Human Rights Grants

Last updated October 1, 2026

There are currently 292 open human rights grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 109 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Open grants: 292; from 210 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $7,000–$100K
Total listed funding: $20.8M; across 109 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 13; 12 with a published date

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EEFD Funding Grant European Endowment for Democracy · Foundation Rolling · Up to €60,000 The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) funds civil society organizations, pro-democracy movements, and independent media to promote democracy in the European Neighbourhood and beyond.	Rolling	Up to €60,000
Opioid Crisis Response Program Fellowship Grant Equal Justice Works · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Opioid Crisis Response Program Fellowship, offered by Equal Justice Works, addresses the opioid epidemic by mobilizing public interest lawyers to provide vital civil legal aid to underserved communities affected by Opioid Use Disorder.	Rolling	Varies
Rachel Corrie Memorial Scholarship Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Legacy/Corrective Action Grants (Kean Legacy Grants) 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants made to support partners doing direct work in geographic and topical areas to address systemic racial injustices linked to the foundation's historical connections to slavery through the Livingston and Kean families.	Rolling	Varies
Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation Grant The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S Hartman Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation Grant supports social justice litigation in the U.S. by providing funding to organizations involved in systemic legal cases.	Rolling	Varies
Crime Victims Civil Legal Services (CVCLS) Program Texas Access to Justice Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Funds support the provision of civil legal services to eligible crime victims and clients in non-criminal matters.	Rolling	Varies
VoteWise Program White Swan Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies VoteWise supports BIPOC-led community based initiatives that are effectively promoting voting rights in marginalized communities.	Rolling	Varies
Park Foundation Grants: Democracy Park Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Park Foundation Grants for Democracy aim to fortify democratic foundations and good governance.	Rolling	Varies
Host Grant Endowment for Equal Justice · Foundation Rolling · Varies A grant program supporting legal aid organizations and host organizations providing legal services.	Rolling	Varies
Democracy, Ethics, & Public Trust Grants The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: Grant applications for this program are typically submitted by invitation only, however we reserve a limited amount of funding for unsolicited proposals.	Rolling	Varies
Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation The German Marshall Fund of the United States · Foundation Rolling · Varies Fosters a vigilant civil society—the key to democratic progress, social advancement, and conflict resolution in the countries of the Black Sea region.	Rolling	Varies
Emil Gumpert Award American College of Trial Lawyers · Foundation Rolling · $150K The highest honor conferred by the American College of Trial Lawyers on a single organization annually. Recognizes programs whose principal purpose is to maintain and improve the administration of justice.	Rolling	$150K
Supporting Democratic Participation in Austria Action For Democracy · Foundation Rolling · Up to USD 50,000	Rolling	Up to USD 50,000
New York Bar Foundation Grant Program The New York Bar Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The New York Bar Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance access to justice and support essential civil legal services in New York.	Rolling	Varies
The Honorable Phyllis W. Beck Public Interest Law Fellowships Grant Independence Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $67K The Honorable Phyllis W. Beck Public Interest Law Fellowships, established in 1996 and named after a prominent legal figure, supports law school graduates in securing positions with local organizations that provide free legal services to…	Rolling	Up to $67K
Nebraska Victim Advocacy Program & Direct Victim Assistance Crime Commission Grants · State Rolling · Varies Ensures victims of crime, regardless of location or victimization type, have access to advocacy and direct client assistance. Serves those affected by various types of victimization.	Rolling	Varies
MBF Special Projects Grants Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc. · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Massachusetts Bar Foundation (MBF) offers Special Projects Grants to support initiatives that enhance access to civil legal aid and improve the administration of justice.	Rolling	Varies
WPLC Staff Attorney Position Water Protector Legal Collective · Foundation Rolling · $65K – $83K WPLC is an Indigenous-led nonprofit law firm and advocacy organization providing legal support and advocacy for Indigenous Peoples and Original Nations, the Earth, and frontline environmental justice communities protecting sacred lands and…	Rolling	$65K – $83K
International Human Rights Grant Program The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation, established in 1957, promotes social justice and human rights through various initiatives, including education, the arts, health services, and support for international human rights.	Rolling	Varies
Western Balkans Program Grant Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Western Balkans Program, supported by The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, aims to advance democracy and peace in a region undergoing transformation.	Rolling	Varies
2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund-Italy U.S. Mission to Italy · Federal Rolling · Varies AEIF 2022 should submit proposals to italyalumni@state.gov by January 30, 2022.	Rolling	Varies
Chester County Bar Foundation Grant Chester County Bar Association · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Chester County Bar Foundation provides grants to support various programs and organizations serving Chester County.	Rolling	Varies
Legal Aid and Service Fund Grant Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Legal Aid and Service Fund Grant, administered by the Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy, aims to provide essential legal representation to indigent defendants in serious criminal cases.	Rolling	Varies
OSBF: Racial Justice Initiative Grant Ohio State Bar Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Ohio State Bar Foundation's Racial Justice Initiative Grant, launched in 2020, has allocated $1 million to support impactful projects that confront systemic racism in Ohio.	Rolling	Varies

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About human rights grants

Human rights grants support nonprofits working on civil liberties, refugee and immigrant rights, anti-discrimination, criminal-justice reform, and the protection of vulnerable populations. Most funding comes from private philanthropy rather than government, with major funders including the Ford Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Open Society Foundations backing advocacy, legal defense, and movement-building.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do human rights grants award?

Of the 292 open human rights grants Grantable lists as of October 1, 2026, 109 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $7,000 and $100K. The largest is $4M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most human rights grants?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Endowment for Equal Justice (7), National Equal Justice Association Inc (7), The University of Texas Law School Foundation (7), Equal Justice Works (5), and Texas Access to Justice Foundation (5). In all, 210 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are human rights grants due?

Of 292 open grants, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 12 have a published upcoming deadline, 53 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 214 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for human rights organizations?

Human rights grants fund advocacy, litigation and legal defense, research and documentation, community organizing, and direct services for affected populations. Award sizes vary widely, from small project grants to multi-year general-operating support, and many funders prioritize organizations led by and accountable to the communities they serve.

Who funds human rights nonprofits?

Private foundations are the dominant funders. The Ford Foundation supports social justice and human rights through initiatives such as its Dignity and Justice Fund, the MacArthur Foundation funds human-rights and justice work, and the Open Society Foundations back democracy, rights, and justice efforts. Community foundations and individual donors also play a significant role.

Can grassroots human rights groups get funding?

Yes. Many human rights funders intentionally support smaller, frontline organizations, and intermediary funds and community foundations exist specifically to channel resources to grassroots groups. Smaller organizations often start with project grants, pooled funds, or rapid-response grants before pursuing larger general-operating support from national foundations.

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