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.
JRCT - Rights and Justice Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Amount: Up to £150,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)…
JRCT: Peace and Security Grant Programme Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The JRCT: Peace and Security Grant Programme, from the Joseph…
JRCT: Power and Accountability Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) provides funding to…
Judge William Wayne Justice Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 13,…
Justice Action Group (JAG) Geographic Scope: Maine Focus Areas: Justice and access to civil legal aid Description: The Justice Action Group is listed among the Maine Justice Foundation's grants and…
Justice Catalyst Access Fund (JCAF) - Justice Note Organization: Justice Catalyst Access Fund (VA, US) - 501(c)(3) organization Status: Active Program Type: Flexible, non-recourse line of credit…
Kentucky Bar Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Bar Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Kentucky Bar Foundation Grant aims to enhance public understanding of the…
Latin America and the Caribbean Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Open Society Institute Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Latin America and the Caribbean Grant Program by Open Society…
Laura Penny Community Impact Award Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Award Amount: $1,000 toward professional development Overview: Named after former WFSA CEO Laura Penny, this…
Law Grants Program Purpose: Provides grants to support legal aid and access to justice initiatives in Alabama. Geographic Scope: Alabama Focus Areas: - Foreclosure prevention legal assistance -…
Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois (LTF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lawyers Trust Fund Of Illinois Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois…
Leadership Now 2026 Summit Award Overview: Each year Leadership Now honors an 'unsung hero' for their extraordinary yet under-recognized contributions to defending and renewing democracy. Award Type:…
Leadership Program - Grassroots Justice Network Academy Status: Applications open Description: The inaugural Leadership Program is the first offering of the Grassroots Justice Network Academy.…
Lee County Bar Association Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lee County Bar Association Foundation Inc Last Updated: August 03, 2025 Summary The Lee County Bar Association Foundation,…
Legal Aid and Service Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Legal Aid and Service Fund Grant, administered by the…
Legal Empowerment Fund Status: Invitation only in 2026 Geographic Scope: California Background: The Legal Empowerment Fund is a grant opportunity launched by California ChangeLawyers in 2021. The…
Legal Empowerment Leadership Course Status: Past program (3rd annual offering in 2017) Description: A comprehensive course to cultivate a global cadre of leaders committed to legal empowerment with…
Legal Services Advisory Committee (LSAC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Judicial Branch Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Summary The Legal Services Advisory Committee (LSAC) Grant provides…
Legal Services: I & R Grants; Sector Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bigglesworth Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Bigglesworth Family…
Level 1 Fair Housing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Association Of Realtors Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary The Level 1 Fair Housing Grant, offered by the…