Human Rights Grants for Nonprofits

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Incarnate Word Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of intent: May 29, 2026
  • Full applications: September 2, 2026

The mission of the Incarnate Word Foundation is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by providing support to the residents of the St. Louis Region, including St. Louis City and County,…

Human Rights Protection Fund

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Application Deadline:
  • Relief Grants and Family Reunion Grants: None
  • Bursaries Fund: May 31, annually

The Human Rights Protection Fund (formerly Prisoners of Conscience) is a UK-based charity providing both financial and practical assistance to prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders.…

Sand Hill Angels Charitable Fund

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Application Deadline:

May 31 and October 31, annually

Grant Range:
$0 - $0

The Sand Hill Angels Charitable Fund provides support for nonprofit organizations that improve lives and the world we live in, with a focus on organizations serving the Silicon Valley and the Bay…

Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico

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Application Deadline:

May 31, annually

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Catron, Chaves, Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Otero, Sierra…

Henry M. Jackson Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of Intent: March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually

Grant Range:
$650 - $52000
Average Grant:
$14455

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation partners with nonprofits, think tanks, and the University of Washington to advance leadership, climate action, and human rights.

Funding focuses on:

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Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters

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Application Deadline:

February 1, June 1, and October 1, annually

Grant Range:
$10000 - $25000

The Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters supports the apostolic work of Roman Catholic sisters in the United States, as well as internationally.

Grants are provided in the following areas of…

International Visegrad Fund

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Application Deadline:

V4 Gen Mini-Grants: April 15 and November 15, annually
Other grants: February 1, June 1, and October 1, annually
Mobility programs: Varies by program

The International Visegrad Fund supports regional cooperation among the Visegrad Group countries (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia), as well as collaboration with countries in the…

Restaurant Giving Circle

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Application Deadline:

June 1, annually

The Restaurant Giving Circle Grant supports nonprofit organizations that address the needs of restaurant workers. The program prioritizes initiatives that improve financial stability, health, and…

Human rights are the foundation of any society with true justice. They ensure dignity, fairness and freedom for all. But the concept of universal human rights is a relatively new one, and is a fragile ideal. There are many nonprofits right now that work tirelessly to pursue missions that promote human rights. But these organizations are only able to do what they do thanks to the generous funding provided by human rights grants.

These human rights grants can be put towards a wide range of purposes, including the support of advocacy campaigns, legal assistance, shelter and medical aid. There are an equally wide range of organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. This includes many private foundations, such as the Open Society Foundations or the Ford Foundation. 

When drafting a human rights grant proposal, it’s essential to draw on data to back up your claim. This could include statistics on specific violations of human rights or data on the economic and social impacts of those violations. You need to prove there is a specific need that your nonprofit is poised to address. Good places to get started accumulating this data could include Human Rights Watch or Amnesty International. 

If you need more pointers on writing great grant proposals, make sure to browse our full overview of the topic. You can also start browsing human rights grants right here, all open for applications.