Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Defenders Coalition, in collaboration with the Working Group on Human Rights Defenders, is hosting the Annual Human Rights Defenders Awards to recognize the outstanding and courageous work of human rights defenders (HRDs) in Kenya. These awards aim to celebrate … [Read more...] about Kenya: Celebrate Courage and Impact – Human Rights Defenders Awards
Latest Grants and Resources for Human Rights
Call for Nominations: Human Rights and Religious Freedom Journalism Awards
Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 The Indian American Muslim Council is excited to invite nominations for its Human Rights and Religious Freedom Journalism Awards to recognize outstanding stories that explore the questions of human rights and the lived reality of religious minorities and marginalized … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Human Rights and Religious Freedom Journalism Awards
Call for EOIs: Implementing Partner for the Protection, Return and Reintegration Program for Migrants in Chad
Deadline: 09-Jul-2025 A joint initiative of the European Union (EU) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched in Chad, with funding from the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa to contribute to the effective management of these migratory flows. The main objective is to … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Implementing Partner for the Protection, Return and Reintegration Program for Migrants in Chad
CFPs: Legal Assistance and Advocacy in Asylum Procedures and Statelessness Prevention (Serbia)
Deadline: 21-Jul-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched the call for proposals for the Legal Assistance and Advocacy in Asylum Procedures and Statelessness Prevention. Sectors and Areas of Specialization Protection Access to asylum Birth … [Read more...] about CFPs: Legal Assistance and Advocacy in Asylum Procedures and Statelessness Prevention (Serbia)
Elder Justice Innovation Grants Program (United States)
Deadline: 30-Jul-2025 The Elder Justice Innovation Grants Program supports the development and advancement of knowledge and approaches in new and emerging issues related to elder justice and adult maltreatment prevention. This NOFO will support the development, testing and dissemination of … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Innovation Grants Program (United States)
Uplift Young Lives: Global Funding for Child-Focused Projects
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The UEFA Foundation for Children has launched its latest Call for Projects aimed at supporting the rights and well-being of vulnerable children around the globe. The Foundation seeks to empower organizations that align with its core mission: to use sport, and particularly … [Read more...] about Uplift Young Lives: Global Funding for Child-Focused Projects
CFPs: Platform Development for Human Rights and Gender Courses – Indonesia
Deadline: 10-Jul-2025 The United Nations Development Programme has announced a call for proposals for its Platform Development for Human Rights and Gender Courses in Indonesia. UNDP is looking for vendors to develop an e-learning platform to enhance the capacity of CSS-HR program implementers … [Read more...] about CFPs: Platform Development for Human Rights and Gender Courses – Indonesia
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2026-2027 (Gambia)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The U.S. Embassy in the Gambia is pleased to announce Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program to enhance leadership among international professionals who collaborate to address local and global challenges and foster change for their collective good. Through an academic year … [Read more...] about Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2026-2027 (Gambia)
SVRI Grant – GBV in Higher Education Institutions with a Focus on STEM
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is pleased to announce an additional funding envelope as part of the 2025–26 grant cycle, focusing specifically on gender-based violence (GBV) in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), with a particular emphasis on Science, … [Read more...] about SVRI Grant – GBV in Higher Education Institutions with a Focus on STEM
MASS launches African Design Centre Fellowship
Deadline: 13-Jul-2025 The African Design Centre Fellowship seeks emerging design leaders with demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice and environmental responsibility through their work, deeply rooted in African heritage. The ADC Fellowship is a twelve-month hands-on residency … [Read more...] about MASS launches African Design Centre Fellowship
CFPs: Cedar Civil Society – Capacity Enhancement, Dialogue and Recovery (South Africa)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The European Commission is now accepting grant proposals to support Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in South Africa. This initiative aims to foster active citizenship that leads to equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and value-driven development. The goal is to empower … [Read more...] about CFPs: Cedar Civil Society – Capacity Enhancement, Dialogue and Recovery (South Africa)
Apply for Creative Shorts Fellowship Program – US
Deadline: 01-Jan-2026 The Vision Maker Media is excited to invite applications for its Creative Shorts Fellowship Program to support Emerging Native filmmakers to produce a short film: documentary, drama, experimental, or animation piece; and support a mentorship with a career professional film … [Read more...] about Apply for Creative Shorts Fellowship Program – US
