Norad Launches Call for Proposals to Support Human Rights Defenders: Funding Period 2026–2029
Global OpportunitiesCivil SocietyOpportunitiesHuman Rights DefendersGlobal FundingFunding OpportunityNoradNorwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
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The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) has launched a competitive call for proposals aimed at strengthening the protection and work of human rights defenders (HRDs) in Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries. This funding opportunity is open to international, regional, and Norwegian civil society organisations with proven experience and commitment to defending human rights under challenging conditions.
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- All applications must be submitted through Norad’s Grants Portal. Proposals submitted via other channels will not be considered.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Norad’s Human Rights Defenders Portfolio
- Norad’s Grants Handbook
- Guiding Principles for Civil Society Support
- For additional queries, applicants may contact:Norad’s Section for Human Rights and Civil SocietyEmail: hr-defenders@norad.no
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