Attention everyone! Be the first to explore the latest opportunities on Human Rights in 2024. Whether you’re passionate about human rights or looking for ways to make a positive impact, these initiatives are not to be missed. Read on to learn more.
UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture: 2025 Call for Applications
Deadline: 1-Mar-24
The Secretariat of the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (UNVFVT) has launched the 2025 call for applications…[more]
United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery
Deadline: 1-Mar-24
The Secretariat of the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery (UNVFCFS) has launched the 2025 call for applications…[more]
DRL Fundamental Freedoms Fund for NGOs: Combating Discrimination, Inequity, and Marginalization
Deadline: 5-Mar-24
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that will defend and protect human rights; counter threats to democratic institutions; and address discrimination, inequity, and marginalization in all its forms…[more]
Call for Nominations: Martin Ennals Award 2024
Deadline: 28-Feb-2024
The Martin Ennals Foundation invites the applications for the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders to honor individuals and organizations who have shown exceptional commitment to defending human rights, despite the risks involved…[more]
Call for Entries: iF Social Impact Prize
Deadline: 24-Apr-24
Entries are now open for the iF Social Impact Prize to support projects that contribute to improving their society…[more]
Call for Nominations: Equator Prize 2024
Deadline: 26-Feb-24
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) led Equator Initiative releases a global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2024…[more]
Call for Good Practices on Health and Migration in the Americas
Deadline: 29-Mar-24
The call for Good Practices on Health and Migration in the Americas aims to promote the exchange of knowledge of diverse interventions that address the needs of migrants and serve as a guide for the search of short-, medium-, and long-term solutions in diverse geographic areas and contexts…[more]
Apply for Human Mobility Initiative Fund
Deadline: 22-Feb-24
Oxfam is launching the Human Mobility Initiative Fund to influence national, regional, and international policies to ensure that migration is recognised as a natural phenomenon that can be managed humanely and, in a way that respects and prioritizes human rights…[more]
Urgent Hardship Grants for Organizations in the MENA Region
Deadline: 21-Jun-24
The Minority Rights Group is accepting applications for Urgent Hardship Grants from human rights organizations in Lebanon, Palestine, Morocco, and Tunisia…[more]
Call for Proposals: MAJALAT II Consortium to support CSOs in Southern Mediterranean Countries
Deadline: 10-Mar-24
In the framework of the MAJALAT II, the project Consortium is launching a call for proposals with the aim to support CSOs from Southern Mediterranean countries in monitoring national and regional policies, conducting research, organizing events and producing key expertise to inform evidence-based policy-making and respect for human rights…[more]
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellowship Program
Deadline: 8-Mar-24
The Study of the U.S. Branch (ECA/A/E/USS), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for one cooperative agreement to design, administer, and implement the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellowship Program…[more]
Call for Proposals: Challenging Inequalities Programme
Deadline: 13-Mar-24
If you are a grassroot Community Based Organisation within the countries of Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, or Palestine and has a passion and a willingness to pioneer solutions to address inequalities within local communities, actively engage with community members to meet their needs, incorporate community input into the planning process, and champion the cause of social inclusion, then this announcement is tailored specifically for you…[more]
Call for Proposals: Support Youth Engagement in Conflict Prevention and Peace-Building
Deadline: 15-Apr-24
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to strengthen in-country civil society capacity to facilitate and enhance inclusive young women and young men participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives and processes in Iraq, Lebanon, Libya and Tunisia…[more]
Call for Proposals to promote Gender Equality
Deadline: 29-Feb-24
The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals supporting, advancing and implementing comprehensive policies to promote women’s full enjoyment of rights, gender equality, including work-life balance, equal pay between women and men, women’s empowerment and gender mainstreaming…[more]
DRL Strengthening Resilience for Digital Security Providers and Capacity for Civil Society (Ukraine and Moldova)
Deadline: 10-Apr-2024
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects to strengthen the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online through an open, free, global, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet…[more]
Call for Proposals: EU Peacebuilding Initiative (Israel and Palestine)
Deadline: 7-Mar-24
The European Commission (EC) has announced the call for proposals to achieve greater public and political support for the two-state solution among specific constituencies and groups in Israel and Palestine through civil society’s positive engagement…[more]
Toybox Hope for the Streets Fund – Malawi and Ethiopia
Deadline: 25-Feb-2024
Toybox is seeking applications from local registered NGOs in Malawi or Ethiopia through its Hope for the Streets Fund…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Guyana and Suriname
Deadline: 8-Mar-24
The High Commission of Canada in Guyana and Suriname is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for 2024-2025…[more]
Call for Proposals: Democracy and Human Rights (Philippines)
Deadline: 22-Mar-2024
The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to support and strengthen civil society organisations working on critical democracy and human rights issues in the Philippines…[more]
Call for Proposals to support Paralegals and Village Mediation Services in Malawi
Deadline: 27-Feb-24
The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to improve humane and effective delivery of justice for all, especially those living in marginalised and most vulnerable situations…[more]
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Czech Republic
Deadline: 19-Mar-2024
The U.S. Embassy Prague Public Affairs Section (PAS) 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…[more]
Call for Applications: International Programme Fund (Guinea)
Deadline: 23-Feb-2024
The British Embassy in Conakry is currently accepting applications for the International Programme Fund (IPF)…[more]
Apply for Direct Aid Program – India
Deadline: 27-Feb-24
Applications are now open for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) that works with local communities in developing countries on projects to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development consistent with Australia’s national interest…[more]
Public Diplomacy Grants Program in the UK
Deadline: 13-Aug-2024
The U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce the launch of its annual Public Diplomacy Grants Program…[more]
