Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The Digital Freedom Fund is issuing a call for applications for strategic cases challenging the gravest digital rights violations committed in the context of the COVID-19 situation that is either a direct result of responses to the pandemic or is demonstrably linked to and … [Read more...] about Digital Freedom Fund announces COVID-19 Litigation Fund
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.
Applications Open for APIs RISE Fund 2020 – United States
Deadline: 21-Sep-20 The APIs RISE Fund, comprised of API (Asian and/or Pacific Islander) philanthropists and community leaders, aims to build and strengthen the next generation of API leadership for the Sacramento region. The APIs RISE mission is to increase the capacity and impact of Asian … [Read more...] about Applications Open for APIs RISE Fund 2020 – United States
Bureau of INL: Leadership and Management for Liberian Law Enforcement
Deadline: 26-Oct-20 The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs INL is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. based non-governmental (NGOs)/non-profit organizations or Educational Institutions for a Grant/Cooperative … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL: Leadership and Management for Liberian Law Enforcement
Stiftung Drittes Millennium seeking applications for Grant Program
Deadline: 02-Oct-20 The Stiftung Drittes Millennium (Foundation for the Third Millennium) is seeking application for its Grant Program to promote sustainability in all sectors of society. More specifically, it promotes action that places equal emphasis on responsible behavior in relationship to … [Read more...] about Stiftung Drittes Millennium seeking applications for Grant Program
Nominations Open for 2020 Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award – Canada
Deadline: 31-Oct-20 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award, recognizing an individual who has made and/or continues to make a meaningful contribution to advancing and furthering human rights in Newfoundland and Labrador. This year’s award will be … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2020 Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award – Canada
Active Citizens Fund in Croatia: Call for Sectoral Innovation Project
Deadline: 26-Oct-20 Active Citizens Fund has announced a Call for sectoral innovations which is designed to strengthen sustainability of Croatian CSOs active in all five-priority areas of the Programme and in respect to country specific priorities, by supporting sectoral and inter-sector … [Read more...] about Active Citizens Fund in Croatia: Call for Sectoral Innovation Project
UNDP: Socio-Economic Reintegration of Victims of Trafficking deeply affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Deadline: 13-Sep-20 The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is inviting proposals from civil society organizations for the socio-economic reintegration of victims of trafficking deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The joint project of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) … [Read more...] about UNDP: Socio-Economic Reintegration of Victims of Trafficking deeply affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Council of Europe’s North-South Prize
Deadline: 15-Sep-20 The North-South Prize of the Council of Europe is awarded every year preferably to two nominees, one from the North and the other from the South, keeping, when possible, the gender balance. The Prize is honorific commending the Prize winners’ achievements. The … [Read more...] about Council of Europe’s North-South Prize
Samuel Rubin Foundation’s Grant Program 2020 – United States
Deadline: 29-Jan-21 Applications are now open for the Samuel Rubin Foundation's Grant Program 2020. The Samuel Rubin Foundation supports organizations working for peace, social justice and human rights, particularly those working at the intersection of these issues. They are especially … [Read more...] about Samuel Rubin Foundation’s Grant Program 2020 – United States
Field Foundation of Illinois Grant Program 2020 – United States
Deadline: 15-Sep-20 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Field Foundation's 2020 Grant Program. The Field Foundation awards grants to organizations working in the fields of Justice, Art, Media & Storytelling, and Leadership Investment. They primarily fund work being … [Read more...] about Field Foundation of Illinois Grant Program 2020 – United States
Equity Response Grant Program for (BIPOC)-led, (PWD)-led, & (LGBTQIA2+)-led Groups
Deadline: 31-Aug-20 The Equity Response grant program provides resources for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)-led, People with Disabilities (PWD)-led, and/or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+)-led MRAC eligible groups. Equity … [Read more...] about Equity Response Grant Program for (BIPOC)-led, (PWD)-led, & (LGBTQIA2+)-led Groups
CFPs to Provide Legal Service and COVID-19 and Human Rights Awareness (Liberia)
Deadline: 04-Sep-20 UNDP is seeking proposals from qualified CSOs/CBOs to provide legal aid service with an emphasis on survivors of SGBV and provide COVID-19 and human rights awareness in Bomi, Bong, Gbarpolu, Grand Bassa, Grand Kru, Margibi, Maryland, Montserrado, River Cess, River Gee, and … [Read more...] about CFPs to Provide Legal Service and COVID-19 and Human Rights Awareness (Liberia)
CFPs for CSOs to Monitor and Provide Awareness for Specialized SGBV Courts E (Liberia)
Deadline: 02-Sep-20 UNDP is seeking proposals from qualified CSOs/CBOs to establish a network of women CSOs, and collaborate with the INCHR and CSO Human Rights Platform to provide awareness on and monitor Courts E in Montserrado, Bong and Nimba counties. The Joint Rule of Law Programme’s … [Read more...] about CFPs for CSOs to Monitor and Provide Awareness for Specialized SGBV Courts E (Liberia)
