Deadline: 02-Aug-21 Rights & Security International (RSI) is seeking proposals from legally registered charities in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, and Morocco for research on the impact of counterterrorism laws and programs on civic space. RSI is starting an exciting new initiative – the Rise … [Read more...] about Rise Coalition Grant: Call for Proposals
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.
Maine Community Foundation: Equity Fund (US)
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 The Maine Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Equity Fund to strengthen lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) organizations in Maine and support community-based initiatives. Priorities This grant program will give additional priority to … [Read more...] about Maine Community Foundation: Equity Fund (US)
Afghanistan: 2022 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 The U.S. Embassy Kabul is pleased to announce the open application cycle for the 2022 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for citizens of Afghanistan. The Humphrey Fellowship, a Fulbright exchange program, is a fully funded, non-degree fellowship that enhances leadership … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: 2022 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Racial Equity Grant Fund – United States
Deadline: 25-Jun-21 The Racial Equity Grant Fund is a pilot initiative of the William Penn Foundation, designed with an explicit racial equity lens and a commitment to sharing grantmaking power with the community. This Fund represents an important learning opportunity for the Foundation as it … [Read more...] about Racial Equity Grant Fund – United States
Call for Applications: Free Online Course on Minority Rights – Egypt
Deadline: 15-Jul-21 The Minority Rights Group International (MRG) is offering a free online course for civil society activists in/from Egypt to enhance the knowledge and skills of civil society activists to mainstream minority rights in their work. The course also enables representatives of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Free Online Course on Minority Rights – Egypt
Consulate General of Sweden announces Call for Project Applications – Turkey
Deadline: 01-Sep-21 The Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul hereby announces its call for applications for projects in 2022. Since 2001 the Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul has promoted collaboration between Sweden and Turkey through disposing funds. With these funds, they aim to … [Read more...] about Consulate General of Sweden announces Call for Project Applications – Turkey
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Eswatini
Deadline: 04-Jul-21 The High Commission of Canada to the Kingdom of Eswatini based in Maputo is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Eswatini
Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations in Ethiopia
Deadline: 04-Aug-21 The French Development Agency (Agence Francaise de Developpement - AFD) and Civil Society Innovation Fund is willing to finance Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations (CSO) to implement projects aiming at strengthening the diversification and innovation of Ethiopian civil … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations in Ethiopia
Latvia: Submit Applications for Small Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 Applications are now open for the U.S. Embassy Riga’s Small Grants Program that was initiated as a flexible mechanism to enable the U.S. Embassy to support initiatives that contribute to more open and competitive political and economic systems and the protection of human … [Read more...] about Latvia: Submit Applications for Small Grants Program
Social Worker of the Year Awards 2021 – UK
Deadline: 23-Jul-21 Nominations are now open for the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2021. The event will highlight social workers’ outstanding work during the last 12 months and turn their focus towards supporting people to reconnect and to move forward from their experiences during the … [Read more...] about Social Worker of the Year Awards 2021 – UK
Peru: Notice of Funding Opportunity on Rule of Law Community Engagement
Deadline: 23-Jul-21 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Lima is pleased to announce a competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity. The program should support a “community policing program” that encourages partnerships between law enforcement … [Read more...] about Peru: Notice of Funding Opportunity on Rule of Law Community Engagement
Democratic Elections and Political Process Leader with Associates
Deadline: 12-Jul-21 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from all eligible organizations for a program to seek sustainable solutions to electoral and political processes constraints leading to more responsive and effective governance that is able … [Read more...] about Democratic Elections and Political Process Leader with Associates
