[April 2022]
USAID: Justice, Rights & Security – Rapid Response
Deadline: 13-May-22
The Justice, Rights & Security – Rapid Response (JRS-RR) program will advance the goals of promoting justice, protecting rights, and promoting security globally. To promote justice, rapid response activities may contribute to advancing USAID objectives by supporting the independent, efficient, and open administration of justice; enhancing the quality of and access to justice; helping to guarantee impartial application of the law and due process; improving justice seeker outcomes; and/or strengthening effective checks and balances and accountable institutions as foundations of democratic governance and the protection of human rights…[Read More]
2022 Emile Bruneau Empathy Fund
Deadline: 15-Apr-22
The Empathy for Peace has announced the 2022 Call for Applications for the Emile Bruneau Empathy Fund. They welcomes submissions from groups and grassroots organizations for projects that support building /fostering empathy in children and youth. The Fund aims to support grassroots empathy projects around the world…[Read More]
Open Call: Countering Judicial Harassment of Civil Society Representatives and HRDs from Marginalized Communities
Deadline: 15-Apr-22
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to counter judicial harassment of civil society representatives and human rights defenders (HRDs) from marginalized communities…[Read More]
Global Youth Challenge for Human Rights Education
Deadline: 30-Apr-22
The Oxford Forum for International Development (OxFID) is now accepting applications for the Global Youth Challenge to implement and enhance the World Programme for Human Rights Education by, for, and with youth. In partnership with the OHCHR, UNESCO, and the Office of the Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth, the Oxford Forum for International Development (OxFID) aims to stimulate youth dialogue around international development, and challenge participants to come up with solutions in the realm of human rights education…[Read More]
2023 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship: Call for Applications
Deadline: 15-Apr-22
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship to provide academic and professional opportunities to advance the reporting skills of women and nonbinary journalists who focus on human rights and social justice…[Read More]
NOFO: DRL WHA Program Learning Series (LAC)
Deadline: 23-May-22
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 a program that supports DRL’s goal to better enable civil society and human rights defenders to promote and defend democracy and human rights through evidence-based advocacy…[Read More]
House-to-House Project Fund 2022: Call for Applications
Deadline: 14-Apr-22
The Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF) has announced a call for applications for House-to-House Project Fund 2022. This unique funding opportunity provides support for creative and strategic projects to advance human rights priorities in countries with Human Rights Houses. The House-to-House Project Fund supports dynamic civil society-led projects to address specific and local human rights challenges. In implementing these projects Human Rights Houses and their member organisations have opportunities to work with other Human Rights Houses and broader civil society organisations and actors…[Read More]
Shockproofing Communities Grants in Canada
Deadline: 21-Apr-22
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is pleased to announce a funding call for the Shockproofing Communities Grants to address the Impact of Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence. The Canadian Women’s Foundation prioritizes inclusion and addressing barriers to access. The vision of gender equality for all in the grantmaking is expressed in the prioritization of women, girls, TwoSpirit, trans, and non-binary peoples who face multiple challenges…[Read More]
2022 Souter Charitable Trust Grant Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 22-Apr-22
The 2022 Souter Charitable Trust Grant Program is now open to assist projects engaged in the relief of human suffering in the UK and overseas – particularly, but not exclusively, those promoting spiritual welfare. The Souter Charitable Trust supports projects engaged in the relief of human suffering in all its aspects in the UK and overseas – especially, but not exclusively, those with a Christian emphasis and ethos …[Read More]
Social Impact Award Program in Serbia
Deadline: 15-May-22
Nominations are now open for the Social Impact Award (SIA), a program for young people aged 15 to 30 who have innovative solutions to societal challenges and need mentoring and financial support to implement these solutions into sustainable projects. Projects can address the following topics: poverty reduction, health, education, environment, energy, information and communication technologies, human rights, equal opportunities and the like…[Read More]
Georgia: Grants to Support Human Rights, Democracy and Integrated Territorial Development
Deadline: 10-May-22
The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals to support Human Rights, Democracy and Integrated Territorial Development in Georgia. The global objective of this call for proposals is: to support Human Rights, Democracy and Integrated Territorial Development in Georgia…[Read More]
EU-Armenia Partnerships for Change Programme
Deadline: 29-May-22
The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals for Partnerships for Change Programme that seeks to advance civil society and human rights priorities in Armenia with a particular focus on supporting civil society capacities to engage in policy processes, gather evidence, monitor reforms, implementing social services, supporting recovery and resilience, and become trusted partners that deliver to the communities they serve and represent…[Read More]
European Commission CFPs to support CSOs and Human Rights Defenders in Mauritania
Deadline: 23-Jun-22
The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals to support Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Human Rights Defenders in Mauritania. The general objective of this call for proposals is to improve the capacity of civil society organizations and human rights defenders to contribute to the sustainable and inclusive development of Mauritania…[Read More]
Family Violence Research Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 22-Apr-22
The Family Safety Victoria (FSV) invites applicants from across Australia to apply for the Family Violence Research Grants Program to develop and build the evidence base to support family violence reform in Victoria. Research will be used to support practice improvement, service innovation, better policy outcomes and long-lasting change for both victim survivors and those who use violence…[Read More]
U.S. Embassy Philippines 2022 Emerging Voices Small Grants Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-22
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Public Affairs Section (PAS Philippines) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that they are considering proposals for the Emerging Voices (EV) Small Grants Program to Youth leaders and Youth-led organizations. PAS Philippines invites youth leaders and youth-led organizations to submit project proposals that would deepen connections between the Philippines and the U.S. by highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation and objectives…[Read More]
U.S. Embassy in Nepal: Countering Mis- and Disinformation Program
Deadline: 20-May-22
The U.S. Embassy in Nepal is inviting applications for its Countering Mis- and Disinformation Program to support a more stable, democratic nation through improved governance, greater respect for human rights, and credible local, provincial, and national elections…[Read More]
U.S. Mission to Kuwait: Public Diplomacy Grants
Deadline: 6-May-22
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) for Public Diplomacy Grants. Target audiences include youth and young professionals, educators, women, stateless residents, and other underserved populations in Kuwait…[Read More]
EU NDICI Global Europe: Thematic Human Rights and Democracy Programme 2022 (Israel)
Deadline: 16-May-22
The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals for European Union (EU) Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) Global Europe – Thematic Human rights and democracy programme 2022…[Read More]
NOFO: Burma Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) Documentation Project
Deadline: 25-May-22
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 strengthen civil society efforts to investigate and document conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Burma for the purposes of pursuing justice for victims and survivors, and accountability for crimes committed in violation of international human rights and humanitarian law…[Read More]
NOFO: Comprehensive In-School Democracy and Human Rights Education Program in BiH
Deadline: 22-Apr-22
The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, acting through the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Comprehensive In-School Democracy and Human Rights Education Program…[Read More]