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) announces Small Grants Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-20 The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) has announced a Small Grants Program to promote an inclusive and participatory democracy, sustainable social and economic policy, the advancement of labor rights, and regional cooperation to ensure peace in the South Caucasus. The call is … [Read more...] about Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) announces Small Grants Program
Wayne County Children’s Resource Fund Grants (United States)
Deadline: 1-Sep-20 The Wayne County Children’s Resource Fund was established to help remove barriers which may impede children’s ability to lead meaningful and productive lives. These barriers may include poverty, drug use, bullying, discrimination, learning disabilities, low self-confidence, or … [Read more...] about Wayne County Children’s Resource Fund Grants (United States)
Apply for Fund for Southern Communities 2020 – United States
Deadline: 4-Sep-20 FSC can only award grants to organizations that are registered as a non–profit organization within their respective state (Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina). Organizations must also have 501(c)(3) tax status, or a Fiscal Agent; a limited number of 501(c)(4) … [Read more...] about Apply for Fund for Southern Communities 2020 – United States
Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF): Reporting on LGBT+ Rights in India
Deadline: 6-Sep-20 Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is offering an online training course on Reporting LGBT+ Rights for Indian journalists working for local and regional media in India. Today, 70 countries around the world criminalize consensual same-sex activity or use laws to marginalize and … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF): Reporting on LGBT+ Rights in India
Ethiopia Safer Migration and Child Domestic Workers Program
Deadline: 13-Sep-20 The Freedom Fund is inviting proposals for its Ethiopia Safer Migration and Child Domestic Workers Program. This funding is provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office), under … [Read more...] about Ethiopia Safer Migration and Child Domestic Workers Program
Request for Proposals: Ethiopia Child Domestic Workers Program
Deadline: 13-Sep-20 The Freedom Fund is inviting proposals for its Ethiopia Child Domestic Workers Program. This funding is provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office), under PEMS. The Freedom Fund … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Ethiopia Child Domestic Workers Program
AB Charitable Trust’s Grant Program – United Kingdom
Deadline: 31-Oct-20 The AB Charitable Trust is accepting applications for its grant program to support small to medium sized charities in the three priority areas. The AB Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making organisation, founded in 1990 by Yves and Anne Bonavero to champion human … [Read more...] about AB Charitable Trust’s Grant Program – United Kingdom
UNDP Call for Proposals: Legal Aid Grants for CSOs-NGOs in Afghanistan
Deadline: 2-Sep-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting proposals from qualified CSOs/NGOs for Legal Aid Grants for CSOs/NGOs in Afghanistan. The contractor i.e. an independent registered organization and/or registered NGO with operational presence – even in remote areas … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals: Legal Aid Grants for CSOs-NGOs in Afghanistan
UNDP seeking Applications for Justices and Transitional Justice in South Sudan
Deadline: 28-Aug-20 UNDP has announced a Request for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) including NGOs and/or CBOs for application in relation to Small Grants for Justices and Transitional Justice in Bentiu (Unity State) and Bor (Jonglei). The signing of the Revitalized Agreement to Resolution … [Read more...] about UNDP seeking Applications for Justices and Transitional Justice in South Sudan
Coles County Peace and Justice Fund 2020 (United States)
Deadline: 21-Sep-20 The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is currently seeking applications for the Coles County Peace and Justice Fund 2020. The Coles County Peace and Justice Fund awards grants to organizations in Coles County for programs and activities that encourage mutual trust … [Read more...] about Coles County Peace and Justice Fund 2020 (United States)
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: International Visiting Fellowship
Deadline: 15-Oct-20 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) aims to have International Visiting Fellows establish contact and network with Taiwan’s related non-governmental organizations, to encourage the development of cooperative international projects, and to support research and writing of … [Read more...] about Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: International Visiting Fellowship
Aspen Institute announces New Voice Fellowship
Deadline: 01-Oct-20 The Aspen Institute has announced the New Voice Fellowship, Aspen Institute is also recruiting for Fellows who are experts on the front lines of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Fellowship is recruiting a total of 20-25 Fellows for 2021. They are recruiting … [Read more...] about Aspen Institute announces New Voice Fellowship
Applications Open for Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights (Nigeria)
