Norad

Location:: Africa. Each focus area has its own specific country focuses
Grant Size:: Norad aims to enter into up to 20 grant agreements and has an estimated budget of NOK 600 million for the four-year period.
Eligibility:: International, regional and Norwegian civil society organisations (non-profit, non-governmental). The applicant must be an independent legal entity
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Tue 18 Nov, 2025

The purpose of this call is to support civil society initiatives that protect human rights defenders and strengthen their work, which will contribute to the overall objectives of Chapter 152.70 Human Rights, including strengthened international human rights systems, improved compliance with human rights obligations, and strengthened democracies in low- and middle-income countries, cutting across the following thematic priorities: women’s rights and gender equality; non-discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; freedom of expression, media freedom, and cultural rights; freedom of religion and belief; workers’ rights; rights of persons with disabilities; promotion of democratic development and rule of law principle.

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Anti-Racism

Arts and Culture

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Diaspora

Diversity and Inclusion

Fair Trade

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Health

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Sustainable Livelihoods

Volunteering

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

The Waterloo Foundation

Location:: UK and overseas
Grant Size:: Various
Eligibility:: Registered entities in UK and overseas
Status:: Ongoing

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Sustainable Livelihoods

Volunteering

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Reece Foundation

Location:: Australia and overseas.
Grant Size:: AUD $5,000 - AUD $30,000
Eligibility:: The Reece Foundation accepts Grant applications that meet the following guidelines: the application is submitted by a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation.
Status:: Ongoing

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Arts and Culture

Health

Lifelong Learning

The Sterry Family Foundation

Location:: The United Kingdom and South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi, Uganda and Kenya.
Grant Size:: Outside the UK, grants totalled GBP £35,000 in 2024 and ranged from GBP £2,000 - GBP £4,000
Eligibility:: Individuals or charitable associations, bodies and organisations registered in the UK.
Status:: Ongoing

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