Deadline: 16-Feb-22 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 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Sri Lanka (2022)
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.
US: Secondary Analyses of Data on the National Incidence of Child Maltreatment Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Apr-22 The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) plans to solicit applications for Secondary Analyses of Data on the National Incidence of Child Maltreatment Grants Program to support researchers conducting secondary … [Read more...] about US: Secondary Analyses of Data on the National Incidence of Child Maltreatment Grants Program
Apply for an Agency Grant Program in the US
Deadline: 11-Mar-22 The Acton-Boxborough United Way (ABUW) is seeking applications for its Agency Grant Program to create a community where everyone belongs and thrives. For their 2022-2023 Community Impact Grants, ABUW is looking for organizations that equitably, effectively, and sustainably … [Read more...] about Apply for an Agency Grant Program in the US
2022 Improving Wellbeing Program (Australia)
Deadline: 2-Mar-22 The Tasmanian Community Fund has announced the 2022 Improving Wellbeing Program to recognize improved wellbeing as safe, connected, vibrant, healthy, and positive communities. Focus Areas The Tasmanian Community Fund is calling for expressions of interest for a range of … [Read more...] about 2022 Improving Wellbeing Program (Australia)
UN Women Call for Proposals in Nepal
Deadline: 21-Feb-22 UN Women is calling for proposals for Impact assessment of COVID-19 on access to justice for women and marginalized groups in Nepal. The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the … [Read more...] about UN Women Call for Proposals in Nepal
Call for Proposals: Year of Action Public Diplomacy Small Grants (Malaysia)
Deadline: 16-Feb-22 The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur is seeking proposals that advance commitments and initiatives announced at the first Summit for Democracy and/or otherwise tell the story of democracies delivering together in the Year of Action. President Biden designated the year between the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Year of Action Public Diplomacy Small Grants (Malaysia)
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Guyana and Suriname (2022)
Deadline: 15-Mar-22 The High Commission of Canada of Guyana 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 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Guyana and Suriname (2022)
Digital Freedom Fund – Apply Now!
Deadline: 01-Mar-22 Applications are now open for the Digital Freedom Fund to support strategic litigation on digital rights in Europe that contributes to advancing human rights in the digital context. Thematic Focus Areas DFF is particularly interested in receiving applications for strategic … [Read more...] about Digital Freedom Fund – Apply Now!
Brandpie: Pie for Good’ grant (US)
Deadline: 16-Feb-22 Brandpie's 2022 ‘Pie for Good’ grant application is now open for US-based non-profits and sustainability-minded organizations. The Brandpie Foundation typically helps not-for-profit organizations benefit from world-class brand strategy and design. Funding Information … [Read more...] about Brandpie: Pie for Good’ grant (US)
Grants for Juvenile Correctional Institution Management Training Course Development (Mexico)
Deadline: 11-Mar-22 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State (INL) has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to develop and deliver a curriculum on juvenile corrections … [Read more...] about Grants for Juvenile Correctional Institution Management Training Course Development (Mexico)
Caribbean Vulnerable Communities: Mini Grants for CSOs in Belize and Trinidad & Tobago
Deadline: 9-Feb-22 The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) is currently seeking applications for the Mini-Grants to support Advocacy Campaigns Focused on Reducing the incidence and impact of gender-based and intimate partner violence on key population groups. The Caribbean … [Read more...] about Caribbean Vulnerable Communities: Mini Grants for CSOs in Belize and Trinidad & Tobago
NGO Grants on Supporting Women’s Access to Justice in Turkey
Deadline: 25-Feb-22 Within the framework of the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey 2019-2022” and its action “Fostering women’s access to justice in Turkey”, the Council of Europe is launching a call for grants, open to … [Read more...] about NGO Grants on Supporting Women’s Access to Justice in Turkey
Nominations Open for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2022
Deadline: 30-Apr-22 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Václav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation, has issued a call for nominations for the 2022 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The Prize, created in 2013, aims to reward outstanding … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2022
