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DonorType of fundGeographic focusThematic focusEligibleHow to applyCore / project funding Application opensDeadlineFunding availableWebsiteKey themesContact namePositionContact no.Email Note
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Please let Victoria Forsgate [FDS@aprrn.org] know if you are planning to apply to a non-RLO focused grant. APRRN would be happy to provide support and/or partnership where needed. Please note the grants coloured in red are the grants APRRN plans to apply to. If you would like to also apply, please contact me and we can form a partnership/consortium. Many thanks!
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Asia FoundationFoundationAsiaGovernance; law and justice; women's empowerment and gender equality All organisationsApply via email, see noteCore & projectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimehttps://asiafoundation.org/Poonsook Pantitanontapoonsook.pantitanonta@asiafoundation.orgsubmit brief letter of inquiry to determine whether the Foundation's present interests and funds permit consideration of the request. The letter of inquiry should include: a very brief introduction about the grant-seeking organization, a brief project description, and budget estimate.
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Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFoundationWorldwideCivil society: advocacy and outreachFavours grassroots/RLOsSubmit an initial idea through Letter of Inquiry (LoI) online formProjectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimehttps://www.mott.org/work/grantseekers/Supports effective advocacy and outreach to help strengthen the policy environment for civil society
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Civicus Crisis Response FundInstitutionalWorldwideAdvocacy to defend human rightsAll organisationsApply online - see website linkCore & projectOpen year-roundRolling application - relevant only for emergency advocacy funding10,000 USDhttps://www.civicus.org/index.php/what-we-do/defend/crisis-response-fundCSOs facing new restrictions on their work can apply for funding for emergency advocacy actions to defend civic freedoms and democratic values.
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Commonwealth FoundationFoundationCommonwealth Countries: India; Malaysia; Pakistan; Bangladesh; Singapore; Sri LankaHealth; Environment and climate change; Freedom of expression All organisationsApply online - see website linkProjectAnnually around October (for open call). Others are invitation only. https://commonwealthfoundation.com/grants/?link_id=3&can_id=01c0045853f78eff43fc5440eaf13b7c&source=email-open-call-for-grants-2&email_referrer=email_1342340&email_subject=the-grants-call-is-openFreedom of expression: Supporting civil society to engage meaningfully with government
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Council for At Risk AcademicsUK TrustWorldwideAssisting academics at risk of discrimination, persecution, suffering or violenceFavours grassroots/RLOsIntroduce via email, apply accordinglyCoreOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytime
www.cara.ngo		To assist academics who are subject to or at risk of discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence, to relieve needs among them and their dependants; to support academics and their institutions in countries where their work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that they can continue to fulfil their role as educators. info@cara.ngo
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Feminist Review TrustTrustWorldwideTransforming lives of womenFavours grassroots/RLOs - particularly those led by womenApply using application form, send via emailProjectJan-22Quarterly deadlineshttps://www.feminist-review-trust.com/Funds hard to fund projects, women's empowerment & gender justice.Dot GriffithsChair of the Trusteesadministrator@feminist-review-trust.com
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Fondation de LuxembourgFoundationWorldwideSocial cohesion; diversity; poverty reductionAll organisationsApply online - see website linkProject, core and individual grantsOpenRolling - apply anytimehttps://www.fdlux.lu/en/page/submit-project-proposalHuman rights; education; social cohesion; poverty reductionsecr@fdlux.luFDLux provides: Direct financial support to a project or program of public interest through a beneficiary organization seeking funding (association or other institution).
Financial grants to a beneficiary organization for the support of its overall activities.
Financial grants awarded to individuals working in a structured manner to achieve an objective of general interest within a specific, predefined framework (e.g. school grant, university grant, post-doctoral grant, kick-starter grant, etc.).
