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Human Rights and International Justice Grants is sponsored by MacArthur Foundation. The MacArthur Foundation's 'Human Rights and International Justice' program seeks to strengthen human rights protections, advance government accountability, and improve the reach and quality of justice.
This includes addressing threats to freedom of speech and association, supporting citizen movements for government accountability, increasing access to justice for atrocity crimes, and leveraging advancements in communications for human rights advocacy. While globally focused, it has prioritized countries like Russia, Nigeria, and Mexico.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations working to strengthen human rights protections, advance government accountability, and improve the reach and quality of justice. Universities have been recipients of MacArthur Foundation grants in this area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified, varies (historically made 1,526 grants totaling nearly $385 million from 1978 to 2019). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Human Rights and International Justice Grants is funded by MacArthur Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
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