Applications open for NARF Project Grant Program – Canada
Deadline: 29-Aug-25 The Canadian Race Relations Foundation has announced its National Anti-Racism Fund Project Grant Program to support communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination. The CRRF works to strengthen the social fabric of the society by supporting, … [Read more...] about Applications open for NARF Project Grant Program – Canada
Community Strengthening and Gender-Based Violence Program in Guatemala
Deadline: 17-Jul-25 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is accepting applications for the Community Strengthening and Gender-Based Violence Program. Sectors and Areas of Specialization Protection Access to asylum Gender based violence Legal assistance and … [Read more...] about Community Strengthening and Gender-Based Violence Program in Guatemala
UNHCR launches Basic Needs Program in Guatemala
Deadline: 17-Jul-25 The Basic Needs Program initiatives is implemented by UNHCR aim to seek sustainable and lasting solutions to facilitate the exercise of rights by the populations it serves, complementing and strengthening the capacities of institutions and other relevant actors. Temporary … [Read more...] about UNHCR launches Basic Needs Program in Guatemala
Call for EOIs: Legal Assistance and Guidance Program in Guatemala
Deadline: 17-Jul-25 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched the call for expression of interests for the Legal Assistance and Guidance Program to seek sustainable and lasting solutions to facilitate the exercise of rights for the populations it serves, complementing … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Legal Assistance and Guidance Program in Guatemala
Strengthening the Capacity of CSOs to promote Accountable Governance in Gambia
Deadline: 12-Jul-25 The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Banjul has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support capacity activities for local civil society organizations (CSOs). Grant will be awarded for work that will … [Read more...] about Strengthening the Capacity of CSOs to promote Accountable Governance in Gambia
CFPs: Further Strengthening the Capacity of the Free Legal Aid System in Ukraine
Deadline: 20-Jul-25 The Council of Europe project Further strengthening judicial and non-judicial remedies for the human rights protection of the war-affected people in Ukraine is pleased to announce a call for grant proposals. The purpose of this call is to co-fund national, regional, and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Further Strengthening the Capacity of the Free Legal Aid System in Ukraine
Nominations open for Australian Human Rights Awards 2025
Deadline: 18-Aug-25 The Australian Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the Australian Human Rights Awards. The Awards honour and celebrate diverse human rights heroes and significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia. Focus Areas To be … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Australian Human Rights Awards 2025
Applications open for SPLOT Values Program in Poland
Deadline: 28-Aug-25 The SPLOT Values Program is now accepting applications from civil society organizations seeking to protect, promote, and raise awareness about fundamental rights and core European Union values. The program is specifically designed to enhance the capacities of local, regional, … [Read more...] about Applications open for SPLOT Values Program in Poland
Social and Criminal Justice Grant Program in United Kingdom
Deadline: 19-Sep-25 The Charles Hayward Foundation is accepting applications for Social and Criminal Justice Grant Program which help to prevent people entering the criminal justice system, and which support those in contact with the system to rebuild their lives. Priorities The trustees … [Read more...] about Social and Criminal Justice Grant Program in United Kingdom
Call for Participants: Online Training Course for Egyptian Diaspora Activists
Deadline: 6-Jul-25 Are you an Egyptian activist in diaspora? Are you working to promote human rights? Do you want to strengthen your understanding of minority rights and inclusion, improve your skills in project management and proposal design, and deepen your knowledge of international … [Read more...] about Call for Participants: Online Training Course for Egyptian Diaspora Activists
Open Call for Small Organisational Development Grants 2025
Deadline: 4-Jul-25 The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) is pleased to announce an open call for applications to support emerging civil society organizations in Southern Africa through its Small Organisational Development Grants. This initiative is designed to strengthen grassroots … [Read more...] about Open Call for Small Organisational Development Grants 2025
Call for Proposals: Building Peace through Art and Women’s Voices in Bolivia
Deadline: 9-Jul-25 The UN Women is accepting proposals for Building Peace through Art and Women's Voices. The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), based on the vision of equality enshrined in the United Nations Charter, works to eliminate … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Building Peace through Art and Women’s Voices in Bolivia
Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders 2026 (5th Edition)
Deadline: 6-Jul-25 The Embassy of France in Kampala has announced the launch of the 5th Edition of the Marianne Initiative, a program aimed at supporting Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in their ongoing fight for justice and equality. This initiative provides a vital platform for HRDs to … [Read more...] about Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders 2026 (5th Edition)
