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.
Small Grants Program The United States Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva advances U.S. policy at more than 100 international organizations in Geneva. The…
Small Grants Program - Ukraine Status: ACTIVE Funder: US Dept. of State: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2020 Summary The…
Smith Richardson Foundation- International Security & Foreign Policy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smith Richardson Foundation Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The Smith Richardson Foundation's…
Sociological Initiatives Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc. Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Sociological…
Sparrow Future Charitable Fund Overview: An education fund for children (under 21) in China whose parents are human rights activists or human rights lawyers. Background: Established by filmmaker…
SPJ Foundation Grants Funder: Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Status: Currently accepting grant proposals Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Priority given to initiatives…
Spring Grant Cycle Funder: Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) Geographic Scope: Ohio nonprofits Focus Areas: Law-related philanthropic organizations and projects addressing specific, unmet legal needs…
St. Louis Bar Foundation Grants Overview: The St. Louis Bar Foundation awards grants for innovative projects that address identifiable and unmet needs in the community. Geographic Scope: St. Louis…
State Bar of New Mexico Access to Justice Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Bar of New Mexico Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The State Bar of New Mexico Access to Justice Fund Grant…
Strategic Response Mechanism (SRM) Overview: RRI's Strategic Response Mechanism is designed to fund timely advocacy, capacity building, and convening opportunities in a wide range of low to middle…
Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Civil Society in Poland Funder: Action for Democracy (A4D) Status: This grant opportunity appears to have passed. The deadline referenced was July 17, 2023…
Strengthening Feminist Movements in Asia Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women's Fund Asia Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Strengthening Feminist Movements in…
Stronger Democracy Award Status: Competition completed; awardees announced in summer 2022 Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Voting and elections - Policymaking - Civic engagement -…
Sunhak Peace Prize (SHPP) Purpose: Awards distinguished individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to peace and human development, and to restore balance to the…
Supporting Democratic Participation in Austria Funder: Action for Democracy (A4D) Status: This grant opportunity has passed. The deadline was August 9, 2024, and projects were required to run between…
Sustaining Grants Award Amount: Up to $20,000 per year Geographic Scope: New England region (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont) Focus Areas: Grassroots…
Tarek Al-Kadri Social Justice Leadership Scholarship Overview: A scholarship established to honor the life and legacy of Tarek Al-Kadri, a pillar of the Muslim Legal Fund of America who passed away.…
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Grant: Crime Victims Civil Legal Services (CVCLS) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Access To Justice Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Texas Access to…
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Grant: Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Access To Justice Foundation Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Texas Access…
Texas Bar Foundation General Grants Program Mission: The Texas Bar Foundation solicits charitable contributions and provides funding to enhance the rule of law and the system of justice in Texas,…