[December 2025]
On International Human Rights Day, discover active grants that fund innovative projects addressing social justice, gender equality, legal rights, and community protection. Open to NGOs, students, and changemakers worldwide.
Submissions open for Human Rights Essay Award
Deadline: 03-Feb-2026
The Human Rights Essay Award invites law graduates to submit academic articles examining the right to protest under international human rights law…[more]
Open Call for Hansen Leadership Institute Scholarship
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Hansen Leadership Institute Scholarship is a fully funded, three-week global leadership program held from July 1–22, 2026, offering training in leadership, conflict resolution, human rights, and cross-cultural collaboration…[more]
Nomination open for Simon Wiesenthal Prize 2025
Deadline: 19 December 2025
The National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism invites individuals and groups from civil society to submit an entry for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize 2025…[more]
How to Series 2: Gender Equality and Sustainable Project Management
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
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 Opportunity
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 12: Sexual and Gender Diversity – A Matter of Human Rights
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The UN Women is seeking applications for its I Know Gender 12: Sexual and Gender Diversity to show respect for the rights of everyone including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people or LGBTI persons as respect for human rights is a fundamental UN principle…[more]
Apply for I Know Gender 8: Gender Equality and Education Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the I Know Gender 8: Gender Equality and Education Program…[more]
Open Call for I Know Gender 11: Women, Peace and Security
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The UN Women is seeking applications for its I Know Gender 11: Women, Peace and Security 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]
I Know Gender 6: Violence against Women and Girls Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the I Know Gender 6: Violence against Women and Girls Program…[more]
Open Call for I Know Gender 5: Women´s Leadership and Decision Making Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The UN Women is offering grants for the I Know Gender 5: Women´s Leadership and Decision Making Program…[more]
I Know Gender 4: Women´s Economic Empowerment Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The UN Women is inviting applications for the I Know Gender 4: Women´s Economic Empowerment Program…[more]
UN Women’s I Know Gender 7: Gender Equality in the World of Work Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
UN Women is inviting applicants to apply for the I Know Gender 7: Gender Equality in the World of Work Program…[more]
Apply for I Know Gender 10: Gender Equality in Emergencies
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The UN Women is seeking applications for its I Know Gender 10: Gender Equality in Emergencies 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]
CFPs: Small Grants Programme for Central Asia
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee (NHC) invites proposals for its Small Grants Programme supporting human rights, democracy, and civic activism in Central Asia…[more]
Digital Freedom Fund Grant to support Strategic Litigation and legal Research
Deadline: 17-Feb-2026
The Digital Freedom Fund (DFF) offers grants for organisations and individuals defending digital rights across Europe…[more]
CPFs: Financial Support to Third Parties component of the CARPET Project
Deadline: 05-Jan-2026
This funding call supports grassroots civil society organisations (CSOs) in Indonesia, Kenya, the Philippines, and South Africa to advance rights-based, community-driven transitions to green and equitable economies…[more]
Apply Now: Grants for Issue-Based Networks to Advance Policy Influence for CSOs
Deadline: 21-Dec-2025
Minority Rights Group (MRG) is offering €20,000 issue-based grants to nonprofit civil society organizations in Lebanon, Tunisia, Palestine, and Morocco…[more]
Call for Applications: BIRN Investigative Journalists Programme
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
BIRN is offering 20 investigative journalism grants of €1,140 each, along with mentoring from BIRN editors, to support in-depth reporting on key social, political, and economic issues in EU member states and EU-aspiring countries…[more]
Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk 2026
Deadline: 23-Jan-2026
The Front Line Defenders 2026 Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk recognizes courageous individuals, collectives, and organisations protecting human rights under dangerous conditions…[more]
RFAs: Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 16- Jan-2026
The Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship Program provides support for topics related to Peacebuilding, Governance, and Developmental Dynamics…[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]
Apply Now: Kazickas Family Foundation Grant Program in US and Lithuania
Deadline: 31 December 2025
The Kazickas Family Foundation provides general operating and project support to the areas that have significance to the family and its members…[more]
Submissions open for Internet Freedom Fund Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
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 Opportunity
SwedBio welcomes submissions of concept notes to support a limited number of strategic initiatives through their ‘Collaborative Partner Implementation Pathway’…[more]
Public Call to Civil Society Organizations/Non-Governmental Organizations (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Deadline: 19-Dec-2025
The City of Tuzla, in partnership with the ReLOaD3 Program, invites civil society organizations (CSOs) from Bosnia and Herzegovina to submit project proposals addressing social inclusion, human rights, gender equality, environmental protection, and youth empowerment…[more]
Open Call for Direct Aid Program (Mongolia)
Deadline: 29-Dec-2025
The Australian Embassy invites organizations in Mongolia to apply for grants under the Direct Aid Program (DAP) for 2025–26. Funding supports projects in agriculture, climate change, education, health, youth, GEDSI, and human rights, with grants up to AUD 30,000 for one-year projects…[more]
Grants for Civil Society and Human Rights Organizations in Costa Rica
Deadline: 04-Mar-2026
The European Commission invites civil society organizations in Costa Rica and the wider region to apply for funding to advance human rights, democracy, and inclusive development…[more]
Call for Proposals: Cultural Advocacy Initiative in Egypt
Deadline: 20-Dec-2025
The Minority Rights Group invites Egyptian organizations to submit proposals for cultural advocacy projects that amplify the rights, voices, and experiences of religious, ethnic, and gender minorities…[more]
Call for Projects: Thematic Programs of Civil Society and Human Rights and Democracy (Peru)
Deadline: 19-Jan-2026
The European Commission has announced a major funding call in Peru to strengthen civil society, protect human rights defenders, and expand youth employment opportunities…[more]
Call for Local Transformation and Media Projects 2026 (Mongolia)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mongolia invites local NGOs to submit project proposals for the 2026 Transformation and Media Funding Program, supporting human rights, civil society, media freedom, electoral participation, rule of law, equality, and environmental rights…[more]
Call for Proposals : EU4CSOs in Ukraine 2025
Deadline: 29-Jan-2026
The European Commission has launched a strategic call for proposals to empower civil society organisations (CSOs) in Ukraine, strengthening democratic resilience, social cohesion, and inclusive development…[more]
RFAs: EU NDICI Support to Civil Society, Human Rights and Democracy in Palestine
Deadline: 30-Dec-2025
The European Commission is offering EUR 5.5 million in grants to Palestinian civil society organizations to protect human rights, reinforce democratic governance, and expand civic space…[more]
RFAs: Promoting Inclusive Governance and Economic Sustainability (Lesotho)
Deadline: 03-Feb-2026
The European Commission is now seeking grant applications to promote and protect human rights, strengthen the rule of law, and democratic governance in Lesotho…[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]
BFJ launches “ReAction” Grant Program in Bulgaria
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Bulgarian Fund for Women has announced a new funding opportunity through its “ReAction” program, developed to support fast, flexible responses to growing social and political challenges…[more]
Call for Applications: A B Charitable Trust Grant Program (UK)
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The A B Charitable Trust for organisations seeking support in the areas of human rights, access to justice, the criminal legal system and penal reform, and migrants and refugees…[more]
Switzerland’s Small Grants Programme in Moldova
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
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]
CFAs: Emergency Security Grants for Egyptian Human rights Activists
Deadline: Ongoing
The Minority Rights Group (MNR) is accepting applications for Emergency Security Grants from Egyptian human rights activists who are working within or outside of Egypt to address the security needs of human rights activists representing religious, ethnic or gender minorities (LGBTQIA+), that face digital or physical threats or security risks due to their human rights work within a restrictive civic space…[more]
