The Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism supports women, non-binary, and trans activists as they fight for justice. Security Grants provide up to $8,000 in funds to respond to critical safety threats.
Applications are accepted on a continual basis and decisions made within 1-10 days. Grant periods are three months.
Eligibility
Organization
This grant is open to organizations that:
- Are Woman/Trans/Non-binary led
- Are focused on Women’s, Trans, and Non-binary human rights
- Are supported by a network of other organizations in the human rights field
- Are experiencing an unexpected and time sensitive situation
- Have an annual operating budget of less than $1 million
Applications will not be accepted from non-activists or organizations led by cisgender men.
Geography
This grant is open to organizations in:
- The Balkans
- Canada
- The Caucasus
- Central Asia
- Europe
- The Middle East
- The United States
Organizations in other regions of the world can apply to:
- Urgent Action Fund – Africa
- Urgent Action Fund – Asia & Pacific
- Urgent Action Fund – Latin America and the Caribbean
Allowable Expenses
Security Grant funds must be used to protect the safety and security of activists. They cannot be used for:
- Planned projects or programs
- Annual operating expenses
- Scholarships
- Capital projects