Deadline: 13-Sep-20 Applications are now open for the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights to provide full financial support for one-year full-time post-graduate education for candidates from Nigeria to undertake a one year master’s level course of study in Human Rights in Ireland. The … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights (Nigeria)
Call for Bids for Prague Programme Fund to Support Local Organizations
Deadline: 08-Sep-20 The Prague Programme Fund is a small and short-term funding mechanism, which allows British Embassy Prague to support local organizations seeking to deliver real and measurable outcomes targeting four primary objectives. Funding Information Typical projects should … [Read more...] about Call for Bids for Prague Programme Fund to Support Local Organizations
Entries open for My Story – Girl Rising 2020 Storytelling Challenge
Deadline: 01-Sep-20 Entries are now open for the My Story - Girl Rising 2020 Storytelling Challenge (the “Contest”). Girl Rising is looking for diverse stories of how individuals, groups, and organizations are working to support racial justice, gender justice, access to education or simply … [Read more...] about Entries open for My Story – Girl Rising 2020 Storytelling Challenge
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship
Deadline: 15-Oct-20 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is seeking applications for its Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship. Unlike the Dissertation Fellowship and the Postdoctoral Fellowship, which are designed for academic research, the Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship … [Read more...] about Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship
Victoria Law Foundation seeking Applications for Knowledge Grants (Australia)
Deadline: 24-Aug-20 The Victoria Law Foundation is accepting applications for its Knowledge Grants to support community legal organizations to develop data and information systems and processes to investigate important community legal issues. Knowledge Grants will provide funding to … [Read more...] about Victoria Law Foundation seeking Applications for Knowledge Grants (Australia)
U.S. Embassy in Austria: Austrian-American Partnership Fund 2020
Deadline: 15-Nov-20 The U.S. Embassy is currently seeking applications for the Austrian-American Partnership Fund to support collaboration and cultural exchange between Austrian and U.S. non-governmental organizations, universities, professional associations, arts and cultural … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Austria: Austrian-American Partnership Fund 2020
Proposals for Promoting Civic Space through Advocacy and Strategic Action in Tanzania
Deadline: 15-Sep-20 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to invite proposals for small grants as part of its ongoing rule of law program to enhance the protection of freedom of expression, association, and related fundamental rights in Tanzania. Through this … [Read more...] about Proposals for Promoting Civic Space through Advocacy and Strategic Action in Tanzania
2020 TIP Office Annual Program Statement to Address Impacts of COVID-19
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 The Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) announces an open competition for funding to address the impacts of COVID-19 on efforts to combat human trafficking and support government measures to counter human trafficking. The … [Read more...] about 2020 TIP Office Annual Program Statement to Address Impacts of COVID-19
Applications Open for Chinook Fund 2020 – United States
Deadline: 21-Sep-20 Chinook Fund is seeking applications to fund organizations working to challenge the root causes of oppression, rather than treating the symptoms. Chinook Fund believes the root causes of the most serious social problems include systemic racism, sexism, heterosexism, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Chinook Fund 2020 – United States
Pulsante’s Rapid Response Fund 2020
Deadline: 10-Dec-20 Pulsante’s Rapid Response Fund is seeking applications to provide organizations and social movements with the financial and technical support to leverage windows of opportunity to trigger public discussions and civic engagement. Pulsante seek to diversify and expand … [Read more...] about Pulsante’s Rapid Response Fund 2020
Applications Open for Transformative Black Led Movement Fund – United States
Deadline: 18-Sep-20 Nexus is happy to be partnering with the Black Visions Collective on this Transformative Black Led Movement Fund. The goal of the Transformative Black Led Movement Fund (TBMF) is to transparently and efficiently resource Twin Cities-based Black-led organizations and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Transformative Black Led Movement Fund – United States
U.S. Mission to Togo launches Africa Regional Democracy Fund
Deadline: 11-Sep-20 The U.S. Embassy in Lome-Togo through this Notice of Funding Opportunity is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to conduct capacity building, accountability and a youth engagement workshop to strengthen … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Togo launches Africa Regional Democracy Fund
Call for the Least Developed Countries – Register for the Research4Life MOOC on Global Access to Research in Health, Food and Agriculture, Environment, Innovation and Law
Deadline: 14-Sep-20 The United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UNTB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are accepting Applications for the second edition of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled: “Research4Life Online Training Tools … [Read more...] about Call for the Least Developed Countries – Register for the Research4Life MOOC on Global Access to Research in Health, Food and Agriculture, Environment, Innovation and Law
