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.
Texas Bar Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Bar Foundation Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Texas Bar Foundation Grant supports programs that enhance justice in Texas, focusing…
Texas Law Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary…
The Dayton Legal Heritage Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Dayton Legal Heritage Foundation Fund Grant aims to enhance…
The Equal Justice Fund Overview: NEJA's general fund that supports equal justice causes beyond the scope of specialty funds. Geographic Scope: National Focus Areas: - Publicizing precedent-setting…
The Flowers Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Human Rights Educators USA Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Flowers Fund Grant, established by HRE USA in 2017 to honor…
The Honorable Milton O. Moss Public Service Award Funder: Montgomery Bar Foundation (MBF) Geographic Scope: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Award Purpose: Honors a Montgomery County resident or…
The Honorable Phyllis W. Beck Public Interest Law Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Independence Foundation Amount: Up to US $67,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2025 Summary The Honorable Phyllis…
The Manne Family Fellowship in Public Interest Law Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary…
The purpose of this program is to support organizations that seek to promote peace, justice, and the equitable reallocation of the world's resources. Projects should be geared toward the fullest…
The purpose of this program is to support the development or enhancement of innovative projects that address issues of immediate and critical interest to the public and members of the legal…
The Rotary Foundation Grants Funder: The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International) Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: - Health (disease eradication) - Education - Environment - Poverty reduction -…
Transformational Media Fund Funder: Mediators Foundation (housed within) Contact: kspencerhome@gmail.com Project Director: Kim Spencer Overview The Transformational Media Fund (TMF) is a media…
Transformational Media Fund Funder: Mediators Foundation Inc (CO, US) Contact: kspencerhome@gmail.com Project Director: Kim Spencer Overview The Transformational Media Fund (TMF) is a media…
Turkey Global Delegation: Istanbul Learning Delegation Focus Area: International labor organizing and movement strategy; cross-cultural learning and solidarity Description: A fully organized learning…
U.S. Mission to the United Nations-Geneva, Small Grants Program This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines funding priorities, strategic areas of focus, and instructions for submitting…
Ukraine Civil Society Emergency Response Fund Status: Past funding cycle (applications closed July 30, 2022) Geographic Scope: Ukraine Focus Areas: - Upholding rule of law and fundamental human…
UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: UNESCO Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: August 23, 2024 Summary The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and…
United Nations Democracy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Nations (UN) Amount: US $100,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)…
United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Amount: US $30,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: February…
Urgent Challenges Grants Overview: This portfolio advances discrete near-term policy goals and allows for timely response to pressing developments. Focus Areas: - Drive policies and activities that…