Human Rights Grants

Last updated September 30, 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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Disability Inclusion Fund Grant Borealis Philanthropy · Foundation Rolling · $25K – $100K The Disability Inclusion Fund Grant, managed by Borealis Philanthropy, aims to support organizations advocating for disability inclusion, rights, and justice.	Rolling	$25K – $100K
Central America Grant Program Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies _Note: Staff members actively identify organizations that are well-positioned to meet programmatic goals.	Rolling	Varies
SAR Placement Fellowship Program Scholars at Risk Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies SAR provides at-risk scholars with short-term, temporary academic positions at SAR member institutions where scholars can resume their research and/or teaching in safety.	Rolling	Varies
Goldman Fund: Democracy & Civil Liberties Grant Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund, established in 1992, supports charitable organizations that enhance society, focusing on democracy and civil liberties.	Rolling	Varies
Brown Wesley Payne Fellowship Scholarship Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Beckley Area Foundation was established in January 1985 by ten community-minded citizens. It began with a gift of $1.1 million from the Dr. Thomas Walker Memorial Health Foundation as “seed” money for this Raleigh County project.	Rolling	Varies
Paul Green Foundation Grant The Paul Green Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $3K The Paul Green Foundation, established in 1982, continues the legacy of playwright Paul Green by supporting North Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations.	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Sparrow Future Charitable Fund Humanitarian China · Foundation Rolling · Varies An education fund for children (under 21) in China whose parents are human rights activists or human rights lawyers.	Rolling	Varies
Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Grant Program Jewish Federation of St. Louis · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Grant Program supports impactful projects that combat hatred and promote understanding through the lessons of the Holocaust.	Rolling	Varies
Wild Geese Foundation Grants Wild Geese Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Wild Geese Foundation supports organizations focused on human rights, food justice, youth empowerment, and climate resilience.	Rolling	Varies
AJ Muste Foundation Organizing Grants Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Funds grassroots activist projects advancing human rights, equality and dismantling social, economic and political oppression — prioritizing groups with small budgets and little access to mainstream funding.	Rolling	Varies
Project Grants The William and Charlotte Parks · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Parks Foundation currently ONLY considers applications for Project Grants. Awards are usually not more than $10,000 per annum to support projects, research, and other activities calculated to advance the welfare of animals.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Central WA BIPOC Communities Grant Endowment for Equal Justice · Foundation Rolling · Varies A targeted grant program supporting legal aid organizations serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities in Central Washington.	Rolling	Varies
Mike A. Myers Fellowship in Public Interest Law Grant The University of Texas Law School Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $75K The Mike A. Myers Fellowship in Public Interest Law, supported by the William Wayne Justice Center, aims to enhance access to justice for underserved communities.	Rolling	Up to $75K
Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Grant Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1M The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity honors individuals who take extraordinary risks to save others in times of crisis.	Rolling	$1M
Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois (LTF) Grant Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois · Foundation Rolling · $25K The Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois (LTF) provides essential financial support to non-profit organizations that offer free legal aid to low-income residents.	Rolling	$25K
Firedoll Foundation: Middle East Peace Grants Firedoll Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $30K The Firedoll Foundation offers Middle East Peace Grants aimed at fostering humanitarian assistance, economic development, and civil society support in the West Bank and Gaza.	Rolling	$10K – $30K
Paul E. Sluby, Sr., Historic Burial Grounds Preservation Program Grant RFA District of Columbia Office of Planning · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250K The Paul E. Sluby, Sr. Historic Burial Grounds Preservation Program Grant RFA aims to protect and restore historic burial grounds in Washington, DC, particularly those significant to African American history, established before 1955.	Rolling	Up to $250K
Law Grants (General) Alabama Law Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Alabama Law Foundation provides grants to support legal aid organizations and programs that improve access to justice in Alabama Based on Bank of America settlement funds ($266,000 distributed):	Rolling	Varies
Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund Grants The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a Princeton, New Jersey-based endowment fund providing grants to individuals and young adults who volunteer or intern for progressive social action projects or programs.	Rolling	Varies
Combating Hate Crimes Grant Program Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Rolling · Up to $150K The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is offering grants to support organizations in combating hate crimes. Local governments partnering with eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for funding.	Rolling	Up to $150K
Park Foundation Grants: Civic Participation Park Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Park Foundation Grants for Civic Participation aim to enhance democracy through active civic engagement.	Rolling	Varies
Fairness and Justice Alliance Maine Justice Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Fairness and Justice Alliance is listed among the Maine Justice Foundation's grants and programs. Limited details are available in the provided materials.	Rolling	Varies
Justice Action Group (JAG) Maine Justice Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Justice Action Group is listed among the Maine Justice Foundation's grants and programs. Limited details are available in the provided materials.	Rolling	Varies
Fund for Belarus Democracy The German Marshall Fund of the United States · Foundation Rolling · Varies Makes support available to citizen initiatives, independent media, and vulnerable groups, enabling them to resist the dictatorial regime and work towards the democratization of Belarus.	Rolling	Varies

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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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