Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Rainbow Railroad is accepting submissions for the Crisis Response Fund to address the critical funding gaps faced by grassroots organizations when planning and responding to crises impacting LGBTQI+ individuals and communities facing displacement.
It is supported by contributions from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Funding Information
- Funding requests will be assessed on the project activities, impact and area of assistance. Organizations can apply for a one-time micro grant of up to CAD $15,000.
What can you apply for under the Crisis & Emergency Response Grant?
- Emergency crisis response and/or contingency planning
- Safe houses & transitional housing (rent)
- Queer-friendly temporary accommodation
- Emergency transport & cash assistance
- Medical & first aid assistance
- Mental health services (crisis counseling)
- Food & personal care supplies
- Staff costs for crisis operations (excluding long-term staff costs)
- Other essential crisis services including support to survivors of gender-based violence or abuse due to sexual orientation or gender identity
Eligibility Criteria
- Small, medium-sized grassroots organizations (registered or unregistered) and individuals are encouraged to apply.
- Long term or continued funding for projects is not available.
- They are currently accepting applications from organizations in The Americas (excluding Canada and US), West, South and Central Africa region only.
- The Fund will endeavor to expand its reach and invite applications from parts of Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific.
- The Fund is dedicated to supporting locally led initiatives and grassroots organizations working for the protection and advocacy of LGBTQI+ individuals and communities in or facing displacement.
- Priority will be given to queer-led organizations and those having a refugee and/or Internally Displaced Persons focus.
For more information, visit Rainbow Railroad.
