[October 2025]
Human rights remain at the heart of global development, social justice and peacebuilding efforts. To empower changemakers, we have curated a listing to highlight key grant opportunities that support human rights work globally.
Apply Now: Dalai Lama Fellows Program
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025
The Dalai Lama Fellows Program is seeking applications for 15-20 changemakers from around the world…[more]
Entries open for Pulitzer Center Writing Contest
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025
Applications are now open for the Pulitzer Center Writing Contest to make their voices heard by participating in a letter-writing contest that encourages civic engagement and global awareness…[more]
Submissions open for Human Rights Scholarship
Deadline: 31 October 2025
The Human Rights Scholarship is offered to domestic or international students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree and undertaking research in the field of Human Rights…[more]
How to Series 2: Gender Equality and Sustainable Project Management
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for How to Series 2: Gender Equality and Sustainable project management to develop and/or strengthen awareness and understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment as a first step towards behavioral change and the integration of a gender perspective into everyday work for all UN staff at headquarters, regional and country levels…[more]
Call for Applications: An Introduction to CEDAW
Deadline: Ongoing
The UN Women is seeking applications to enhance the capacity of UN programme staff, public servants and civil society at national, regional and global offices, to support the implementation of CEDAW by national counterparts…[more]
I Know Gender 6: Violence against Women and Girls Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the I Know Gender 6: Violence against Women and Girls Program…[more]
Submit Applications for Residency Funding
Deadline: Ongoing
The Institute for Humane Studies is seeking applications from graduate students who wish to travel to a university, academic center or organization other than their own to support them financially…[more]
Call for Proposals: Humane Studies Fellowship
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Humane Studies Fellowship to support students completing major research projects, presenting their work at top conferences, and publishing their work in major journals…[more]
Entries open for Graduate Sabbatical Grants
Deadline: Ongoing
Are you looking for sabbatical support while you focus on your dissertation? If yes, then this call is for you!…[more]
Call for Proposals: Fighting against Antisemitism Program 2025
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
The European Commission is accepting applications for Action Grants under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV). These grants aim to promote equality and fight against racism, xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination…[more]
Applications open for Fighting against Discrimination and Racism Program
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
Entries are now open for the EU Action Grants under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV), aimed at promoting equality and fighting all forms of discrimination. The grants support projects that take a strong stand against racism, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance, with a focus on fostering inclusive, respectful societies both online and offline…[more]
Grants for Civil Society Actors to Protect and Support Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 18-Nov-2025
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its national budget chapter 152, item 70 Human Rights, has launched a new call for proposals under the grant scheme “Human Rights.”…[more]
RFAs: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects
Deadline: 20-Dec-2025
The Government of Japan has announced the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), also known as KUSANONE, to provide financial support for development projects that meet the diverse needs of communities in developing countries…[more]
CFPs: Support to Public Authorities to Combat Racism
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
The European Commission (EC) has announced a funding opportunity to support public authorities in combating racism, xenophobia, LGBTIQ-phobia, and all other forms of intolerance, including intersectional discrimination. The main goal is to promote equality and fight discrimination based on sex, race, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation, in line with Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union…[more]
Open Topic on Secured and Facilitated Crossing of External Borders
Deadline: 12 November 2025
Submissions are now open for the Open Topic on Secured and Facilitated Crossing of External Borders…[more]
Open Call: Efficient Border Surveillance and Maritime Security
Deadline: 12 November 2025
Applicants are now invited to apply for the Open topic on Efficient Border Surveillance and Maritime Security Project…[more]
Open Topic on Better Customs and Supply Chain Security
Deadline: 12 November 2025
The European Commission is now accepting submissions for the Better Customs and Supply Chain Security topic…[more]
Call for Applications: Digital Rights Fund for WANA
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Digital Rights Fund to empower individuals, informal groups, and entities to effectively counter digital rights threats and violations online…[more]
Submissions open for Internet Freedom Fund Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Submissions are now open for the Internet Freedom Fund Program to support innovative internet freedom projects, including technology development, research, digital security projects, and convenings…[more]
SwedBio Funding Program for CSOs, International Organisations, Institutes & Universities
Deadline: Ongoing
SwedBio welcomes submissions of concept notes to support a limited number of strategic initiatives through their ‘Collaborative Partner Implementation Pathway’…[more]
Rapid Response Fund to tackle HIV-related Human Rights Challenges
Deadline: Ongoing
Frontline AIDS has launched the applications for the Rapid Response Fund to support marginalised communities to tackle HIV-related human rights challenges…[more]
Competition for Educational Grants on Human Rights in Ukraine
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025
The Center for Civil Liberties has opened an educational grant competition focused on human rights, inviting civil society and human rights organizations in Ukraine to submit proposals for projects to run from January 2026 for a period between five and ten months…[more]
Applications open for KCSF Institutional Grants in Kosovo
Deadline: 26-Oct-2025
The Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) is currently inviting applications for Institutional Grants under its Engagement for Joint Action (EJA Kosovo) program…[more]
Funding available for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (Japan)
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Embassy of Japan is now accepting applications for the Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP) for the Japanese Fiscal Year 2026, covering the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027…[more]
RFAs: Support Program for Implementing Chad’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
Deadline: 11-Nov-2025
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under Action 62445, aimed at advancing the implementation of Chad’s National Action Plan for Resolution 1325 – Women, Peace and Security…[more]
Entries open for Rapid Response Grants in Poland
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
The European Commission has launched the Call for Rapid Response Grants to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights and support civil society organisations in Poland…[more]
Call for Twinning Proposals to Strengthen Judicial Capacities in Morocco
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025
The European Commission has launched a call for twinning proposals aiming to strengthen the capacities of the Kingdom’s Judicial Agency (AJR) in Morocco…[more]
Call for Nominations: Ignite Awards for Human Rights (Philippines)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
Amnesty International Philippines has launched the Ignite Awards for Human Rights, the first award-giving body in the country that is solely dedicated to honoring Human Rights Defenders. This initiative aims to recognize individuals and organizations whose work has significantly impacted human rights by changing lives, influencing policies, encouraging activism, and demanding accountability…[more]
Switzerland’s Small Grants Programme in Moldova
Deadline: Ongoing
The Swiss Cooperation Office/Representation of the Embassy of Switzerland in Moldova (SCO-M) are requesting applications for its Switzerland’s Small Grants Programme…[more]
Applications open for Doctoral Scholarship Competition in Canada
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025
The Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is requesting applications for its Doctoral Scholarship Competition to bring together remarkable individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds with a shared interest in making Canada and the world a better place into a life-changing community…[more]
