Human Rights Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
ABE Opportunity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Bar Endowment Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The American Bar Endowment's Opportunity Grant Program provides…
Abelard East’s grantees are nonprofits who serve low-income people seeking to affirm their civil or human rights. These include, among others, the disenfranchised, immigrants, workers, people of…
Accelerator Grant Funder: Legal Foundation of Washington Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Washington State Award Type: One-time grants Focus Areas: - Time-sensitive civil justice work…
Access to Justice Grants Overview: The Access to Justice Grant Program funds civil legal aid organizations providing legal support to individuals living in underserved communities across Illinois.…
Activist Portfolio Grants - Uyghur Advocacy Funder: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Overview: The Foundation's inaugural grantmaking initiative, launched in October 2022, supports…
Administration of Justice Grants Geographic Scope: Michigan Focus Areas: Support for civil legal aid to the poor, law-related education, and conflict resolution Overview: The Michigan State Bar…
AJMMI: Rapid Response Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: A.J. Muste Memorial Institute for Nonviolence and Social Justice Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The AJ Muste…
Alexandra Hallock Capacity Building Grant for Small Nonprofits Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cause Strategy Partners Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Alexandra Hallock Capacity…
Overview Mission The Alexandra Smith Fund In Support of Native American Treaty Rights supports programs that create understanding, appreciation and promotion of the treaty rights of Native…
ALF: Law Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama Law Foundation Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Alabama Law Foundation, a private charitable organization, aims to enhance access to justice…
Alice and Richard Henriquez Memorial Fund and Youth World Awareness Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: November…
Alliance Defending Freedom Grants and Funding Program Overview: ADF's grants and funding program provides financial support to attorneys for cases and advocacy projects dealing with religious…
Alphawood Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alphawood Foundation Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Alphawood Foundation, a private grant-making organization…
Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund Grants Overview: The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a Princeton, New Jersey-based endowment fund providing grants to individuals and young adults who volunteer…
Anti-Impunity Fund (AIF) Geographic Scope: Central America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and northern Central America) Focus Areas: - Fighting impunity in Central America - Support for civil…
Apostle Islands Area Human Rights Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Apostle Islands Area Human Rights Fund, managed by…
Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arthur N Rupe Foundation Last Updated: November 01, 2024 Summary The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Grant focuses on promoting positive social change…
ASHG Advocacy Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society Of Human Genetics (ASHG) Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The ASHG Advocacy Award recognizes individuals or…
ATCC Lend-A-Hand Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Tr Company Community Fund Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Adirondack Trust Community Fund's Lend-A-Hand Grants…
Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity…