The theme of the Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme is empowering people (rights-holders) who face the greatest barriers to justice to access their rights.

The Scheme is open to civil society organisations, including community and voluntary organisations, trade unions, groups representing geographic communities addressing poverty and social exclusion or communities of interest protected under the 9 equality grounds including groups led by people with disabilities and ethnic minorities.

Activities eligible for grant support include:

• Capacity building training
• Research, legal, policy & needs analysis
• Education and training tools
• Conferences, seminars & roundtables
• Digital tools to promote awareness

The closing date for applications is now 4pm, 19 May 2020.

Full guidance and application forms will be available HERE