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Foundation for a Just SocietyFoundationSouth and Southeast AsiaMarginalized groups rights; social movements; LGBTQ rights; women's rights; labour/workers' rightsFavours grassroots/RLOsIntroduce via email, apply accordinglyCore & projectOpen year-roundaward grants in: March, June, September, and November. https://www.fjs.org/info@fjs.org
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Global Affairs CanadaStatutory/governmentAsia PacificHuman rights; refugees; women and girls; climate change and human rightsAll organisationsSubmit proposal online: https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/cfli-fcil/2021/asean-anase.aspx?lang=engProjectFeb-22May-2220,000 - 40,000 CADhttps://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/cfli-fcil/2021/asean-anase.aspx?lang=eng
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Global Fund for WomenFoundationWorldwideGender justiceFavours grassroots/RLOs - particularly those led by womenSubmit Organizational Profile online and then invited to submit proposal for core or events funding.Core & projectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimehttps://www.globalfundforwomen.org/Strengthening the agency, participation, and power of gender justice movements working directly in their communities. Interested in funding gender justice event/core needs/projects.
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HivosFoundationAsia PacificCivic rights; gender, equality, diversity and inclusion Favours grassroots/RLOsIntroduce via email, apply accordinglyCore & projectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimehivos.orgUnderstanding digital technologies; Participation and Accountability; supporting young (refugee) women and LGBTIQ+ people to lobby for legal and policy changes that protect their rights, end impunity and criminalization, and promote inclusion and diversity.dra@hivos.nl ; southeastasia@hivos.org
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Karibu FoundationGrantGlobal southstrategic networking and movement building; capacity building and young leadership; grassroots mobilization and civil resistance; just peacebuilding and conflict resolution.All organisationsOnline - see website linkProjectOpen15 August and 24 October 202215,000https://www.karibu.no/our-partners/apply-for-a-grant/Karibu typically funds programmes that provide information exchanges, mobilization efforts, legislative and research efforts, bridge-building, and dialogue. Projects should have a systemic focus and engage more than one country in collaboration.
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KIOSFoundationNepal; Sri Lanka; Tibetan CSOs; Bangladesh; Pakistanhuman rights education, awareness raising, campaigning, monitoring and documentation of the human rights situation, advocacy work and legal aidFavours grassroots/RLOsApply online - see website linkCore & projectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimehttps://kios.fi/en/apply-for-funding/Participation and Accountability; supporting young (refugee) women and LGBTIQ+ people to lobby for legal and policy changes that protect their rights, end impunity and criminalization, and promote inclusion and diversity. Kristiina Vainio kristiina@kios.fi
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Mama CashFoundationWorldwideGender equality and women's rightsFavours grassroots/RLOs, must be led by womenApply online - see website linkCore & projectJan-22https://www.mamacash.org/en/en-homepageApplicants must be self-led by the women, girls etc intending to serve; gender equality as primary focus
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanStatutory/governmentAsia Pacific, particular interest in MyanmarPeace, stability, security; human security (incl. refugees); womenFavours grassroots/RLOsRequest application form via emailProjectDec-21Feb-222.8 million THBMostly funds tangible project such as building, vehicle, medical equipment etcPawakho Thanidagrassroots-bg@bg.mofa.go.jp
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MiserorFundWorldwideHuman rights; basic human needsAll organisationsApply via emailProjectOpenRollinghttps://www.misereor.org/contactSupporting all elements of poverty reduction. MISEREOR supports the weakest members of society: the poor, the sick, the hungry and the disadvantaged.postmaster@misereor.de
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Norwegian Human Rights FundFoundationPakistan; India; Indonesia; Sri Lanka; Thailand; MyanmarAccess to justice; advocacy; tackling discrimination; Competence building: equipping vulnerable groups to make better use of existing legal frameworks to defend their rightsFavours grassroots/RLOsIntroduce via email, apply accordinglyCore & projectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimehttps://nhrf.no/legal capacity building, collaboration between and the establishment of networks, legal aid/assistance, advocacy, workshops/training on human rights, psychosocial therapy, documentation, monitoring, and reporting of human rights violationsScott M. Sandvik
Project Coordinator (Pakistan, Thailand and Indonesia)		scott.sandvik@nhrf.no
