Donors & Funding
AFD Opens Development Grants for NGOs Worldwide
Paris, France (HRNW)-The Agence Française de Développement has announced new funding opportunities. 🌍 Scope of Funding Urban development Water and sanitation Public health 💰 Funding Range €100,000 to €5 million 📋 Eligibility Criteria Registered NGOs Development sector experience 📝 Application Process Submit online application Provide detailed proposal Financial and technical review 📧 Contact Email afd@afd.fr…
GIZ Launches Global Funding for Sustainable Development Projects
Berlin, Germany (HRNW)- The GIZ has opened funding for NGOs working on sustainable development initiatives. 🌍 Scope of Funding Renewable energy Environmental protection Employment generation 💰 Funding Range €50,000 to €2 million 📋 Eligibility Criteria Experienced NGOs Alignment with German development priorities Strong governance structure 📝 Application Process Contact GIZ country office Submit project proposal…
Gates Foundation Announces Multi-Million Dollar Grants for Global Health and Education
Seattle, United States (HRNW)- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched new global funding programs. 🌍 Scope of Funding Vaccination and disease prevention Education access and innovation Poverty reduction 💰 Funding Range $500,000 to $10 million+ 📋 Eligibility Criteria Large NGOs and research institutions International project experience Strong technical capacity 📝 Application Process Apply…
Rockefeller Foundation Opens Major Global Funding for Climate and Health Projects
New York, United States (HRNW)- The Rockefeller Foundation has announced new funding opportunities for NGOs worldwide in 2026. 🌍 Scope of Funding Climate resilience and sustainability Public health systems Food and energy security 💰 Funding Range $100,000 to $5 million (depending on project scale) 📋 Eligibility Criteria Registered NGOs and nonprofit organizations Minimum 3 years…
Federal Health Minister Expresses Resentment Over Ineffective Vaccine Awareness Campaign Despite Millions in Funding
ISLAMABAD (HRNW)- Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, chaired a high-level meeting on April 14, 2026, to conduct a detailed review of the ongoing vaccine awareness campaign. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of Health, Director General (DG) Health, and DG of the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI). Concerns Over Funding and Results During the…
U.S. Congress Restores $2.1 Billion for Global Democracy Programs
Washington D.C., USA (HRNW) – In a definitive legislative move, the U.S. Congress has finalized the FY2026 foreign aid budget, earmarking $2.175 billion for democracy and human rights programs. While this represents a significant cut from 2024 levels, it overrides earlier proposals to zero-out these funds entirely. The package includes $205 million specifically for the…
Civil Rights Defenders Reports 57% Surge in Emergency Aid Requests
Stockholm, Sweden (HRNW) – The Civil Rights Defenders’ Emergency Fund released its 2025-2026 impact report on April 7, revealing that it supported 2,302 human rights defenders facing immediate danger—a 57% increase from the previous year. Despite shrinking resources, the fund provided life-saving assistance across 29 countries. The report underscores a “critical gap” in global funding…
European Union Launches €50,000 Cultural Rights Grants for 2026
Brussels, Belgium (HRNW) – The European Commission, via the EUNIC “Spaces of Culture” program, opened a new call for proposals on April 1, 2026, targeting human rights and social inclusion projects. The initiative offers grants of up to €50,000 for cultural actors in Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe to co-create projects that promote gender equality and…
Ford Foundation Unveils 2026 Global Fellows to Combat Inequality
New York, USA (HRNW) – On April 7, 2026, the Ford Foundation announced its 2026 cohort of the Ford Global Fellowship, welcoming 32 new social justice leaders from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. Part of a $50 million, 10-year signature investment, the program provides direct resources to activists, lawyers, and artists working…
UN Human Rights Chief Launches Urgent $400 Million Global Appeal
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has officially launched a $400 million funding appeal for 2026, warning that the global human rights system is in a state of “survival mode.” Despite a regular budget of $224.3 million approved by the General Assembly—which is 10% lower than last year—the Office…