Apply for Direct Aid Program in Lebanon
Deadline: 30-Jul-21 The Australian Embassy’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) is now open for proposals. It is a flexible, small grants program that focuses on relieving humanitarian hardship and advancing developmental objectives in Lebanon through projects that are consistent with Australia’s … [Read more...] about Apply for Direct Aid Program in Lebanon
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Mozambique
Deadline: 04-Jul-21 The High Commission of Canada to the Republic of Mozambique is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Mozambique
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Malawi
Deadline: 04-Jul-21 The High Commission of Canada to the Republic of Malawi based in Maputo is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Malawi
Amnesty International offering grants to protect Child and Women Rights
Deadline: 01-Sep-21 Nominations are now open for the Ginetta Sagan Award to recognize and assist women who are working to protect the liberty and lives of women and children in areas where human rights violations are widespread. The purpose of the Ginetta Sagan Fund of Amnesty International … [Read more...] about Amnesty International offering grants to protect Child and Women Rights
UNODC: UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons
Deadline: 09-Jul-21 The UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons has launched its Sub-grant Programme 2 of the fifth Call for Proposals to provide essential humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through established channels of … [Read more...] about UNODC: UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons
Request for Proposals: Gender Parity in State Legislatures (US)
Deadline: 13-Aug-21 The Ascend Fund seeks to fund local and state-based organizations that will build a creative coalition of organizations in each state that will work together to build a pathway for women to public office. The Ascend Fund encourages organizations with backgrounds and … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Gender Parity in State Legislatures (US)
Call for Proposals: Livelihoods Vulnerable and Excluded Minorities (Central African Republic)
Deadline: 13-Jul-21 UNDP is calling for proposals for Livelihoods Vulnerable and Excluded Minorities to support the Government's efforts to mitigate the effects of socio-economic and health crises on vulnerable groups, UNDP has sought and obtained a " Funding Facility Fast " for stabilizer … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Livelihoods Vulnerable and Excluded Minorities (Central African Republic)
Sweden: Creative Force Programme
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 Do you work internationally to strengthen democracy and human rights? Do you use media or the arts as a means to bring about change? Are you based in Sweden or do you have a Swedish project partner? If yes, then maybe Creative Force is the programme for you. It is a funding … [Read more...] about Sweden: Creative Force Programme
Bosnia and Herzegovina: European Union Call for Proposals for EU4Justice – Phase 2
Deadline: 14-Sep-21 The European Union (EU) has announced a call for proposals for the EU4Justice - Phase 2 to further align the justice system of Bosnia and Herzegovina with European standards and the EU acquis. Objectives and Priority Issues The specific objective(s) of this call for … [Read more...] about Bosnia and Herzegovina: European Union Call for Proposals for EU4Justice – Phase 2
Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi Human Rights Award – Canada
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 Nominations are invited for Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi Human Rights Award. The award may be presented every two years at the NAJC AGM, in recognition of an individual or organization in Canada contributing to the development or promotion of human rights and equality in … [Read more...] about Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi Human Rights Award – Canada
The 2021 Fellowship Program – Intersex Human Rights Defenders (Switzerland)
Deadline: 09-Jul-21 Applications are invited for Intersex human rights defenders LGBTI Fellowship program that recognises the stigma and discrimination faced by intersex people in their lives and seeks to build the capacity and visibility of an intersex human rights defender with regard to the UN … [Read more...] about The 2021 Fellowship Program – Intersex Human Rights Defenders (Switzerland)
Ukraine: Strengthening the Justice System & Bringing it Closer to Modern European Standards and Practices