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Ockenden AwardFundWorldwideRefugee self-relianceAll organisationsApply online - see website linkCore - award funding in recognition of PAST impact (not project related)Closed - forecast for November 202325,000 GBPhttps://www.ockendenprizes.org/home-one/entry-rules/Promoting refugee self reliance
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Ole Kirk's FondFoundationWorldwideHumanitarian response to crisis or warFavours grassroots/RLOsIntroduce via email, apply accordinglyProjectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimehttps://www.olekirksfond.dk/Project funding in response to a natural disaster or a crisis such as war, in which people are forced to fleeinfo@olekirksfond.dk
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Open Technology FundFundWorldwidetechnology-focused projects that promote human rights, Internet freedom, open societies.All organisationsApply online - see website link. Two stage application process: submit concept note; if successful you are invited to submit a full proposalProjectOpenRollingUnclearhttps://www.opentech.fund/funds/internet-freedom-fund/support technologists and activists bring to life ideas that advance inclusive and safe access to global communications networks, counteract censorship and surveillance, and mitigate digital security threats to Internet freedom specifically for at-risk-users, journalists, human rights defenders, civil society activists and others living in repressive environments.hello@opentech.fund
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Pan Asian Women's AssociationUk TrustAsiaGirls educationAll organisationsIntroduce via email, apply accordinglyOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytime
www.pawa-london.org		teenage girls' education in Asia. info@pawa-london.org
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Pro Victimis FoundationFoundationBangladesh; Laos; Myanmar; NepalRule of law; equality; human rights. Does not fund only advocacy, must be combined with other activitiesFavours grassroots/RLOsApply online - see website linkProjectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimewww.provictimis.orgViolence against women; Fight against serious violations of fundamental rights affecting vulnerable people due to a specific situation. Does not fund solely advocacy
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Rafto PrizeFoundationGlobalhuman rights defenderindividuals or organisationsSelf-nomination or nomination by another individual or organisationOther (personal prize)Open1-Feb-23$20,000https://www.rafto.no/en/rafto-prizehuman rights defendersLiv Unni StuhaugSecretary of the Committeelivunni.stuhaug@rafto.no
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Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation FoundationSingaporeYouth empowermentAll organisations, must be registered and implementing the project in SingaporeApply online - see website linkProjectClosed - forecast to reopen November 20221-Dec-22https://rlafoundation.org.sg/apply-for-grant/Empowering youth to deliver change in lives of challenged communities, promoting community bonding and humanitarian values.
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Resourcing refugee leadership initiativeFundIndonesia$100,000 to $500,000RLOs/RLIsApply online - see website linkCore and projectOpen04-Mar-22$100,000 to $500,000https://www.refugeeslead.org/applyStrengthening RLIs
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Roddenberry FoundationFundWorldwideearly-stage idea or project that addresses pressing global challenges.All organisationsApply online - see website linkProjectOpenRolling - apply anytime$2,500–$15,000https://roddenberryfoundation.org/our-work/catalyst-fund/Strong impact; bold ideas; vision which inspires others and challenge the field to think differently
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SEA JunctionFoundationSoutheast AsiaSocio-economic and health dimensions of COVID-19Grassroots, including RLOs. Particularly community-led and inclusive initiatives. Applicants can be formal or informally registeredComplete application form and submit via emailCore & projectOpen1-Sep-233,000 USDhttp://seajunction.org/event/call-for-proposals-small-grant-program-staying-resilient-amid-the-pandemic-in-southeast-asia/#.X1H5NMgzbIWbuild social capital, strengthen community resilience, improve the living and health conditions of local communities and enhance their capacity to cope with the current situation of COVID-19 and its longer-term socio-economic and health impacts.
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Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD)FoundationAsia Pacificdemocracy and human rightsAll organisationsApply online - see website linkProjectClosed - forecast to reopen October/November 202215-Dec-2210,000 - 100,000 USDhttp://www.tfd.org.tw/opencms/english/grants/Funds tangible projects e.g. conferences, publications, educational programmes, advocacy projects. Only funds direct costs and will not fund purchases of equipment, salaries for permanent staff, and fixed overhead costs or other institutional support costs.
