Rights and Justice
JRCT's Rights and Justice programme funds UK-based advocacy, organising, and systemic change work for racial and religious minorities, migrants, and refugees, prioritising grassroots and lived-experience-led groups.
Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Due Dates: February 16, 2026 (Account registration, Round One) | March 2, 2026 (Full application, Round One) | July 13, 2026 (Expression of Interest, Round Two) | August 19, 2026 (Account registration, Round Two) | September 2, 2026 (Full application, Round Two)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from £20,000–£80,000 for 1–3 years; both smaller and larger grants considered.
Summary: Supports long-term, systemic change for racial and religious minorities, migrants, and refugees in the UK, emphasising advocacy, care, and resilience for communities facing injustice.
Key Information: Expression of Interest required for new applicants before full application; programme prioritises grassroots and lived-experience-led groups.
Description
The Rights and Justice programme of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) funds work that advances equal treatment and systemic change for racial and religious minorities, migrants, and refugees in the UK. The programme supports advocacy, community organising, policy and legislative reform, network-building, legal advocacy, and initiatives addressing the mental health and wellbeing impacts of injustice. JRCT prioritises applications from grassroots organisations and those with lived experience of systemic oppression, especially groups working to challenge the harms of immigration detention and deportation. Funding can support both core organisational costs and specific projects, with an emphasis on building resilience, sustainability, and collective care within movements.