Call for Applications: Investigative Grant Programme 2022 in Kyrgyzstan
Deadline: 20-Mar-22 The Justice for Journalists Foundation (JFJ) is launching its call for applications for its annual Investigative Grant Programme. Their grants cover the hard costs of getting to the story and reporting it – airfare, hotels, meals, ground transportation, fixers, translators, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Investigative Grant Programme 2022 in Kyrgyzstan
Philippines: Governance in Justice Programme Phase II (Window 2.3)
Deadline: 25-Feb-22 The Governance in Justice Programme II announces the Call for Proposal for its Window 2.3 called "Partnered Grants in the Implementation of Enhancing Local Government Capacities in Delivering Justice Services for Children at Risk (CAR) and Children in Conflict with the Law … [Read more...] about Philippines: Governance in Justice Programme Phase II (Window 2.3)
Philippines: Governance in Justice Programme Phase II (Window 2.1)
Deadline: 25-Feb-22 The Governance in justice Programme II announces the Call for Proposal for its Window 2.1 on "Partnered Grants of Safe, Fair-Environment and Responsive Barangays for Women or SAFER". In collaboration with the DILG-NBOO, selected CSO will help conduct capacity building … [Read more...] about Philippines: Governance in Justice Programme Phase II (Window 2.1)
United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery (UNVFCFS)
Deadline: 1-Mar-22 Applications are now open for the 2023 United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery (UNVFCFS). Priority in allocating grants is given to projects aimed at reparation, empowerment and integration of victims of contemporary forms of slavery through the … [Read more...] about United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery (UNVFCFS)
2022 Public Diplomacy Grant Program in Timor Leste
Deadline: 1-Sep-22 The U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking applications from organizations and individuals for 2022 Public Diplomacy Grant Program to strengthen the U.S.-Timorese partnership, bolster democratic institutions, including through … [Read more...] about 2022 Public Diplomacy Grant Program in Timor Leste
U.S. Mission To Pakistan: Curbing Anti-Women Propaganda
Deadline: 21-Mar-22 The Department of State Embassy of the United States in Islamabad is seeking applications for the Curbing Anti-Women Propaganda program, to empower male journalists and social media content creators to combat anti-women misinformation and online harassment campaigns by … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission To Pakistan: Curbing Anti-Women Propaganda
Research and Evaluation Innovation Fund: Global Trends in Democratic Erosion and Autocracy
Deadline: 25-Mar-22 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open-source competition for eligible organizations for the FY2021 Research and Evaluation Innovation Fund: Global Trends in Democratic Erosion and Autocracy. Goal: Contribute … [Read more...] about Research and Evaluation Innovation Fund: Global Trends in Democratic Erosion and Autocracy
The BEARR Trust: Small Grants Scheme
Deadline: 18-Feb-22 The BEARR Trust is now accepting applications for the Small Grants Scheme (SGS) to provide seed-corn funding to small CSOs working in partnerships in the field of health and social welfare. The SGS focuses on a specific theme, to support vulnerable groups such as the … [Read more...] about The BEARR Trust: Small Grants Scheme
Grants to fill the Evidence Gaps in Youth Homelessness Prevention in Canada
Deadline: 28-Feb-22 Making the Shift is seeking proposals from researchers and community organizations (who can hold tri-council funding) for one-time grants. They are looking for research projects that contribute to their evidence base of policy and service enhancements that prevent youth … [Read more...] about Grants to fill the Evidence Gaps in Youth Homelessness Prevention in Canada
CFPs: Return and Readmission of Irregular Migrants in the EU
Deadline: 20-Apr-22 The European Commission (EC) is currently seeking proposals for the Return and readmission of irregular migrants in the EU. Proposals should appraise and consider the drivers and the evidence base behind the EU’s return and readmission policies, and consider the … [Read more...] about CFPs: Return and Readmission of Irregular Migrants in the EU
US: Contact Theory in Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Program
Deadline: 25-Mar-22 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a research project that helps develop better, evidenced-based methods to assess the use and … [Read more...] about US: Contact Theory in Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Program
Call for Projects “Equality Women – Men” 2022
Deadline: 8-Apr-22 The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce 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. Objectives This call for … [Read more...] about Call for Projects “Equality Women – Men” 2022