May 18 Memorial Foundation announces Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The May 18 Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the call for 2021 nominations for the following prizes: The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights (GPHR): It carries a cash award of $ 50,000 USD. The Special Prize of the GPHR (SPGPHR): It carries a cash award of $ 10,000 … [Read more...] about May 18 Memorial Foundation announces Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
Matra Rule of Law Training: Decentralisation and Citizen Participation
Deadline: 20-Sep-20 A Call for Applications for the Matra Rule of Law Training: Decentralisation and Citizen Participation has been launched by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. The Matra Rule of Law Training Programme is designed … [Read more...] about Matra Rule of Law Training: Decentralisation and Citizen Participation
German Embassy in Windhoek accepting Proposals for Human Rights Projects in Namibia
Deadline: 10-Sep-20 The German Embassy in Windhoek has announced a Call for Proposals: Funding of Human Rights Projects in Namibia. The German Embassy in Windhoek has been able to regularly support a project of up to 70,000 Euros a year in recent years. Thematic priorities of the funding … [Read more...] about German Embassy in Windhoek accepting Proposals for Human Rights Projects in Namibia
Sundale Community Foundation’s 2020 Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Aug-20 The Sundale Community Foundation offers an opportunity for organisations providing service delivery within Nambour and it’s surrounding areas to apply for a grant. Outcomes To be considered for a grant, the applicant will need to demonstrate how it meets one the … [Read more...] about Sundale Community Foundation’s 2020 Grant Program (Australia)
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation – Eastland Giving Circle inviting Applications for 2020 Grant
Deadline: 14-Sep-20 The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's Eastland Giving Circle (EGC) is seeking Applications for 2020 grant . EGC is a group of philanthropic and civic-minded individuals dedicated to making a substantive impact to the eastern Jackson County, Missouri area through a … [Read more...] about Greater Kansas City Community Foundation – Eastland Giving Circle inviting Applications for 2020 Grant
CHARM Media Fellowship: Reporting on Human Rights and Media Freedoms in Africa
Deadline: 28-Aug-20 Are you a journalist covering issues/events on civil society, media, gender, labour, LGBTQI+ or environmental and Indigenous rights? Would you welcome additional funding to help tell important, untold human rights related stories from across Africa? If yes, then apply for … [Read more...] about CHARM Media Fellowship: Reporting on Human Rights and Media Freedoms in Africa
U.S. Embassy seeking Applications for Strengthening Civil Society and Local Government Engagement in Comoros
Deadline: 07-Sep-20 U.S. Embassy Antananarivo of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to strengthen the capacity of Comorian civil society groups to work together with the government, including local elected … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy seeking Applications for Strengthening Civil Society and Local Government Engagement in Comoros
NOFO to Improve Awareness about the Rights of People with Disabilities
Deadline: 08-Sep-20 The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa of the U.S. Department of State announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a program to improve awareness among the local population of the rights of people with disabilities, specifically their right to equal treatment and self- … [Read more...] about NOFO to Improve Awareness about the Rights of People with Disabilities
Micro-Grants to Support Responses to COVID-19 & to End Structural Racism
Deadline: 25-Aug-20 The Trellis Foundation is accepting applications for the Micro-grants to support responses to COVID-19 and the movement to end structural racism. Community-based organization professionals are working long hours to support their post-secondary education students and … [Read more...] about Micro-Grants to Support Responses to COVID-19 & to End Structural Racism
Call for Applications for Emerging Leaders Program – Cameroon
Deadline: 15-Sep-20 The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation, in partnership with the National Endowment for Democracy has launched a call for applications for the Emerging Leaders Program. This special program will identify highly qualified and motivated Cameroonians under the age of 35, who … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Emerging Leaders Program – Cameroon
Applications Open for Community Justice Fund – United Kingdom
Deadline: 18-Sep-20 The Community Justice Fund is a joint initiative to help specialist social welfare legal advice organizations cope with the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lay the foundations for longer-term renewal. This fund will support the key role that specialist social … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Community Justice Fund – United Kingdom
Bureau of INL inviting Applications for Strengthening the Rule of Law in Ukraine
Deadline: 12-Oct-20 Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), The United States Department of State, is inviting applications from qualified non-U.S. based non-governmental (NGOs)/nonprofit organizations or Educational Institutions for a grant to implement a program … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL inviting Applications for Strengthening the Rule of Law in Ukraine
