Donor: Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism

About: The Urgent Action Fund Grants for Feminist Activism are designed to support and empower frontline feminist activists and movements worldwide. This fund provides rapid response grants to address unexpected risks and opportunities, ensuring activists can protect themselves and their communities while driving meaningful change. By offering holistic support, including security and opportunity grants, the fund enables activists to navigate immediate challenges and thrive over time. The grants are available to women, trans, and non-binary activists in various regions, with a focus on creating a more just and equitable world through feminist activism and social justice initiatives.

Focus: Feminist activism, human rights, women’s rights, trans rights, non-binary rights, social justice, advocacy, community resilience

Region: Canada, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the Balkans, the Caucasus, the United States

Eligibility:
-Women activists
-Trans activists
-Non-binary activists
-Feminist movements
-Social justice initiatives

Benefits:
-Security grants: Up to $8,000, grant period: 3 months
-Opportunity grants: Up to $8,000, grant period: 6 months

Terms:
-Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism: A global fund supporting feminist activists with rapid response grants.
-Rapid response grants: Quick financial support provided to activists facing immediate threats or opportunities.
-Feminist activism: Advocacy and actions aimed at promoting women’s rights and gender equality.
-Holistic support: Comprehensive assistance that addresses various needs, including security, advocacy, and community building.