Organisation Name:
The National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH)
Application Deadline:
4 October 2026
About Organisation
The National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) is France’s independent national human rights institution responsible for advising public authorities and promoting the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. It also organises the French Republic Human Rights Prize, which recognises grassroots initiatives working to promote and protect human rights. The prize provides international visibility and financial support to projects addressing important human rights challenges. Through the award, CNCDH highlights initiatives developed by organisations and individuals in France and other countries. Its work creates opportunities for grassroots groups and NGOs seeking international human rights funding and recognition for projects supporting vulnerable and displaced communities.
About the Grant
The French Republic Human Rights Prize 2026 supports grassroots initiatives promoting and protecting human rights in France and abroad. The 2026 call focuses specifically on protecting the right to asylum and the fundamental rights of refugees, asylum seekers and displaced persons. Eligible initiatives may address the rights of people experiencing forced displacement and seek to strengthen protection, dignity and access to rights. The prize provides financial support and international recognition to selected initiatives. For NGOs working with refugees, displaced communities or asylum seekers, this human rights funding opportunity offers an opportunity to gain support for practical initiatives based on a human-rights approach.
Who can Apply?
The 2026 prize is open to non-governmental organisations and individual applicants, regardless of nationality, provided their initiative meets the requirements of the call. Proposed projects must contribute to protecting human rights and specifically address the 2026 theme concerning the right to asylum and the fundamental rights of refugees, asylum seekers or displaced persons. Applicants should demonstrate a clear human-rights approach and explain how their initiative responds to the needs of people experiencing forced displacement. Organisations seeking human rights grants, refugee rights funding or international NGO grants should ensure that their proposed initiative directly corresponds to the 2026 thematic focus.
How to Apply?
Applicants should prepare a complete application describing their organisation or initiative, human-rights objectives, activities, beneficiaries and expected outcomes. The proposal should clearly demonstrate how the project protects the rights of refugees, asylum seekers or displaced persons. Applicants must complete the prescribed application form and submit the required documents before the closing date. Applications should clearly explain the project’s human-rights approach and practical impact.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 4 October 2026 at midnight GMT+1.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