Vulnerable Communities Engagement Program – Georgia
Deadline: 10-May-2024
The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications and carry out programs to support vulnerable communities, protection of human rights and promotion of tolerance; enhance ethnic/religious minority and gender equality and women empowerment…[more]
Democracy Commission Small Grants Program – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 8-Mar-24
The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the Public Diplomacy Section, is pleased to announce a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program…[more]
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Somalia
Deadline: 31-Mar-2024
The U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
Call for Proposals to promote Media Activism and Counter Disinformation and Polarization – Serbia
Deadline: 25-Feb-24
The Novi Sad School of Journalism is inviting proposals for projects aimed at increasing the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) in urban and rural areas to promote media activism and counter disinformation and polarization…[more]
Funding opportunity for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion (Luxembourg)
Deadline: 3-Mar-24
The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and supporting Advancing Diversity and Inclusion…[more]
Call for Proposals empowering Civil Society Organizations in Albania
Deadline: 26-Feb-24
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania announces an open competition for non-governmental organizations to submit applications aimed at empowering civil society organizations (CSO) in Albania and strengthening the civil society sector as a key contributor to democracy…[more]
Call for Proposals to promote and protect Human Rights in Vietnam
Deadline: 8-Apr-24
The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law…[more]
Lebanon: U.S. Mission Grant for Democracy & Good Governance, Human Rights and Education
Deadline: 21-Jun-24
The U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Beirut) is pleased to invite proposals for its Public Diplomacy Grants Program…[more]
Call for Proposals: DRL Combatting Discrimination Against Women in Mauritania
Deadline: 5-Mar-24
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that combat gender discrimination in Mauritania…[more]
US Embassy Small Grants for NGOs in Senegal and Guinea-Bissau ($5,000-$40,000)
Deadline: 15-Apr-24
The U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Senegal or between the United States and Guinea-Bissau through cultural, educational, capacity building and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation…[more]
Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society in Georgia
Deadline: 27-Feb-24
The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to support civil society in strengthening and promoting good governance, democratic values and human rights in Georgia…[more]
Grants to support Small-scale, High-impact Projects in Lesotho
Deadline: 1-Apr-24
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Call for Proposals: Provision of support to IDPs and Returnees in Return Process (Serbia)
Deadline: 27-Feb-24
The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for proposals to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and returnees in return process…[more]
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Madagascar
Deadline: 1-Apr-24
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Up to CAD$100,000 available under Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Mauritius)
Deadline: 1-Apr-24
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for applications for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Canadian Embassy offers Grants for Small-scale, High-impact Projects in Namibia
Deadline: 1-Apr-24
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)….[more]
DRL seeking proposals to address Gender Discrimination in Mauritania
Deadline: 8-Apr-24
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that combat gender discrimination in Mauritania…[more]
Call for Applications: Finnish Civil Society
Deadline: 08-Mar-2024
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has opened a call for applications for development cooperation project grants available for Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs)…[more]
Call for Proposals: Advancing E-Justice for Inclusive Legal Empowerment in Albania
Deadline: 21-Feb-24
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as part of its commitment to promoting inclusive legal empowerment and improving access to justice for marginalized communities in Albania, has launched a call for proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs)…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Laos
Deadline: 1-Mar-24
The Office of the Embassy of Canada to Laos, in Vientiane is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Up to CAD$100,000 available under Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Thailand
Deadline: 1-Mar-24
The Embassy of Canada to Thailand, in Bangkok is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Cambodia
Deadline: 1-Mar-24
The Office of the Embassy of Canada to Cambodia, in Phnom Penh is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
NDN Collective Community Action Fund 2024
Deadline: 31-Oct-24
NDN Collective is accepting applications for the Community Action Fund which provides urgent funding to frontline organizations, groups and individuals most impacted by local challenges, ensuring that resources and decision-making lies with those who are best equipped to solve pressing issues and address imminent threats…[more]
CFPs: Promoting and Advocating Women’s Participation in Leadership and Governance Systems (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 20-Feb-24
UN Women has announced a call for applications for Small Grants for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on Women’s Participation in Leadership and Decision making at all levels under the ‘Strengthening institutional capacity of duty-bearers and empowering rights-holders for advancement of gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) in Ethiopia…[more]
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Protecting Free Expression in Ethiopia
Deadline: 22-Mar-24
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support free expression in Ethiopia…[more]
Inspire the Future Small Grant Program – Cyprus
Deadline: 15-Mar-24
SEEing Youth Team invites Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in the fields of human rights and environment and companies that want to support social responsibility projects to participate in the Inspire the Future (GİV) Small Grant Programme…[more]
Up to CAD$100,000 available under Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Vietnam
Deadline: 17-Mar-2024
The Embassy of Canada in Vietnam is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ecuador
Deadline: 18-Mar-2024
The Embassy of Canada in Ecuador is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Call for Applications: Dutch Human Rights Fund (Hungary)
Deadline: 18-Feb-24
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Budapest has opened its annual call for applications from Hungarian organisations to the Human Rights Fund…[more]