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International Human Rights
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports initiatives promoting human rights and defender safety
Grant and Funding
Overview
This initiative offers funding at various levels to support activities that promote human rights and protect human rights defenders. It provides core, project, and seed funding through multi-year grants to organizations involved in documentation, campaigning, strategic litigation, and empowerment activities.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Integrate new technologies
Increasing community impact
Strengthening governance
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Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
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
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
Creating a digital evidence collection platform for human rights documentation
Developing a mobile app to support LGBTQI community safety and reporting
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Organizations involved in human rights activities including documentation, campaigning, strategic litigation, or defender empowerment.How to apply
Submit a letter of inquiry describing your project and its alignment with program priorities.Wait for an invitation to submit a full application if your project aligns with funding priorities.Prepare and submit the detailed application along with required documentation.The application undergoes review and assessment by the Board of Trustees.Recipients are notified of the decision and must agree to terms before funding disbursement.
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