Deadline: 03-Feb-2025 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for the Human Rights & Democracy Thematic Programme. Objectives The global objective of this call for proposals is to empower civil society organisations and to support their efforts to promote, protect, and ensure … [Read more...] about CFPs: Human Rights & Democracy Thematic Programme in Kosovo
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.
Entries open for the Martin Ennals Award 2025
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity The Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders honors individuals and organizations who have shown exceptional commitment to defending human rights, despite the risks involved. The promotion and defense of human rights by activists and civil society … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Martin Ennals Award 2025
Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge 2025
Deadline: 31-Jan-25 Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), together with Shockwave Foundation and Munich Re Foundation, invite agricultural innovators in East Africa to apply for the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) challenge. After two successful rounds of the Resilient … [Read more...] about Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge 2025
Apply Now: EMK Small Grant Program (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 15-Jan-25 The Edward M. Kennedy Small Grant is a competition inviting organizations to submit proposals that strengthen U.S.-Bangladesh relations at the grassroots level. This initiative encourages innovative solutions to local social challenges, fostering deeper collaboration … [Read more...] about Apply Now: EMK Small Grant Program (Bangladesh)
CFPs: Advancement of Women, Peace and Security agenda in Refugee Settlements and Host Communities of Uganda
Deadline: 23-Dec-24 The UN Women is currently seeking proposals for a Responsible Party to implement interventions under Outcome Two of the project, specifically focusing on ensuring refugee women and youth, including women peacebuilders and women human rights defenders, gain timely and quality … [Read more...] about CFPs: Advancement of Women, Peace and Security agenda in Refugee Settlements and Host Communities of Uganda
Small Grant Round: Apply for Collaboration Lab for Bangladeshi Media & Civil Society
Deadline: 18-Dec-2024 The Free Press Unlimited, in collaboration with ARTICLE 19, invites Bangladeshi civil society organizations (CSOs) and media to form alliances to together apply for this third and final round of the Collaboration Lab. The Collaboration Lab is a small grants project for … [Read more...] about Small Grant Round: Apply for Collaboration Lab for Bangladeshi Media & Civil Society
Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 21-Dec-2024 The High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka 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 Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Sri Lanka
Apply Now: European Youth Together Projects 2025
Deadline: 6-Mar-25 The European Commission is pleased to announce the European Youth Together projects to create networks promoting regional partnerships, to be run in close cooperation with young people from across Europe (EU Member States and third countries associated to the programme). The … [Read more...] about Apply Now: European Youth Together Projects 2025
GCSP launches Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2025
Deadline: 20-Mar-2025 The Geopolitics and Global Futures (GCSP) has launched the Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security to reward groundbreaking concepts that offer exceptional promise in addressing peace and security challenges. Concepts from a wide variety of fields may be … [Read more...] about GCSP launches Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2025
Grants for Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society Organizations (Mexico)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for its Lot 1 Human Rights and Democracy, Lots 2 and 3 Civil Society Organizations. Objectives Objectives for Lot 1 The Plan of Action on Human Rights and Democracy (2020 – 2024) establishes five lines of action … [Read more...] about Grants for Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society Organizations (Mexico)
Call for Applications: EaP Civil Society Fellowships Programme 2025
Deadline: 30-Dec-2024 The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility Project is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for its EU-funded Fellowship programme! Objectives The main objective of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellowships is to support civil society activists or … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: EaP Civil Society Fellowships Programme 2025
Applications open for Digital Freedom Fund 2025
Deadline: 17-Feb-2025 Applications are now open for the Digital Freedom Fund to support strategic litigation in Europe that contributes to advancing human rights in the digital context and the use of technology. Types of Grants Currently they accept grant applications for two types of … [Read more...] about Applications open for Digital Freedom Fund 2025