Deadline: 09-Sep-21 The Human Rights and Justice Program of the International Renaissance Foundation (IRF) in the framework of the EU4USociety project in cooperation with the European Union announces a call for proposals: "Strengthening the capacity of the justice system and bringing it closer to … [Read more...] about Ukraine: Strengthening the Justice System & Bringing it Closer to Modern European Standards and Practices
NGO Small Grants Program – Slovenia
Deadline: 16-Aug-21 The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Slovenian civil society organizations to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Slovenia. The Embassy continues … [Read more...] about NGO Small Grants Program – Slovenia
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Haiti
Deadline: 07-Jul-21 The Embassy of Canada to Haiti is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the 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 … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Haiti
Digital Rights and Innovations in Law Competition – Ukraine
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 The International Renaissance Foundation is seeking applications for its Digital Rights and Innovations in Law Competition to provide support to civil society organizations for the protection of human rights in the context of the widespread use of digital … [Read more...] about Digital Rights and Innovations in Law Competition – Ukraine
Administrative Support – American Spaces in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 15-Jul-21 The U.S. Embassy Colombo Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy grants program for Administrative Support for two (2) American Spaces in Sri Lanka. American Spaces are a nationwide network of PAS-funded … [Read more...] about Administrative Support – American Spaces in Sri Lanka
Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Program – US
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 Duke Energy is seeking applications for its Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Program to empower nonprofits that are led by and provide services to, communities of color. North Carolina will hold a social justice and racial equity grant cycle annually for at least three … [Read more...] about Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Program – US
Artificial Intelligence and Potential Impacts on Human Rights in India
Deadline: 28-Jun-21 UNDP is requesting proposals for Artificial Intelligence and Potential Impacts on Human Rights in India to enable Sustainable Economic Development in the region, through the Protect, Respect, and Remedy Framework of the UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs) on Business & Human … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and Potential Impacts on Human Rights in India
European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights CBSS (Syria)
Deadline: 26-Jul-21 European Commission is inviting proposals for the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights CBSS to help civil society to become an effective force for political reform and defense of human rights. More specifically, the aim of the CBSS is to strengthen the role of … [Read more...] about European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights CBSS (Syria)
Rise Up’s Youth Champions Initiative
Deadline: 15-Jul-21 Rise Up partnered with the Packard Foundation to launch the Youth Champions Initiative – an exciting initiative to advance innovation and quality in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. The Youth Champions Initiative (YCI) invests in visionary … [Read more...] about Rise Up’s Youth Champions Initiative
Justice40 Accelerator Program in the United States
Deadline: 07-Jul-21 Applications are open now for the Justice40 Accelerator Program that will facilitate the delivery of 40 percent of overall benefits of “relevant federal investments to disadvantaged communities.” The Justice40 Accelerator will serve frontline communities applying for federal … [Read more...] about Justice40 Accelerator Program in the United States
Call for Proposals: Public Service Delivery Support Grant Program (Georgia)
Deadline: 28-Jun-21 UNDP is calling for proposals for the Public Service Delivery Support Grant Program to support the generation of initiatives that contribute to the smooth, effective and timely implementation of ongoing Public Administration Reform, and in particular, its Service Delivery … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Public Service Delivery Support Grant Program (Georgia)
Canada: Equity and Human Rights Awards 2021- Nomination are open now !
Deadline: 30-Jul-21 The City of Toronto is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards. Established in 1991, the awards serve as the City’s highest honour to recognize people and programs that have made a difference in Toronto by eliminating discrimination and … [Read more...] about Canada: Equity and Human Rights Awards 2021- Nomination are open now !
