Security Grant

Geographic Scope: Canada, Central Asia, Europe, Southwest Asia, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and the United States

Focus: Available to activists whose safety and security is at risk.

Grant Period: 3 months

About Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism

This model is known as rapid response grantmaking.

Mission: Partners with frontline feminist movements to support women, trans, and non-binary activists striving to create a more just and equitable world.

Key Values:

• Justice: Removing systemic barriers that frontline feminist activists face
• Feminisms: Recognizing and respecting diverse feminist traditions
• Courage: Supporting activists who challenge oppressive systems
• Integrity: Practicing transparency, honesty, reliability, and accountability
• Mindful Engagement: Upending traditional power dynamics and shifting power toward marginalized voices
• Wellbeing: Promoting holistic care within institutions and activist spaces

Grantmaking Approach:

• Fast, flexible funding when activists need it most
• Accepts applications in any language
• Holistic support for activists' safety, protection, and collective care
• Limited reporting requirements
• Grants to individual feminist activists, organizations, and movements
• Trust-based grantmaking that respects the autonomy of partners

Contact Information:

• Address: 2601 Blanding Ave Suite C, #155, Alameda, California 94501
• Tel: (415) 523-0360
• Signal: (415) 434-9626
• Email: proposals@urgentactionfund.org
• Press inquiries: press@urgentactionfund.org

How to Apply for a Security Grant

Application Process:

1. Submit Application Online: Fill out the security grant application form online for consideration
   • Applications accepted in: English (EN), Arabic (AR), Russian (RU)
2. Alternative Submission Method: Download the application form and submit via email to proposals@urgentactionfund.org

Required Information:

• Complete all required grant application questions
• Include 2 references
• Identify potential fiscal sponsor or wire recipient (if your organization does not have an official bank account)

Review and Decision Timeline:

1. Application submitted
2. Program officer reviews application
   • Program officer follows up
   • References are checked
   • Regional advisor reviews
3. Decision made
   • Grant approved: Email sent to applicant
   • Grant declined: Email sent to applicant
4. Grant Contract Documentation (if approved)
   • Grant contract provided
   • Wire form provided
   • Fiscal sponsor form / individual wire form (if applicable)
   • Ensure forms are completed correctly and fully; missing information or errors can cause delays
5. Funds Sent
   • Program officer reviews: grant contract, wire form, and other grant-related forms
   • Wire approved and sent
   • Wire transfer can take up to 10 business days
6. Confirmation of Receipt
   • Applicant confirms wire received
7. Final Report Due
   • Final report submitted (due 3 months after grant award)
   • Report reviewed and accepted by program officer
   • Informs program officer if extension is needed