilience in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 17-Feb-2025 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 a project that aims to build collective civil society resilience and enable better advocacy initiatives … [Read more...] about NOFO: Supporting Civil Society Advocacy and Resilience in Sri Lanka
European Commission seeking Proposals to enhance Non state Actors’ Engagement in Vietnam
Deadline: 06-Feb-2025 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals to enhance non state actors’ engagement as actors of governance and development processes in Vietnam. The specific objective of this call for proposals engaging on ESG principles in line with international: Local non-state … [Read more...] about European Commission seeking Proposals to enhance Non state Actors’ Engagement in Vietnam
Peace and Security Programme in the United Kingdom
Deadline: 13-Feb-2025 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the Peace and Security Programme. Funding Priorities JRCT wishes to prioritise support for charitable work on the following issues: Challenging militarism They are interested in funding work … [Read more...] about Peace and Security Programme in the United Kingdom
Call for Nominations: Women in Community Life Awards 2025 (Australia)
Deadline: 15-Jan-25 The City of Greater Geelong is pleased to announce its annual Women in Community Life Awards to celebrate local women for their achievements in contributing to a fairer, more equitable community. The UN Women global theme for 2025 is 'March Forward'. This theme is from the UN … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Women in Community Life Awards 2025 (Australia)
CFPs: Organizational Development Grants Program in Kosovo
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 The Kosovo Foundation for Civil Society (KCSF) is accepting proposals for the Organizational development Grants Program. The Organizational development grants enable organizations of various levels that have a clear direction for their development to apply for the … [Read more...] about CFPs: Organizational Development Grants Program in Kosovo
Nominations open for RRI Collective Action Award
Deadline: 17-Jan-2025 Nominations are now open for the RRI Collective Action Award to celebrate the extraordinary achievements and efforts of communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, spotlighting their innovation, resilience, and unwavering commitment to sustainable livelihoods, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for RRI Collective Action Award
Democracy Commission Small Grants Program in Uzbekistan
Deadline: 28-Feb-2025 The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program to support the development of Uzbekistan’s democratic institutions and civil … [Read more...] about Democracy Commission Small Grants Program in Uzbekistan
Call for Proposals: Geneva AI Initiative (Switzerland)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 The Geneva AI Initiative is open to support international organizations and NGOs based in Geneva in developing projects that leverage the full potential of AI to tackle global challenges. The Geneva AI Initiative by the EPFL AI Center aims to strengthen the AI … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Geneva AI Initiative (Switzerland)
U.S. Mission to South Africa: Annual Program Statement 2025
Deadline: 14-Feb-25 The U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce its Annual Program Statement (APS) 2025. Successful proposals will align with the strategic priorities of the U.S. Mission to South Africa. Their overall … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa: Annual Program Statement 2025
Call for Proposals: Legal Aid and Social Protection Project (Tunisia)
Deadline: 1-Jan-25 The United Nations Development Programme has launched its call for proposals for civil society organizations as part of the “Legal Aid and Social Protection” project. The objective of this call for applications is to support civil society initiatives to strengthen access to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Legal Aid and Social Protection Project (Tunisia)
CFPs: Strengthening Capacity of Youth Workers to foster Civic Participation (Ukraine)
Deadline: 26-Dec-24 The present call for proposals is organized by the UNDP project “Civil Society and Youth Support” funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Through this CFP, UNDP aims to strengthen collaboration between civil society organizations and youth workers to enhance young … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening Capacity of Youth Workers to foster Civic Participation (Ukraine)
Call for Proposals: Challenge Facility for Civil Society (CFCS)
Deadline: 14-Feb-25 The Stop TB Partnership is thrilled to announce a total of 19 million USD to continue its support to civil society and TB-affected community partners to champion ambitious and strong people-centered, human-rights-based, gender-transformative national TB responses through Round … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Challenge Facility for Civil Society (CFCS)
Applications open for Low Value Grants Programme – Uzbekistan
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 The Low Value Grants Programme is a Programme organized by the ‘Strengthening the Rule of Law and human rights protection in Uzbekistan’ project implemented jointly by UNDP in Uzbekistan and Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan and funded by MFA … [Read more...] about Applications open for Low Value Grants Programme – Uzbekistan
Call for Proposals: Civic Action and Community Empowerment Grants Program in Kenya
Deadline: 13-Jan-2025 The KIOS Foundation is excited to announce the opening of our Civic Action and Community Empowerment Grant (CACEG), also known as the “Small Grant Scheme” to support community-level initiatives. Objectives The objectives to be achieved with the sub-granting support are … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Civic Action and Community Empowerment Grants Program in Kenya
USAID seeking Applications to implement DREAMS North Program (South Africa)
Deadline: 11-Feb-2025 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for one cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the “HIV Prevention Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women and Other Vulnerable Youth Populations - DREAMS North” … [Read more...] about USAID seeking Applications to implement DREAMS North Program (South Africa)
Submissions open for Direct Aid Program in Tonga
Deadline: 07-Feb-2025 The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) overseas posts. The program aims to support projects with a strong development focus that … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Direct Aid Program in Tonga
Impact Fund: Funding Nonprofits for Environmental, Racial, and Social Justice (US)
Deadline: 09-Jan-2025 The Impact Fund makes recoverable grants to nonprofit organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms involved in impact litigation. They fund economic, environmental, racial, and social justice cases that will benefit a community facing systemic oppression. Most … [Read more...] about Impact Fund: Funding Nonprofits for Environmental, Racial, and Social Justice (US)
