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Rapid Response Grants – UAF Asia and Pacific

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

  1. Complete the eligibility assessment on the program website.
  2. Create a secure email account for application communications.
  3. Register on the UAF A&P application portal.
  4. Fill and submit the online application form.
  5. Receive confirmation of submission.
  6. 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 Here

For 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.

Source: UAF Asia and Pacific Official Site

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