Documentation of Hateful Rhetoric Targeting Minority Populations in South Africa
This grant supports documenting hate speech and violence against South African minorities, evaluating justice access, and recommending ways to improve law enforcement protection for equal rights.
Funder: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Due Dates: September 3, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due no later than 11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $986,500 total; one award; project duration 15–18 months; no cost share required.
Summary: Supports conflict-sensitive research and documentation of hateful rhetoric and violence against minority populations in South Africa, aiming to strengthen evidence-based advocacy and improve law enforcement protection.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) aims to support a project that documents hateful rhetoric and violent acts against minority communities in South Africa. The selected implementing partner will conduct conflict-sensitive research and data collection to create a comprehensive record of violence affecting Afrikaner and other South African minority populations, assess access to justice and law enforcement protection, and develop recommendations to ensure equal protection in line with international standards. The program emphasizes survivor-centered documentation, capacity building, ethical data management, and the development of psychosocial support referral pathways for survivors. The award will be administered as a cooperative agreement, with substantial involvement from DRL, including review and approval of program materials.
