Rapid Response Grants – UAF Asia and Pacific
Urgent financial support for women and non-binary human rights defenders facing immediate threats.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: Urgent Action Fund Asia and Pacific (UAF A&P)
- Opportunity Type: Rapid Response Grant
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
- Geographic Focus: Asia and the Pacific
- Themes: Human rights defense, crisis response, security and well-being
- Funding: Up to USD $5,000 per grant
- Duration: Funds disbursed within 10–15 working days after approval
🌍 About the Program
The Rapid Response Grants by UAF Asia and Pacific provide urgent, flexible financial assistance to women and non-binary human rights defenders experiencing immediate threats or crises, helping ensure their safety and well-being to continue vital human rights work.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be women or non-binary human rights defenders, or organizations led by them.
- Applicants must be involved in nonviolent human rights defense within Asia and the Pacific.
- Grant requests must address urgent or immediate security or well-being needs.
- Funds must be used specifically for security measures or well-being support.
🎁 Benefits
- Rapid financial assistance to manage immediate threats or crises.
- Support for personal and organizational safety measures.
- Access to mental, physical, or medical well-being support during crisis.
📝 How to Apply
- Complete the eligibility assessment on the program website.
- Create a secure email account for application communications.
- Register on the UAF A&P application portal.
- Fill and submit the online application form.
- Receive confirmation of submission.
- Await review and decision, typically within a few days.
📅 Program Timeline
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
- Responses usually within a few days.
- Funds disbursed shortly after approval, within 10–15 working days.
🚨 Apply for Urgent Support Now
Rapid Response Grants provide critical aid for women and non-binary defenders in urgent situations.
Apply HereFor more info, visit the UAF Asia and Pacific official application page.
Provided by Urgent Action Fund Asia and Pacific – supporting human rights defenders in urgent need.

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