William Swanston Charitable Fund – US
Deadline: 01-Jul-21 The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is seeking applications for its William Swanston Charitable Fund to improve the quality of life for all residents in the Mahoning Valley. Areas No child is the sum of the challenges and adversities they may have … [Read more...] about William Swanston Charitable Fund – US
Call for Proposals: 2021 Human Rights Innovation Fund in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 Does your organization work to promote and protect human rights in Zimbabwe? Do you have innovative ideas that you believe can stimulate lasting change? If yes, then this Human Rights Innovation Fund might be for you! The Human Rights Innovation Fund falls under the Human … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 2021 Human Rights Innovation Fund in Zimbabwe
Quality Label Humanitarian Aid Strand Programme
Deadline: 22-Sep-21 European Commission is calling for Proposals for Quality Label Humanitarian Aid Strand brings together young people to build a more inclusive society, supporting vulnerable people and responding to societal and humanitarian challenges. It offers an inspiring and empowering … [Read more...] about Quality Label Humanitarian Aid Strand Programme
Call for Proposals: Training Design & Delivery
Deadline: 04-Jul-21 The Asia-Europe Foundation is seeking applications for its Training Design & Delivery on the Topic of Human Rights of Older Persons. ASEF is seeking a training organisation to design and deliver training on the topic with a view to: Build capacity and technical … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Training Design & Delivery
Call for Nominations for Padma Awards – India
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 The Padma Awards Ministry of Home Affairs (Govt. of India) is seeking nominations for the Padma Awards to recognize works of distinction and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields of activities/disciplines. The Padma Awards are one of … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for Padma Awards – India
Apply for Counterterrorism Legislative Rapid Response Teams
Deadline: 13-Jul-21 The Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit application to oversee the convening and management of a multi-disciplinary, legislative rapid response team (LRRT) to provide knowledgeable guidance … [Read more...] about Apply for Counterterrorism Legislative Rapid Response Teams
European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights CBSS – Maldives
Deadline: 09-Sep-21 European Commission is inviting proposals for European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law and respect of all human rights and fundamental freedoms in … [Read more...] about European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights CBSS – Maldives
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for Projects in Cuba
Deadline: 25-Jun-21 The Embassy of Canada to Cuba is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for Projects in Cuba
National Award for Young Talent 2021 – Colombia
Deadline: 17-Jun-21 The National Government of Colombia launches the second version of the National Award for Young Talent in alliance with One Young World (OYW), the summit of young leaders that identifies, promotes, and connects the most influential activists in the world. The National Award … [Read more...] about National Award for Young Talent 2021 – Colombia
UNDP: Supporting Legal Awareness and Promoting a Stronger Rule of Law Culture (Kyrgyzstan)
Deadline: 21-Jun-21 UNDP is calling for proposals to support legal awareness advocacy and promote a stronger rule of law culture across the country, including in partnership with youth organizations, high schools, universities. Goal To support legal awareness advocacy and promote a … [Read more...] about UNDP: Supporting Legal Awareness and Promoting a Stronger Rule of Law Culture (Kyrgyzstan)
The 50 – 30 Challenge Ecosystem Fund – Canada
Deadline: 19-Jul-21 The Government of Canada has issued a call for applications for organizations interested in supporting the 50 – 30 Challenge participants in adopting diversity practices in their organizations. The 50 – 30 Challenge Ecosystem Fund will provide funding to successful … [Read more...] about The 50 – 30 Challenge Ecosystem Fund – Canada
UNESCO Positively Men: Engaged for Positive Masculinities and Gender Equality
Deadline: 15-Jul-21 UNESCO is seeking applications for Positively Men: Engaged for Positive Masculinities and Gender Equality. What they want to hear? They are interested to hear what you have accomplished in one or more of these categories: Preventing male violence and … [Read more...] about UNESCO Positively Men: Engaged for Positive Masculinities and Gender Equality
Grants to Implement and Execute a Socio-Educational-Labor Program – Uruguay
Deadline: 28-Jun-21 UN Women is calling for proposals to implement and execute a socio-educational-labor program that contributes to social integration and improvement of the transversal skills of people for the world of work and educational and labor (re) insertion. The United Nations Entity … [Read more...] about Grants to Implement and Execute a Socio-Educational-Labor Program – Uruguay
Acumen Fellowship in West Africa
Deadline: 20-Jul-21 Applications are open for Entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and organization-builders from both public and private sectors model a new type of leadership grounded in hope and dignity. The Acumen Fellowship is an intensive leadership development program for individuals who are … [Read more...] about Acumen Fellowship in West Africa
PAS Yerevan Small Grants Program – Armenia
Deadline: 1-Dec-21 The U.S. Embassy Yerevan Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for PAS Yerevan’s Small Grants Program to understanding and cooperation between the United States and Armenia through programming … [Read more...] about PAS Yerevan Small Grants Program – Armenia
