Who can apply
- Formal or informal civil society organisations, groups or social movements may apply.
- The situation must concern civic or democratic freedoms.
- The response should address an unexpected restriction, threat or time-sensitive opportunity.
- Activities are normally designed for a short three-to-six-month period.
Focus areas
- Civic space
- Freedom of association
- Freedom of assembly
- Advocacy
- Organisational resilience and security
Requirements
- Online application
- Crisis analysis
- Short-term response plan
- Budget
- Applicant verification information
Application steps
- Confirm that the issue is a civic-space crisis rather than a general programme gap.
- Choose advocacy or resilience/emergency support.
- Explain the trigger, urgency, actors and intended change.
- Prepare a focused three-to-six-month action and proportionate budget.
Global Grants Hub strategic note
A strong request distinguishes the immediate civic-space threat from the organisation's normal work and shows why a rapid response can protect or expand freedoms.