Tajikistan: Democracy Commission Grant Program
Deadline: 20-Feb-22 The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan is pleased to announce the Democracy Commission Grant Program to promote civil society and address key societal issues through a series of targeted small grant programs. The Democracy Commission Grant Program awards primarily to non-governmental, … [Read more...] about Tajikistan: Democracy Commission Grant Program
Myanmar: Call for Proposals for Civil Society’s Projects
Deadline: 4-Feb-22 The French Embassy in Myanmar is launching a call for proposals led by civil society organizations as part of The fund to support innovative projects of civil society and coalition of actors known as PISCCA. The "Innovative Projects from Civil Society and Coalitions of … [Read more...] about Myanmar: Call for Proposals for Civil Society’s Projects
U.S. Embassy in Croatia: Small Grants Program 2022
Deadline: 10-May-22 The U.S. Embassy Zagreb Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the PDS Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines Embassy Zagreb’s funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Croatia: Small Grants Program 2022
Small Grants Program in Uruguay
Deadline: 2-Feb-22 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Montevideo is now accepting Statements of Interest (SOI) proposals to participate in the embassy’s Small Grants Program competition. The U.S. Department of States provides funding to PAS Montevideo programs that support U.S. … [Read more...] about Small Grants Program in Uruguay
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Malawi
Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that they are accepting proposals for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining the funding priorities, … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Malawi
DRL: Supporting Efforts to Address Accountability, Justice, and the Rule of Law in Libya
Deadline: 21-Mar-22 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for projects that improve accountability, justice, and the rule of law in Libya. DRL’s goal is to promote justice and accountability for serious violations … [Read more...] about DRL: Supporting Efforts to Address Accountability, Justice, and the Rule of Law in Libya
UN Women CFP: Spotlight Initiative in Jamaica
Deadline Extended: 25-Apr-22 The UN Women is calling for proposals for Jamaica Small Grants Application to support the expansion of the technical substantive capacity of groups working on innovative programmes to end violence against women and girls (VAWG). UN Women plans to award small grants … [Read more...] about UN Women CFP: Spotlight Initiative in Jamaica
CFAs: Small Project Grants Program in Kosovo
Deadline: 31-Mar-22 The Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Small Project Grants Program to deliver concrete results within a set timeframe. Small project grants will support specific actions of civil society initiatives and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Small Project Grants Program in Kosovo
United States: Teens for Tomorrow Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Feb-22 Quad Cities Community Foundation is seeking applications for the Teens for Tomorrow Grant Program. Teens for Tomorrow (T4T) is a youth philanthropy group made up of high school students from Rock Island County in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa. These young leaders … [Read more...] about United States: Teens for Tomorrow Grant Program
UNDP Call for Project Proposals in Tunisia
Deadline: 06-Feb-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is calling for project proposals in Tunisia. The joint UNDP / OHCHR project to improve access to justice in the governorates of Médenine and Tataouine is the concrete expression on the ground of the implementation in Tunisia … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Project Proposals in Tunisia
CFPs: The Impact of Inequalities on Democracy
Deadline: 20-Apr-22 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants under "The impact of inequalities on democracy". Proposals are expected to address some of the following points: To take stock of long-term trends in and types of inequalities (socio-economic, gender, age, spatial, digital … [Read more...] about CFPs: The Impact of Inequalities on Democracy
Grants to strengthen Racial, Ethnic and Religious Equality
Deadline: 20-Apr-22 The European Commission (EC) is offering grant programme entitled "Strengthening racial, ethnic and religious equality". Proposals should analyse the working, learning, living, environmental, health and social care conditions of people from minority or migrant descent in … [Read more...] about Grants to strengthen Racial, Ethnic and Religious Equality
Advanced Human Rights Course: The Right to Development in Africa
