Our Grants
At Urgent Action Fund, frontline feminist activists and movements are our Guiding Star. Guided by the priorities and expertise of our activist partners, we deliver holistic timely support to frontline feminist movements when, where and how it matters most. In directing fast, flexible funds to individual activists, organizations and the larger movements they lead, we deliver the resources feminist movements require to navigate immediate challenges and opportunities and thrive collectively over time. Learn more below about the criteria for applying for and receiving a grant from Urgent Action Fund.
Types of Grants We Offer
Types of Grants
We Offer
Security Grants
Available to activists whose safety and security is at risk.
Grant amount: up to $8,000
Grant period: 3 months
Opportunity Grants
Support efforts focused on advocacy, awareness raising, influencing policy, and changing public discourse.
Grant amount: up to $8,000
Grant period: 6 months
A Flexible
Holistic Approach
- We resource our partners’ holistic safety, protection and collective care.
- We fund activists and movements to respond creatively and courageously to unexpected opportunities.
- We make grants to individual feminist activists, organizations and movements in the Middle East, Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Turkey, Central Asia, Russia, Canada and the United States.
- We accept applications in any language.
where we fund
Urgent Action Fund offers support to women, trans, and non-binary activists in the Middle East, Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Turkey, Central Asia, Russia, Canada, and the United States.