John Ellerman Foundation Funding Programme United Kingdom
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity Applications are now open for the John Ellerman Foundation Funding Programme aims to advance wellbeing for people, society and the natural world. In the grantmaking, they want to support charitable organisations that at their core are committed to ensuring the … [Read more...] about John Ellerman Foundation Funding Programme United Kingdom
Nominations open for UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education
Deadline: 1-Sep-25 Nominations are now open for the UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education (GCED), a prestigious recognition aimed at celebrating impactful projects and initiatives advancing GCED across the globe. This biennial prize shines a spotlight on innovative efforts that empower … [Read more...] about Nominations open for UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education
Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award – Canada
Deadline: 17-Jul-25 Entries are now open for the Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award. The Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award is presented in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Police Association. The … [Read more...] about Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award – Canada
Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Democratic Reforms through Gender Responsive and Inclusive Participation in Decision Making in Bangladesh
Deadline: 15-Jul-25 The UN Women is accepting proposals for Strengthening institutional capacity for democratic reforms through gender responsive and inclusive participation in decision making in Bangladesh. UN Women in Bangladesh supports the government in implementing commitments to … [Read more...] about Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Democratic Reforms through Gender Responsive and Inclusive Participation in Decision Making in Bangladesh
Apply for Moses Mapesa Research Grant – Africa
Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The African World Heritage Fund is pleased to announce the Moses Mapesa Research Grant, established to support African doctoral and masters students conducting research in the field of natural and cultural heritage. This grant aims to advance scholarly work by providing … [Read more...] about Apply for Moses Mapesa Research Grant – Africa
Projects for Promotion of Peacebuilding Initiatives led by CSOs in the Lake Chad Basin Region
Deadline: 4-Jul-25 The United Nations Global Marketplace is seeking proposals for Promotion of Peacebuilding Initiatives led by CSOs in the Lake Chad Basin Region. The Lake Chad Basin Stabilization Fund project aims to support Chad's commitment to creating the political and security conditions … [Read more...] about Projects for Promotion of Peacebuilding Initiatives led by CSOs in the Lake Chad Basin Region
Request for Proposals: TFD Domestic Grants
Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is accepting applications for its Democracy Grant Program to promote activities related to democracy and human rights, to promote research on the theory and practice of democracy and human rights that enhances the quality of Taiwan’s … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: TFD Domestic Grants
Call for Applications: Direct Aid Small Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Jul-25 The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded from Australia’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget to provide funding for locally led projects that deliver practical and tangible development outcomes in ODA-eligible countries consistent with … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Direct Aid Small Grant Program
Applications open for Strategic Legal Fund in United Kingdom
Deadline: 1-Sep-25 Applications are now open for the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) to support legal work in the UK that goes beyond securing justice for an individual and makes a significant contribution to law, practice and procedures to uphold and promote the rights of people seeking asylum, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Strategic Legal Fund in United Kingdom
Applications open for Community Initiatives in Vietnam
Deadline: 15-Jul-25 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is now accepting proposals for innovative, youth-centered initiatives that support the health, rights & empowerment of MSM youth in underserved areas. Goal This call aims to: Provide financial and technical support to … [Read more...] about Applications open for Community Initiatives in Vietnam
Call for Applications: Event and Youth Initiative Grants (Canada)
Deadline: 4-Jul-25 The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is accepting applications for its Event and Youth Initiative Grants to support communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination. Events are community-based, planned public, social, and/or learning occasions and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Event and Youth Initiative Grants (Canada)
RFPs: Humanitarian Response for Socio-Emotional Care for Students Displaced by Violence in Receiving Schools in Mexico
Deadline: 30-Jul-25 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is requesting proposals for the Humanitarian Response for Socio-Emotional Care for Students Displaced by Violence in Receiving Schools in Michoacán and Chihuahua. The purpose of this call is to form an … [Read more...] about RFPs: Humanitarian Response for Socio-Emotional Care for Students Displaced by Violence in Receiving Schools in Mexico
