Human Rights Grants
Last updated September 29, 2026
There are currently 292 open human rights grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Bar Foundation Grant The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Kentucky Bar Foundation Grant aims to enhance public understanding of the judicial system and legal profession through grants to law-related organizations. | |
| EarthRights Alumni Small Grants Program Earthrights International Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide alumni of EarthRights Mekong training programs with financial support for the implementation of community-led initiatives to protect the environment and human rights. | |
| Stronger Democracy Award Accelerate Change Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2M – $22M A $22 million competition launched in March 2021 to drive structural reforms to help improve political representation and increase the participation of all citizens in the United States' democratic process. |
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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 September 29, 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 (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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