Rights and Justice
The Rights and Justice grant from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust funds UK-based research, advocacy, and community projects advancing equal rights and challenging systemic injustice for minorities and migrants.
Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Due Dates: February 16, 2026 (account registration closes, Round one) | March 2, 2026 (full application deadline, Round one, 10:00am) | July 13, 2026 (expression of interest deadline, new applicants, 10:00am) | August 19, 2026 (account registration closes, Round two) | September 2, 2026 (full application deadline, Round two, 10:00am)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants: £20,000–£80,000 for 1–3 years; both small and larger grants considered.
Summary: Supports UK-based work advancing equal rights, challenging systemic injustice, and fostering resilience for racial/religious minorities, migrants, and refugees.
Key Information: New applicants must submit an expression of interest by July 13, 2026 to be eligible for September 2026 round.
Description
The Rights and Justice programme from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust funds UK-based initiatives that advance equal treatment, challenge systemic injustice, and promote the rights of racial and religious minorities, migrants, and refugees. The grant supports a broad range of activities including advocacy, campaigning, community organising, legal and strategic litigation work, and wellbeing practices. JRCT prioritises community-led, participatory, and lived-experience grounded projects, with a particular emphasis on challenging harmful immigration policies such as detention and deportation. The programme welcomes applications that build collective care, resilience, and long-term sustainability for individuals and organisations working in these areas.
