Every year on August 9th, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples highlights the rights, cultures, languages, and traditions of indigenous peoples globally. This day aims to raise awareness about the challenges they face, including discrimination, land rights issues, environmental concerns, and social injustices.
This year’s theme is “Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact.”
To celebrate this day, we are thrilled to spotlight various grant opportunities for global NGOs dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of indigenous populations.
Call for Proposals: ACT Global Civil Society Platform on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
Deadline: 02-Sep-2024
The European Union and UN Women have partnered to launch a new programme called Advocacy, Coalition Building and Transformative Feminist Action (ACT) to End Violence Against Women…[more]
Call for Applications: OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31 August 2024
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is pleased to announce the Indigenous Fellowship Program to give indigenous persons the opportunity to gain knowledge about the UN system and mechanisms dealing with human rights issues in general and indigenous issues in particular…[more]
Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards and Evian Special Prize by Danone
Deadline: 30-Sep-24
The Convention on Wetlands announces a call for nominations for the ninth edition of the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards and Evian Special Prize by Danone…[more]
RFAs: Technical Assistance for Private Enterprises to tackle Gender Digital Divide
Deadline: 12 September 2024
The WiDEF invites large private sector enterprises to apply for technical assistance to scale solutions to help close the gender digital divide…[more]
Virtual course on Indigenous Journalism, Territory and Environment
Deadline: 31 December 2024
The independent media Agenda Propria with its #RedTejiendoHistorias and the World Network of Environmental Journalists (EJN) designed this virtual course to help indigenous and non-indigenous journalists around the world understand journalism from the perspective of indigenous peoples and to produce better reports…[more]
Astraea Foundation’s International Fund
Deadline: 15-Aug-2024
The Astraea Foundation’s International Fund is providing support to groups led by LGBTQI+ communities working for progressive social change, addressing oppression based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression, and advancing work for racial, economic, and gender justice…[more]
Inter-American Foundation Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 3 December 2024
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF), in conjunction with the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), welcomes applicants for its new Research Fellowship Program to advance rigorous field-based research on actionable questions about community-led development in Latin America and the Caribbean…[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]
Call for Proposals: “Weaving Paths for Life”
Deadline: 23-Aug-24
Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres (FCAM) is very happy to launch the second call for proposals for 2024 “Weaving paths for life”…[more]
Mildura Rural City Council announces Community Grant Program – Australia
Deadline: 19-Aug-24
The Mildura Rural City Council’s Community Grant Program provides opportunities for not-for-profit community groups to deliver innovative local projects and programs that support Council’s vision of “making this the most liveable, people-friendly community in Australia”…[more]
TC Energy’s Social Impact Program – United States and Canada
Deadline: 08-Nov-2024
TC Energy is currently accepting applications for the Social Impact Program…[more]
Small Grants Programme Global Indigenous Peoples Fellowship Initiative – Ethiopia
Deadline: 15-Aug-2024
The GEF Small Grants Office (SGP) Ethiopia is calling for nominations for the Operational Phanse 7 (OP7) Small Grants Programme (SGP) Indigenous Peoples Fellowship Initiative 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]
Arctic and Northern Challenge: Development Grants – Canada
Deadline: 04-Oct-2024
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is proud to launch a second call for development grants under its Arctic and Northern Challenge program…[more]
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2024
Submissions are now open for the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) to support Indigenous engagement, capacity building and knowledge gathering and sharing…[more]
LEVEL BIPOC Grants Program – Canada
Deadline: 15-Aug-2024
The LEVEL BIPOC Grants Program invests in the leadership capacity of BIPOC-led and BIPOC youth-led and/or youth-engaging organizations operating in B.C…[more]
Call for Applications: McLachlin Access to Justice Fund (Canada)
Deadline: 16-Sep-24
Applications are now open for the Rt. Hon Beverley McLachlin Access to Justice Fund (“McLachlin Fund”)…[more]
Open Call for DMC Investment Program – Community Stories (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Dec-2024
The Digital Museums Canada (DMC) Investment Program is providing funding to build digital capacity in Canadian museums and heritage, cultural and Indigenous organizations, and gives people living in Canada unique access to diverse stories and experiences…[more]
New Horizons for Seniors Program: Community-Based Projects (Canada)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2024
The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is seeking applications for the New Horizons for Seniors Program…[more]
Prism Foundation Community Grant – United States
Deadline: 9-Sep-24
Prism Foundation is providing grants for projects and nonprofits that are positively impacting the Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ communities…[more]
2024 Age-friendly Communities Grants – Canada
Deadline: 26-Aug-2024
The Community Grant funding applications aimed at helping older adults in B.C. lead independent and active lives are now open!..[more]
Underrepresented Communities Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 29-Aug-24
The National Park Service’s (NPS) Underrepresented Communities Grant Program (URC) is intended to diversify listings in the National Register of Historic Places to include communities that are currently underrepresented…[more]
Nominations open for Graham F Smith Arts Peace Award – Australia
Deadline: 23-Aug-24
The Graham F Smith Peace Foundation calls for nominations from artists or art organisations for the 2024 Arts Peace Award…[more]
Great Lakes Local Action Fund – Canada
Deadline: 26-Sep-2024
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks is currently accepting applications for the Great Lakes Local Action Fund…[more]
FES Grants to support Canadian Students and Educators
Deadline: 12-Sep-24
The Foundation for Environmental Stewardship (FES) is pleased to announce funding opportunity to Canadian students and educators who want to implement projects that reduce GHG emissions and/or improve net-zero literacy in their communities…[more]
Apply for The Novartis Health Equity Initiative – Canada
Deadline: 15-Sep-2024
Novartis Canada is inviting all eligible organizations that share their passion for advancing health equity to apply for funding…[more]
Bringing It Home Project Accelerator Program – Canada
Deadline: 30-Aug-2024
The Indigenous Clean Energy is inviting applications for the Bringing It Home Project Accelerator Program…[more]
Capacity Building Grants for Indigenous-led Collectives & Grassroots Groups (Canada)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2024
The City of Toronto’s Indigenous Affairs Office invites Indigenous-led grassroots groups and collectives to apply for capacity-building grants, which can be used to create new projects, enhance existing programs or improve group operations…[more]
Applications open for Local Partner Fund – Congo DR
Deadline: 15-Sep-2024
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is currently accepting applications for the Local Partner Fund (LPF)…[more]
NOFO: Scientific Collaboration Small Grants Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 19-Aug-2024
The U.S. Embassy New Zealand, Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State honors the 150th anniversary of United States–New Zealand scientific collaboration and announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to advance the future of scientific collaboration between their countries in 2024–2025…[more]
CFPs: Documentary Shorts on Indigenous Legal History (US)
Deadline: 1 November 2024
The faculty in the Department of History and College of Law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Vision Maker Media and the Institute for Policy, Politics, Law and History are seeking producers interested in making a short documentary about Indigenous legal history…[more]
Call for Proposals: Resilient Cork Fund 2024-2025 (Ireland)
Deadline: 13-Sep-2024
The Rethink Ireland is accepting applications for its Resilient Cork Fund to focus on tackling inequalities, fostering mental resilience, and promoting social inclusion in Cork City and County…[more]
Apply for Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund – United Kingdom
Deadline: 09-Sep-2024
The London Community Foundation is delighted to manage the Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund (WFCF)…[more]