Apply now for EMHRF Standard Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 05-Feb-2025 Apply now for the EMHRF Standard Grants Program. Grants are allocated 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 leadership, and operate in remote … [Read more...] about Apply now for EMHRF Standard Grants Program 2025
Souter Charitable Trust Fund Programme – United Kingdom
Deadline: 13-Dec-2024 The Souter Charitable Trust supports projects engaged in the relief of human suffering in all its aspects in the UK and overseas – especially, but not exclusively, those with a Christian emphasis and ethos. Current legislation does not permit the trustees to give direct … [Read more...] about Souter Charitable Trust Fund Programme – United Kingdom
US Embassy Funding for ‘Promoting Economic Prosperity and Human Development Program’ (Equatorial Guinea)
Deadline: 05-Feb-2025 U.S. Embassy Malabo of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Promoting Economic Prosperity and Human Development Program. Promoting Economic Prosperity and Human Development is a small grants program that seeks to … [Read more...] about US Embassy Funding for ‘Promoting Economic Prosperity and Human Development Program’ (Equatorial Guinea)
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Sudan
Deadline: 15-Mar-2025 The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the Office of Sudan Affairs (OSA) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. PDS invites proposals for programs that support OSA goals in Sudan. Successful proposals must … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Sudan
DOJ/OVW: Justice for Families Program (US)
Deadline: 17-Jan-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is accepting applications for Justice for Families Program to support activities to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, … [Read more...] about DOJ/OVW: Justice for Families Program (US)
U.S. Embassy Nairobi Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program
Deadline: 15-Jan-2025 The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program. PDS Nairobi invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Kenya … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Nairobi Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program
Call for Applications: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 16-May-2025 The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. PAS Hong Kong and Macau invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
NOFO: U.S. Embassy Prague PDS Annual Program Statement (Czech Republic)
Deadline: 15-Jan-25 The U.S. Embassy Prague Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce available funding for projects advancing key strategic goals through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The Embassy plans to fund projects that strengthen … [Read more...] about NOFO: U.S. Embassy Prague PDS Annual Program Statement (Czech Republic)
CFPs: Health Systems Strengthening on Human Resources Development New Projects
Deadline: 21-Jan-2025 This call supports projects seeking initial funding from L’Initiative (new projects) to strengthen health systems with a focus on human resources development. As part of the funding cycle, L’Initiative has made health systems strengthening through support for health human … [Read more...] about CFPs: Health Systems Strengthening on Human Resources Development New Projects
CFPs: Strengthening the role of Key and Vulnerable Populations (New Projects)
Deadline: 21-Jan-2025 L’Initiative is seeking proposals to strengthen the role of key and Vulnerable Populations in relation to HIV, tuberculosis and/or malaria to improve their health and wellbeing. It supports projects seeking initial funding from L’Initiative (new projects) and designed … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening the role of Key and Vulnerable Populations (New Projects)
Civil Society Organisation’s Thematic Programme in Indonesia
Deadline: 21-Jan-2025 The European Commission (EC) has launched the Civil Society Organisation’s Thematic Programme to strengthen local CSOs as independent actors of good governance and development in their own right in priority areas of EU-Indonesia cooperation. Priorities The two … [Read more...] about Civil Society Organisation’s Thematic Programme in Indonesia
Mennonite Mission Network launches Anti-Racism Grants Program – US
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 The Mennonite Mission Network has launched the Anti-Racism Grants Program for underfunded ministries and agencies in the United States managed by Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous or other People of Color groups who are engaged in peacebuilding, social justice and … [Read more...] about Mennonite Mission Network launches Anti-Racism Grants Program – US
U.S. Embassy Harare Public Diplomacy Program 2025 (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The U.S. Embassy Harare Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. PD Harare invites proposals for projects that strengthen networks between the people of the … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Harare Public Diplomacy Program 2025 (Zimbabwe)
