Address: The Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights KIOS, Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 00530 Helsinki, Finland
e-mail: kios@kios.fi
Telephone: +358 9 6813 1534
Website: www.kios.fi
Countries/Regions:
Eastern Africa: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti, and Eritrea.
South Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tibet
Topics/Subjects: democratic rights, gender equality, right to education
Type of grant: project, in exceptional cases technical assistance or capacity-building support; does not fund administrative costs; also has small grants scheme
Grant range: no set limit; varies according to project, but grantee is expected to finance at least 7.5 percent of project’s total costs
Average grant duration: first grant is for one-year; renewals up to maximum of five years; Small Grants Scheme €5,000-€10,000, but there is no set grant limit.
How to apply: www.kios.fi/english/how_to_apply
Applications accepted in English, French or Spanish.
Deadline(s): Applications are accepted twice per year
e-mail: kios@kios.fi
Telephone: +358 9 6813 1534
Website: www.kios.fi
Countries/Regions:
Eastern Africa: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti, and Eritrea.
South Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tibet
Topics/Subjects: democratic rights, gender equality, right to education
Description: KIOS supports human rights in developing countries and awards grants to local civil society organizations that protect the rights of the most disadvantaged groups, especially women, children, minorities, and the poor. Projects may focus on raising awareness, human rights education, campaigning or lobbying for ratification or implementation of human rights instruments. Protection of human rights can include for example monitoring, documentation, legal aid, strengthening rule of law or improving access to justice. Support may also be provided for other types of human rights related projects and KIOS welcomes proposals from organizations that employ unconventional and innovative
methods in their activities. In addition to regular grants, KIOS has a Small Grants Scheme for smaller and newly established human rights organizations that do not have a lot of experience on being funded by international donors.
Does not fund development work, educational projects (unless work is on human rights education), social work, humanitarian aid, or socio-economic support for marginalized groups. KIOS does not grant scholarships, fellowships, or financial support for conference participation or travel. Does not provide funding for: individuals, international NGOs, for-profit groups, religious groups/communities, political parties, governmental entities, or exiled civil society organizations based in Nordic countries.
Type of grant: project, in exceptional cases technical assistance or capacity-building support; does not fund administrative costs; also has small grants scheme
Grant range: no set limit; varies according to project, but grantee is expected to finance at least 7.5 percent of project’s total costs
Average grant duration: first grant is for one-year; renewals up to maximum of five years; Small Grants Scheme €5,000-€10,000, but there is no set grant limit.
How to apply: www.kios.fi/english/how_to_apply
Applications accepted in English, French or Spanish.
Deadline(s): Applications are accepted twice per year