Deadline: 12-Aug-22 The Centre for Human Rights is seeking applications for the Advanced Human Rights Course: The Right to Development in Africa. The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, in partnership with the University of Antwerpen, will host an online one-week intensive short … [Read more...] about Advanced Human Rights Course: The Right to Development in Africa
Advanced Human Rights Course: Judicial Enforcement of Socio-Economic Rights (Africa)
Deadline: 05-May-22 The Centre for Human Rights has announced the applications for the Advanced Human Rights Course: Judicial Enforcement of Socio-Economic Rights. The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, will host a one-week intensive short course on judicial enforcement of … [Read more...] about Advanced Human Rights Course: Judicial Enforcement of Socio-Economic Rights (Africa)
Advanced Human Rights Course: Disability Rights in an African Context
Deadline: 23-Feb-22 The Centre for Human Rights has announced the applications for the Advanced Human Rights Course: Disability Rights in an African Context. The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, will host a one-week intensive short course on disability rights in an African … [Read more...] about Advanced Human Rights Course: Disability Rights in an African Context
Advanced Human Rights Course: Sexual Minority Rights (Africa)
Deadline: 07-Feb-22 The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, is seeking applications for the Advanced Human Rights Course: Sexual Minority Rights in Africa. The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, will host a one-week intensive short course on sexual minority rights … [Read more...] about Advanced Human Rights Course: Sexual Minority Rights (Africa)
2022 Local Grants Program (Mongolia)
Deadline: 31-Jul-22 The U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Local Grants Program (LGP). Purpose of Local Grants This program supports the development of … [Read more...] about 2022 Local Grants Program (Mongolia)
Advanced Human Rights Course: African Human Rights System in Comparative Perspectives
Deadline: 10-Mar-22 The Centre for Human Rights is seeking applications for the African Human Rights System in Comparative Perspectives. The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, in partnership with Ghent University, will host an online one-week intensive short course on the African … [Read more...] about Advanced Human Rights Course: African Human Rights System in Comparative Perspectives
Apply Now: Thinking of Europe Fellowship 2022
Deadline: 31-Jan-22 What moves you when you think about Europe? Are you involved with topics related to social justice, the climate crisis, and/or digitalization? Do you have ideas on how to change Europe for the better? And do you want to implement your ideas by creating a workshop for young … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Thinking of Europe Fellowship 2022
OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Justice for Families Program Solicitation (US)
Deadline: 15-Feb-22 The Office on Violence Against Women has announced the applications for the Justice for Families Program Solicitation to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and … [Read more...] about OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Justice for Families Program Solicitation (US)
Applications for Impact Fund Now Open in the US
Deadline: 12-Apr-22 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. Funding Sectors Social … [Read more...] about Applications for Impact Fund Now Open in the US
Bureau of DRL: Protecting the Rights of Environmental Defenders in Africa
Deadline: 18-Mar-22 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations interested in protecting the freedoms of expression and association of environmental defenders in Africa (referring to Sub-Saharan … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Protecting the Rights of Environmental Defenders in Africa
Human Trafficking Research Initiative
Deadline: 11-Mar-22 The Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is offering grants under "Human Trafficking Research Initiative (HTRI)" to advance the understanding of what works to reduce trafficking and ultimately inform current policies and practices. The primary focus of HTRI funding is to … [Read more...] about Human Trafficking Research Initiative
Submit Nominations for Human Rights Press Awards
Deadline: 1-Feb-22 Nominations are now open for the Human Rights Press Awards to increase respect for people’s basic rights and to focus attention on threats to those freedoms. The Human Rights Press Awards recognise top rights-related reporting from Asia region and are organised by The … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Human Rights Press Awards
DreamBig™ for Social Justice (US)
Deadline: 25-Feb-22 The TechBridge's Dream Big™ Grants for Social Justice are now open for applications. The aim is to supports social justice focused nonprofits with more than five full time employees. They believe technology has the power to change the world for good. They work hard to … [Read more...] about DreamBig™ for Social Justice (US)