Applications open for Community Organizing Grants Program (US, Haiti and Mexico)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 Applications are now open for the Community Organizing Grants Program. The Community Organizing Grants Program is an umbrella for PDF’s annual grantmaking docket which consists of three grant programs: the Seeding the Movement Fund (formerly the “Board Docket”, Western … [Read more...] about Applications open for Community Organizing Grants Program (US, Haiti and Mexico)
Apply for Funding from the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC)
Deadline: 10-Jan-25 The Embassy of Finland in Pretoria hereby invites civil society organizations and innovation support organizations based in Lesotho to submit project proposals to apply for funding from the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC). The objective of this call is as follows: to … [Read more...] about Apply for Funding from the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC)
Research Grants on Reducing Inequality in the United States
Deadline: 08-Jan-2025 The William T. Grant Foundation is pleased to announce the Research Grants to support research to build, test, or increase understanding of programs, policies, or practices to reduce inequality in the academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes of young people ages … [Read more...] about Research Grants on Reducing Inequality in the United States
Capacity Development Training Programme in Netherlands
Deadline: 21-Nov-24 Nuffic has launched the opportunity for Dutch training providers to organise a capacity development programme for Lebanese organisations covering security sector reform and migration in Lebanon. Topics Suggested topics of the requested training Understanding … [Read more...] about Capacity Development Training Programme in Netherlands
Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in South Africa
Deadline: 10-Jan-25 The Embassy of Finland in Pretoria hereby invites South African civil society organizations and innovation support organizations to submit project proposals to apply for funding from the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC). Finland continues its long-term human rights policy … [Read more...] about Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in South Africa
Safe Abortion Action Fund Program: Multi-Year Grants of Up to $120,000 for Organisations in LMICs
Deadline: 18-Dec-24 Applications are now open for the Safe Abortion Action Fund Program. Through the funding and support they work to de-stigmatize abortion and to create opportunities for organisations working on abortion to connect with like-minded partners, with the goal of supporting a … [Read more...] about Safe Abortion Action Fund Program: Multi-Year Grants of Up to $120,000 for Organisations in LMICs
Grants to strengthen Rule of Law and Criminal Defense Services in Georgia
Deadline: 13-Dec-2024 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 for both the Georgia Bar Association (GBA) and Legal Aid Services (LAS) to provide … [Read more...] about Grants to strengthen Rule of Law and Criminal Defense Services in Georgia
Applications open for A B Charitable Trust Grant Programme – UK
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 Applications are now open for the A B Charitable Trust Grant Programme to support work that promotes human dignity and defends the human rights of the most marginalised and excluded people. They believe in justice not charity. For them, this means taking a rights-based … [Read more...] about Applications open for A B Charitable Trust Grant Programme – UK
Expressions of Interest: Funding for Climate & Environmental Justice Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-2024 WomenStrong is actively seeking potential grantees that identify as local women-led organizations working in urban and peri-urban areas on climate and/or environmental justice-related issues and taking a gender-responsive approach. It povides unrestricted grants to women-led … [Read more...] about Expressions of Interest: Funding for Climate & Environmental Justice Program
US: Righteous Persons Foundation Grant Program ($5,000 to $150,000 per year)
Deadline: 12-Feb-2025 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 … [Read more...] about US: Righteous Persons Foundation Grant Program ($5,000 to $150,000 per year)
RFPs: Avangrid Foundation Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 22-Nov-2024 The Avangrid Foundation is accepting proposals for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program to support the operational capabilities and expand outreach to communities historically in and around our utility service areas and wind and solar facilities. Goals The goals … [Read more...] about RFPs: Avangrid Foundation Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program (US)
Call for Proposals: Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme
Deadline: 29-Nov-2024 The International AIDS Society (IAS) invites you to submit a proposal to implement a six-month innovation project (from April to October 2025) that addresses a need for young people living with and affected by HIV. The IAS will support a new cohort of five Young Leaders … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme
CFPs: Women for Climate Resilience Societies EmPower Programme (Cambodia)