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The Fund for Global Human RightsFoundationIndia; Thailand; Myanmar; Philippinesindigenous rights; migrant rights; women's rights; LGBTQ rights; children & youth rightsFavours grassroots/RLOsIntroduce via email, apply accordinglyCore & projectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimeMigrant rights: supports migrants, their families, and those advocating on their behalf to create more humane migration policiesRona Peligalrpeligal@globalhumanrights.orgThe Fund can channel grants over £10,000 directly to our grantees or allied groups through Donor Advised Grants. We are also able to facilitate Donor Advised Funds – philanthropic portfolios that fulfill a donor’s programmatic goals. To learn more about this service, please contact Rona Peligal at rpeligal@globalhumanrights.org.
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The Fund for Global Human RightsFundWorldwidegrassroots organizations doing legal empowerment workGrassroots, including RLOs. Apply via written or video/audio application, onlineCore Funding for RLO in the Philippines Open18/2/202210,000 - 100,000 USD per year for two yearshttps://globalhumanrights.org/legal-empowerment/application-en/Grassroots organizations with limited access to flexible, core funding.
Organizations that have experience learning with or working in formal or informal partnership with other legal empowerment organizations, social justice movements, and collectives.
Organizations that combine law and organizing to build power in communities. They help people to know, use, and shape the law as a pathway for transformative change.
Organizations using legal empowerment strategies that advance systemic change beyond individual cases. Legal empowerment methods include raising awareness of rights and laws, aiding people in navigating legal and administrative processes, or mobilizing community members to engage in law and policy reform, among many other strategies.
Organizations that contribute toward building the legal empowerment movement, learning and partnerships.
Organizations that demonstrate an ability to execute legal empowerment strategies, learn from their mistakes, and adapt to challenges.
Organizations that can articulate a vision for the future. This may involve steps to reinforce or strengthen existing efforts or experimenting with ways to expand or evolve legal empowerment work.		lef-support@globalhumanrights.org
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The New Venture Fund Collaborative foundationWorldwideglobal health and developmentAll organisationsOnline: https://newventurefund.org/for-grant-seekers/global-policy-advocacy/ProjectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimeinnovative, high-impact policy, advocacy, and communications projects
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The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)FoundationWorldwideHuman rights, advocacyFavours grassroots/RLOsIntroduce via email, apply accordinglyCore & projectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimehttps://www.uusc.org/Grassroots partnerships info@uusc.org
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U.S. Embassy in South KoreaFundSouth KoreaInnovative public awareness and advocacy campaigns on refugee issues.
Legal assistance, educational support, or vocational training for refugees.
Enhancing access to health services for refugees, including mental health resources.
Projects that promote equal access to protection, assistance, and other solutions in any of the above areas for LGBTQI+ refugees will be given favourable consideration.		Registered organisationsApply via email with prescribed proposal and budget form - see website linkProjectOpen February 11, 2022$25,000https://kr.usembassy.gov/011121-call-for-proposals-julia-taft-refugee-fund-for-fy-2022/Favours quick impact projects to meet currently unaddressed needs Also, projects that promote equal access to protection, assistance, and other solutions in any of the above areas for LGBTQI+ refugees will be given favorable consideration.
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U.S. Embassy PhilippinesStatutory/governmentPhilippinesHuman rights; rule of law; good governance; peace and security All organisationsApply online - see website linkProjectClosed - forecast to reopen October/November 202231-Dec-2210,000 - 100,000 USDhttps://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=331698
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U.S. Mission to ASEANStatutory/governmentSoutheast AsiaFellowshipIndividualsApply online - see website linkFellowshipOpenMid-November - differs for each countryhttps://asean.usmission.gov/yseali/yseali-country-specific-information/Fellowships focus on civic engagement, environmental issues, social entrepreneurship and economic development. Applicants should be full-time undergraduate students from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or have graduated in the past four years, who demonstrate leadership through academic work, community involvement, extracurricular activities, or their profession
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UNHCRFund and access to technical resources/expertiseGlobalSupport mechanism combining financial resources, mentoring and other expertise directly to organisations led by people who experience forced displacement.Refugee-led organisationsOnline - see website linkProject and coreOpen17 July 202250,000 USDhttps://www.unhcr.org/innovation/refugee-led-innovation-fund/The Fund supports innovation by all organisations led by people who experience forced displacement, including refugees, asylum-seekers, the internally displaced, returnees and stateless people.
