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.
Bar Foundation Justice Grants Funder: New Hampshire Bar Foundation (NHBF) Geographic Scope: New Hampshire Program Focus: The Justice Grants program awards funding to nonprofit organizations and/or…
Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation Advocacy Grant Funder: The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation Award Amount: $25,000 Status: 2018 award (historical grant); LSA was one…
Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barbara Mcdowell And Gerald S Hartman Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 18, 2024 Summary The Barbara McDowell and…
Basic Civil Legal Services (BCLS) Program Funder: Texas Access to Justice Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations that provide civil legal services to low-income…
Bassel Khartabil Memorial Fund Status: Application deadline passed (last deadline was March 24, 2018). Page notes "انتهت عملية تقديم الطلب" (Application process has ended). Possibility of future…
Bellwether Ambassador Program Overview: A volunteer program seeking passionate individuals to dedicate time and creativity to raise awareness for freedom of religion or belief. Mission: Promote and…
Bellwether International Art Competition Overview: A competition showcasing powerful artworks from around the world exploring freedom of religion or belief and human rights. Focus Areas: - Freedom of…
Benjamin B. Rauch Fellowship Overview: A fellowship created in memory of Benjamin B. Rauch that provides temporary fellowship support to at-risk individuals and advocates from Southeast Asia, China,…
Bill Graham Award Purpose: In memory of pioneering producer and founding Rex board member Bill Graham, himself a refugee, this award is for those working to assist children who are victims of…
Bill Iwen Environmental Justice Award Funder: Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) Status: Active and ongoing Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Award Amount: $500 per awardee (directed to community…
Birmingham Bar Foundation Grant Program Funder: Birmingham Bar Foundation Geographic Scope: Birmingham, Alabama (local) Mission: Advance justice and foster a more equitable legal system Program…
Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation Overview: Fosters a vigilant civil society—the key to democratic progress, social advancement, and conflict resolution in the countries of the Black Sea…
Black Voices Nomination Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Black Voices For Black Justice Fund Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary The Black Voices Nomination aims to…
Boston Bar Foundation IOLTA Grants Funder: Boston Bar Foundation (charitable affiliate of Boston Bar Association) Geographic Scope: Greater Boston area Funding Source: Interest on Lawyers' Trust…
Break the Hate Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: One Young World Amount: £5,000 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Break the Hate Challenge invites young leaders aged 18-35 to combat…
Brown Wesley Payne Fellowship Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary Overview Beckley Area Foundation Beckley Area Foundation was…
Burl Osborne Award Overview: The Headliners Foundation honors the legacy of Burl Osborne, former editor and publisher of The Dallas Morning News, by recognizing outstanding reporting on social…
Bydale Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bydale Foundation Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Bydale Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Westchester County,…
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) RFP (CA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025…
Category A Grant Program Program Type: Full-service civil legal aid providers Geographic Scope: Oregon statewide Funding Allocation: Between 55% and 80% of OLF's annual funding is reserved for…