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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Maximum funding amount is not specified. It supports multi-year core, project, and seed funding for organisations working on human rights documentation, evidence collection, campaigns, strategic litigation, outreach, and defender protection.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Documentation and evidence collection on human rights abuses.
- Campaigns, outreach, and strategic litigation.
- Support for human rights defenders, including physical and digital security.
- Work on detention, torture prevention, and due process rights.
- Initiatives supporting LGBTQI rights, independent journalism, and media pluralism.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Human rights organisations.
- Civil society organisations.
- Organisations supporting human rights defenders.
- Independent public interest journalism and media organisations.
Eligible geographic areas
- European Union, including the United Kingdom.
- United States.
- Brazil.
- India.
- Myanmar.
Processing and Agreement
- Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Funding decisions are made by the Board of Trustees, individually or as a group.
- The Board meets twice a year, but there is no fixed decision timeline.
- Approval can take from two months to more than a year from concept note to final decision.
Frequently Asked Questions about the International Human Rights Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the International Human Rights. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the International Human Rights?
Maximum funding amount is not specified. It supports multi-year core, project, and seed funding for organisations working on human rights documentation, evidence collection, campaigns, strategic litigation, outreach, and defender protection.
Who is eligible for the International Human Rights program?
To be eligible for the International Human Rights program, you must:
Invitation-only process.
Strong alignment with priorities.
Relevant fieldwork or research.
What expenses are eligible under International Human Rights?
Documentation and evidence collection on human rights abuses.
Campaigns, outreach, and strategic litigation.
Support for human rights defenders, including physical and digital security.
Work on detention, torture prevention, and due process rights.
Initiatives supporting LGBTQI rights, independent journalism, and media pluralism.
Where is the International Human Rights available?
The International Human Rights program is available across Canada.
Is the International Human Rights a grant, loan, or tax credit?
International Human Rights is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the International Human Rights?
International Human Rights is funded by Oak Foundation