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UNHCRGrants of up to $4000 (max. 3 grants per year)GlobalGeneralRefugee-led organisations and initiativesVia local UNHCR missionProject and coreOpenRolling$4000 per grant (max $12,000 per year)
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United Nations Human Rights Office of the High CommissionerFundWorldwideHuman Rights, Women & GenderAll organisationsApply online - see website linkProjectOpenMar 01, 2022$10,000 to $100,000https://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Slavery/UNVTFCFS/Pages/Apply.aspxEliminating Contemporary Forms of Slavery
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Urgent Action Fund for Women's RightsFoundationWorldwideWomen's rights; gender justice/advocacyFavours grassroots/RLOs - particularly those led by womenApply online - Can only apply if the specific event or situation we are responding to is unanticipated, and actions must happen quickly to be effective.Core & projectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimehttps://urgentactionfund.org/apply-for-a-grant/Relevant to apply if crises or emergency situations occur which require funding to improve women's rights/gender justice. Actions must be implemented within 3-6 months of approval of an application.
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US Embassy ThailandStatutory/governmentThailandHuman rights; women's empowerment; education (STEM); youth civic engagementAll organisationsApply online - see website linkProjectClosed - forecast to reopen November 202231-Dec-2210,000 - 100,000 USDprograms that strengthen the U.S.-Thai partnership, raise awareness about joint economic partnerships, and promote shared interests in a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
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US Mission to IndonesiaFundIndonesiahuman rights; democracy; rule of law; diversityAll organisationsThrough SAM with application forms and budgetProjectClosed16 June 202230,000 - 100,000 USDhttps://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=337149activities that promote U.S.- Indonesia strategic partnership, people to people ties, and shared values, including democratic governance, freedom of speech, tolerance and diversity, the rule of law, and human rights.
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US Mission to ThailandFundThailandrule of law, democratic values, and human rights; All organisationsThrough SAM with application forms and budgetProjectOpen31 July 20225,000 - 25,000 USDhttps://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=337150rule of law, democratic values, and human rights; environment and global health; youth critical thinking skills and promoting civic engagement to counter disinformation and improve media/digital literacy; building digital skills and opportunities for women entrepreneurs; and education.
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Women's Peace and Humanitarian FundUNWorldwideProjects that address diverse barriers to women’s meaningful participation in a formal peace process All organisationsApply online - see website linkProjectOpenRolling - apply anytime10,000 - 100,000 USDhttps://wphfund.org/rapid-response-window-short-term-grants/Advocacy and lobbying campaigns for women’s inclusion in peace and political processes / implementation and monitoring mechanisms of peace agreements; advocacy and collection of data to feed into a process; Preparatory sessions and capacity-building for women participating in decision-making processes; coalition building and strategizing to influence a specific process; Advocacy events and meetings, cross-border dialogues; Strategic planning projects to identify entry points and stakeholders; Organizing and drafting participatory declarations/demands to influence decision-making processes.
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Women's Peace and Humanitarian FundUNWorldwideto arrange and cover for logistical expenses to participate in, either individually or as a delegation, a meeting, event or decision-making process for advancing human rights and peace.Individual women human right defenders (not organisations)Complete application form and submit via emailProjectOpenRolling - apply anytime (apply at least 6 weeks before event)https://wphfund.org/whrds-advocacy/women's human rights, peace, participation, advocacyWPHF-WHRD@UNWOMEN.ORG
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Women's Refugee CommissionFoundationWorldwideRefugee women's rights & justice; SGBV; SRHR; Economic empowerment; gender & social inclusionFavours grassroots/RLOsIntroduce via email, apply accordingly. However, as a research and advocacy organization, the Women’s Refugee Commission generally does not provide grants or arrange partnerships. ProjectOpen year-roundRolling - apply anytimehttp://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/gender empowerment
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World Justice ChallengeFoundation / think tankWorldwideEqual rights and non-discrimination, refugees and IDPsAll organisationsApply with prescribed application form - see website linkCore - award fundingClosed - forecast for December 202210-Dec-2220,000 USDhttps://worldjusticeproject.org/world-justice-challenge-2022Detention; GBV; challenging discriminatory practices and policies relating to arrest, detention, prosecution; protecting human rights defenders; access to justice
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