Deadline: 25-Nov-24 The EmPower Programme: Women for Climate-resilient Societies is a unique partnership between UN Women and UN Environment Programme, supported by the governments of Germany, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland that aims to enhance climate action and disaster risk reduction in … [Read more...] about CFPs: Women for Climate Resilience Societies EmPower Programme (Cambodia)
U.S. Embassy Tirana PAS Annual Grants Program (Albania)
Deadline: 21-May-25 The U.S. Embassy Tirana Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Annual Grants Program. The Public Affairs Section Tirana invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Tirana PAS Annual Grants Program (Albania)
Submissions open for V4 Gen Mini-Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-2024 The International Visegrad Fund is accepting submissions for the V4 Gen Mini-Grant Program to provide financial contribution to short-term cross-border youth mobility in the V4 region and its immediate neighborhood. V4 Gen Mini-Grant Program helps to promote democratic … [Read more...] about Submissions open for V4 Gen Mini-Grant Program
Call for Proposals for Feminist Events: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Deadline: 01-Nov-2024 The Women's Fund Armenia is excited to announce a Call for Proposals for the upcoming Feminist Events dedicated to the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The campaign aims to raise awareness and inspire action to end all forms of gender-based violence. … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Feminist Events: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Apply for Direct Aid Small Grant Program – India
Deadline: 04-Nov-2024 Apply now for the Direct Aid Small Grant Program to support projects that have a strong development focus, contribute to poverty reduction, and strengthen communities in India. Over the past decade, DAP has built linkages and fostered relationships between Australia and … [Read more...] about Apply for Direct Aid Small Grant Program – India
Call for Proposals: Carta Magna and Equalities Enabling Fund in Guatemala and Honduras
Deadline: 15-Nov-2024 The British Embassy is now accepting project proposals for Magna Carta Fund and Equalities Enabling Fund. Program Information Magna Carta Fund The Magna Carta Fund (MCF) is the Human Rights Department’s flagship programme for providing small-scale, agile funding … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Carta Magna and Equalities Enabling Fund in Guatemala and Honduras
Request for Proposals: AI Act Implementation Grants
Deadline: 10-Nov-24 The European AI & Society Fund is pleased to invite applications for its AI Act Implementation Grants to support immediate work to promote social justice objectives in the implementation of the European AI Act. The AI Act Implementation grants aim to resource the … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: AI Act Implementation Grants
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (Canada)
Deadline: 4-Dec-24 Applications are now open for Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program to support the mandate of the Department of Canadian Heritage by building on Canada's strength as a diverse and inclusive society. Objectives The Program’s objectives are to support communities to: … [Read more...] about Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (Canada)
Call for Proposals: Direct Aid Small Grants Program in Nepal
Deadline: 17-Nov-2024 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is accepting proposals for the Direct Aid Small Grants Program to work with local communities in developing countries on projects that reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development consistent with Australia's national … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Direct Aid Small Grants Program in Nepal
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 30-May-2025 The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose PAS Bridgetown invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program 2025
Up to £5,000 available under Comic Relief Community Fund Programme – UK
Deadline: 08-Nov-2024 The Comic Relief Community Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for grassroots, community-led organisations in England to help support the delivery of services and activity that benefit local communities. Focus Areas Grants are available to support organisations that … [Read more...] about Up to £5,000 available under Comic Relief Community Fund Programme – UK
Open call for Civil Society Organizations in Burundi
Deadline: 30-Oct-2024 The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has opened a call for Civil Society Organizations for Improving access to justice services and rights for vulnerable detainees, through the provision legal and psychological support services and capacity building of civil society … [Read more...] about Open call for Civil Society Organizations in Burundi
Applications open for Global Fund Small Grant Program in South Africa
Deadline: 22-Oct-2024 Applications are now open for the Global Fund Small Grant Program, focuses on strengthening community systems for scaled-up, good-quality, sustainable community-based responses. This includes strengthening community groups, organizations and networks, and supporting … [Read more...] about Applications open for Global Fund Small Grant Program in South Africa