CFAs: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Haiti
Deadline: 28-Jun-25 The Embassy of Canada to Haiti 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 Canada’s … [Read more...] about CFAs: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Haiti
🇦🇲 Armenia: Human Rights Research Conference – November 2025
Deadline: 15-Jul-25 The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI), in collaboration with the French University in Armenia (UFAR) and the Human Rights Research Center, has announced the 3rd International Conference on “Human Rights Research in Armenia: Current and … [Read more...] about 🇦🇲 Armenia: Human Rights Research Conference – November 2025
Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Sudan
Deadline: 14-Jul-25 The Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, which has responsibility for overseeing Sudan, is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for Sudan. The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Sudan
Applications open for Sexual Assault Services: Community-Based Services Program (US)
Deadline: 25-Jul-25 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women is accepting applications for its Sexual Assault Services: Community-Based Services Program to enhance access to services for all survivors by providing community-based services in culturally specific … [Read more...] about Applications open for Sexual Assault Services: Community-Based Services Program (US)
Funding to Support Human Rights and Oversight in Detention
Deadline: 11-Jul-25 The Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT), with support from the European Union, has launched a new Call for Proposals under the United Against Torture project. This funding opportunity is designed for civil society organisations (CSOs) that are … [Read more...] about Funding to Support Human Rights and Oversight in Detention
Apply now for Racial Diversity UK Fund
Deadline: 6-Oct-25 The Nuffield Foundation has a new programme to support research on racial diversity within the UK. This programme is funded by an endowment that supports work relating to the Commonwealth. This means their interest is in the future of UK society as shaped by its colonial … [Read more...] about Apply now for Racial Diversity UK Fund
Bangladesh: New UN Women Grant to Advance Inclusive Governance
Deadline: 9-Jul-25 UN Women is inviting civil society organizations to partner in implementing a transformative initiative titled “Enhancing Women’s Political Participation and Leadership”, aimed at strengthening the political capacity and leadership of women in Bangladesh. This initiative will be … [Read more...] about Bangladesh: New UN Women Grant to Advance Inclusive Governance
Funding Now Open for Human Rights Defenders in the South-Mediterranean
Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The Euro-Mediterranean Foundation of Support to Human Rights Defenders is now accepting applications for its Standard Grants program. This initiative is designed to provide flexible financial support to regional, national, and local human rights organizations, institutes, and … [Read more...] about Funding Now Open for Human Rights Defenders in the South-Mediterranean
Request for Proposals: Summer Funding Program 2025 (US)
Deadline: 22-Jul-25 The Meyer Memorial Trust is pleased to announce its Summer Funding Opportunity 2025 which reflects its mission to accelerate racial, social and economic justice for Oregon’s lands and peoples. This funding opportunity is intended to resource organizations and collaboratives … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Summer Funding Program 2025 (US)
Property Research Trust – Aubrey Barker Fund Research Grant 2025
Deadline: 4-Jul-25 Applications are now open for the Property Research Trust - Aubrey Barker Fund Research Grant. Focus Areas For this Call, they are seeking to attract bids from researchers who whose work will further knowledge and public benefit which will positively impact at least two … [Read more...] about Property Research Trust – Aubrey Barker Fund Research Grant 2025
Eswatini: EU Civic Space Grant Empowers NGOs to Champion Rights and Freedoms
Deadline: 31-Jul-25 This EU funding initiative has been launched to promote and protect civic space, human rights, and democratic engagement in Eswatini. This call for proposals is designed to support civil society organizations, media actors, and human rights advocates working to safeguard … [Read more...] about Eswatini: EU Civic Space Grant Empowers NGOs to Champion Rights and Freedoms
Call for EOIs: Selection of Partners for Implementation of UNHCR Lebanon’s Project
Deadline: 21-Jul-25 An international humanitarian agency has launched a call for expressions of interest from qualified partners to help deliver a wide-ranging protection and assistance programme for displaced and stateless people in Lebanon. The initiative seeks organizations that can strengthen … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Selection of Partners for Implementation of UNHCR Lebanon’s Project
Emergency Initiative to Protect the Palestinian Population Displaced or At Risk of Forced Displacement
Deadline: 3-Jul-25 The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation has announced a call for proposals for its Emergency Initiative to Protect the Palestinian Population Displaced or At Risk of Forced Displacement. This initiative is configured as a humanitarian intervention to protect the … [Read more...] about Emergency Initiative to Protect the Palestinian Population Displaced or At Risk of Forced Displacement
