Driving Change Through Human Rights and Social Justice Opportunities

[September 2026] Explore new grants, awards, fellowships, scholarships, and other opportunities supporting human rights and social justice. This collection highlights opportunities for organizations, individuals, students, researchers, and civil society groups working to advance human rights and promote social justice.

Call for Nominations: Leading for Humanity 2027 Cohort

Deadline: 14 October 2026

The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation invites nominations for the 2027 Leading for Humanity cohort. This flagship program aims to cultivate a global generation of leaders who embody the values and moral courage of Archbishop Desmond Tutu…[more]

Call for Nominations: French Republic Human Rights Prize

Deadline: 04-October-2026

The French Republic Human Rights Prize Liberty–Equality–Fraternity is inviting individuals and non-governmental organizations worldwide to submit projects that promote the right to asylum and protect the fundamental rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons…[more] Nominations open for Human Rights Recognition Awards

Deadline: 23-November-2026

The Human Rights Recognition Awards 2026 honor individuals and organizations demonstrating exceptional courage and resilience in protecting human rights during armed conflict, occupation, and insecurity…[more] Submit Entries for 9th Edition Freedom Prize 2027

Deadline: 12-January-2027

The Freedom Prize invites young people aged 15 to 25 from France and around the world to nominate an inspiring person or organisation whose work represents an exemplary commitment to freedom…[more]

The ActHIVate Fund: Strengthening Community-Led HIV Responses

Deadline: 25 October 2026

The ActHIVate Fund, initiated by Aidsfonds, is a new funding mechanism aimed at enhancing community-led HIV responses for trans and men who have sex with men (MSM) communities in regions with restricted healthcare access…[more]

Request for Applications: Palau Direct Aid Program

Deadline: 30 October 2026

The Palau Direct Aid Program 2026 is an online grant application opportunity administered through SmartyGrants…[more] Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) International Grants Program

Deadline: 15-December-2026

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) International Grants Program provides financial support to international non-profit organizations, academic institutions, think tanks, and related organizations working to advance democracy and human rights…[more]

Entries Open: TFD Visiting Fellowship Program

Deadline: 15-October-2026

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) Visiting Fellowship Program supports international scholars, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, students, and practitioners working on democracy and human rights…[more] Submit Entries for Pulitzer Center Writing Contest

Deadline: 01-November-2026

The Pulitzer Center’s Local Letters for Global Change is a global writing contest for current K–12 students who want to address major global challenges and propose solutions to local decisionmakers…[more]

RFAs: European Youth Foundation International Long-Term Youth Co-operation Projects

Deadline: 01-October-2026

The European Youth Foundation (EYF) is offering grants of up to €60,000 for international long-term youth cooperation projects that promote human rights, democracy, solidarity, youth participation, and intercultural understanding…[more]

Call for Proposals: European Youth Foundation International One-Off Youth Co-Operation Activities

Deadline: 01-October-2026

The European Youth Foundation (EYF) is providing grants for international one-off youth cooperation activities in 2027 that promote democracy, human rights, intercultural dialogue, and youth participation…[more]

Call for Proposals: Dutch Human Rights Fund 2026 – Second Round (Hungary)

Deadline: 04-October-2026

The Dutch Human Rights Fund Second Round 2026 provides grants to organizations operating in Hungary for projects that advance key human rights priorities, including support for human rights defenders, LGBTIQ+ rights, freedom of expression, internet freedom, independent journalism, and gender equality…[more]

Call for Applications: RightsLab Morocco 2026 for Young Human Rights Defenders

Deadline: 10 October 2026

Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) is inviting applications for the RightsLab Morocco 2026, a program aimed at selecting 20 young human rights defenders to participate in an innovative training and networking event…[more] Small Project Emergency Grants by EEA Civil Society Fund Czechia

Deadline: Ongoing

The Small Project Emergency Grants, offered by the EEA Civil Society Fund Czechia, provide immediate support to civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Czech Republic…[more]

RFAs: Second Wave of Mini-Grants for Human Rights Initiatives (Ukraine)

Deadline: 20 October 2026

Kherson Human Rights House has launched the second round of its mini-grant competition, offering up to UAH 300,000 to support civil society organisations implementing human rights initiatives in the Kherson, Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia regions…[more] Apply for Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Community Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 27-October-2026

The Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Community Funding Program is inviting registered non-profit and charitable organizations in Nova Scotia to apply for community-led initiatives advancing equity, anti-racism, inclusion, organizational capacity, and community safety…[more] Agora Democracy Scholarship Program for University Students in Turkey

Deadline: 7 October 2026

The Agora Democracy Scholarship Program, offered by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung Istanbul Office, is designed for university students in Turkey who are passionate about social issues and human rights…[more]

Call for Applications: Corra Racial Equity Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 15-October-2026

The Corra Racial Equity Fund provides unrestricted, multi-year funding to Scotland-based charities and not-for-profit organisations led by Black and racially minoritised people…[more] Grants Support H