Human Rights Grants

Last updated September 30, 2026

There are currently 292 open human rights grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Voice for Justice Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Supports efforts to amplify voices of groups fighting for equal justice whose efforts may be silenced or misrepresented.	Rolling	Varies
AJMMI: Rapid Response Grants Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The AJ Muste Foundation's Rapid Response Grants support U.S.-based organizations engaged in grassroots activism for social justice.	Rolling	Up to $5K
LFW: Race Equity Grants Legal Foundation of Washington · Foundation Rolling · $50K The Legal Foundation of Washington offers Race Equity Grants aimed at dismantling systemic racial oppression in civil legal aid. These grants provide multiyear funding to empower communities most affected by structural racism.	Rolling	$50K
CSRO Advocacy Grant Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Funds may be used for specific advocacy activities including, but not limited to: Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations	Rolling	Up to $5K
Missouri Bar Foundation Grants Missouri Bar Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies As a charitable, nonprofit partner to The Missouri Bar, The Missouri Bar Foundation seeks to advance the administration of justice, elevate the legal profession, foster public appreciation of the rule of law, and further our constitutional…	Rolling	Varies
Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Program Texas Access to Justice Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Funds support the provision of civil legal services to eligible clients in non-criminal matters.	Rolling	Varies
Fund for Southern Communities Grant Fund for Southern Communities Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K The Fund for Southern Communities Grant supports grassroots social change organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Equal Justice Scholarship Grant The University of Texas Law School Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Equal Justice Scholarship, offered by the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law, fully funds tuition and fees for three years and provides summer stipends for public interest work.	Rolling	Varies
Rural Summer Legal Corps (RSLC) Grant Equal Justice Works · Foundation Rolling · $7K The Rural Summer Legal Corps (RSLC) addresses the legal service gap in rural U.S. communities by placing law students in civil legal aid organizations.	Rolling	$7K
Defending Basic Freedoms Grant The Herb Block Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K The Herb Block Foundation's Defending Basic Freedoms Grant aims to uphold the essential freedoms outlined in the Bill of Rights.	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage Grant Georgia Institute of Technology · Foundation Rolling · $100K The Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage, established by the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2010, honors individuals who display moral courage in the face of adversity.	Rolling	$100K
Alphawood Foundation Grants Alphawood Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $150K The Alphawood Foundation, a private grant-making organization based in Chicago, focuses on supporting initiatives that promote equity, justice, and human rights.	Rolling	Up to $150K
U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for a Full Proposal Application U.S. Mission to Angola · Federal Rolling · $10K – $50K The U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department is pleased to announce this Request for Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from organizations interested in applying for funding of program proposals that strengthen…	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Fair Housing Grants National Association of Realtors · Foundation Rolling · Varies NAR funds the betterment of the real estate industry through this grant program. Limited details available on the grants and funding page.	Rolling	Varies
Race Equity Grant Endowment for Equal Justice · Foundation Rolling · Varies A grant program designed to advance race equity in legal services and support organizations working to eliminate systemic barriers to justice for communities of color.	Rolling	Varies
Sex Worker Giving Circle Grant Third Wave Fund · Foundation Rolling · Up to $350K The Sex Worker Giving Circle Grant, launched by the Third Wave Fund, prioritizes funding for grassroots movements led by individuals directly impacted by gender oppression, especially within the sex work community.	Rolling	Up to $350K
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Grant: Crime Victims Civil Legal Services (CVCLS) Texas Access to Justice Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Texas Access to Justice Foundation Grant for Crime Victims Civil Legal Services (CVCLS) provides essential legal aid to low-income victims of crime in Texas.	Rolling	Varies
Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Civil Society in Poland Action For Democracy · Foundation Rolling · Varies Poland has experienced democratic backsliding including:	Rolling	Varies
COVID-19 Grassroots Justice Fund Namati Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A one-time fund created in partnership with multiple organizations to support grassroots justice organizations responding to pandemic-related challenges and exacerbated injustices.	Rolling	Varies
Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Grant The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in communities where Dorsey attorneys reside.	Rolling	Varies
Henry T. Nicholas III Foundation Grant Program Henry T Nicholas III Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies About the Henry T. Nicholas, III Foundation The Foundation has been at the forefront nationally in supporting victims' rights, reflecting Dr. Nicholas' longstanding commitment to victims of violent crime.	Rolling	Varies
Small Grants Program - Ukraine US Dept. of State: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $15K The Small Grants Program - Ukraine, managed by the U.S. Mission in Geneva, invites project proposals that align with U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere.	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Texas Bar Foundation Grant Texas Bar Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Texas Bar Foundation Grant supports programs that enhance justice in Texas, focusing on legal services for the underserved, ethics in the legal profession, and public education about the legal system.	Rolling	Varies
Robert Carr Fund Grant Robert Carr Fund · Foundation Rolling · $150K – $3M The Robert Carr Fund Grant supports global and regional civil society networks serving inadequately served populations (ISPs) through core funding for a three-year period.	Rolling	$150K – $3M

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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 30, 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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