The general objectives of the new instrument are to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms, consistent with the European Union’s foreign policy as a whole.

The deadline for application is 4 March 2008.

Astraea’s International Fund for Sexual Minorities supports groups, projects, or organisations working towards progressive social change which are led by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) communities and directly address oppression based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression. Deadline for second cycle: Monday, 2 February 2009.

The European Commission (EC) has re-launched its call for proposals Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and regions where they are most at risk. The call is part of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR).

In this section you will find our about various EU's programmes which provide funds to NGOs

On this page you will find information about other funders who provide grants to NGOs working in the fields of equality, human rights and non-discrimination. Please contact us if you know of any other relevant funders or you represent organisation that provides funding and wants to be listed on this page.

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice, Freedom and Security has launched a call for proposals which aims to select projects that will be co-funded by the European Union to support civil society in the Member States which acceded to the EU on 1st May 2004.

Full report and an executive summary on LGBT funding for organisations in the Balkans and post-Yugoslavia. This came out of several key gatherings last year including a September 2006 discussion with many Global Fund for Women advisors and grantee partners.