Humanitarian Crisis Response Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and community groups and 1 other. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
Supports grassroots relief and recovery efforts by nonprofits and community organizations responding to major human-caused crises and natural disasters. Funds both immediate relief and longer-term organizing for systemic power and resilience after humanitarian emergencies.
About this grant
The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Humanitarian Crisis Response programme supports grassroots relief efforts to restore lives and organize for power in the wake of major human-caused crises and natural disasters. UUSC partners with frontline communities and grassroots movements to address the root causes of injustice, amplifying local voices and advocating for institutional and systemic change. UUSC has operated for over 80 years advancing human rights and social justice worldwide. Through its Partner Support & Grantmaking work, it collaborates with changemakers globally, funding initiatives that make a tangible difference for people facing oppression. In FY25, UUSC provided $3.2 million in grant funding across 119 grassroots partnerships around the globe. The Humanitarian Crisis Response focus area specifically targets communities affected by disasters and crises, supporting locally-led responses that not only provide immediate relief but also build longer-term community power and resilience. This work sits alongside UUSC's other issue areas including Climate Justice, Democracy & Civil Liberties, and Migration Solidarity.
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Eligibility
The page does not provide specific eligibility criteria for grant applicants. Based on the programme description, UUSC supports grassroots organisations and frontline community groups working on humanitarian crisis response. UUSC works with local and international partners globally, with 119 grassroots partnerships across the globe noted. Specific organisation type, geography, or stage requirements are not disclosed on this page.
How it's scored
No evaluation or scoring criteria are disclosed on this page.
Key requirements
- ✓Grassroots-led relief and recovery efforts
- ✓Response to major human-caused crises or natural disasters
- ✓Focus on restoring lives and organizing for power/systemic change
- ✓Eligible organizations likely limited to nonprofits and community-based groups
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Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Humanitarian Crisis Response?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; nonprofit, charity, community-group, social-enterprise. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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