Deadline: 30 April 2025
Minority Rights Group (MRG) is offering advocacy grants to Egyptian diaspora organizations to amplify minority voices and enhance international advocacy for religious, ethnic, and gender minorities in Egypt.
Grant Details:
- Funding: €10,000 for organizations, €4,000 for initiatives/small groups
- Number of Grants: 4
- Duration: Up to 9 months
Eligibility:
- Civil society organizations, NGOs, activists, think tanks, and advocacy groups based outside Egypt
- Must be able to receive funding and demonstrate experience in financial reporting and M&E
- Organizations operating entirely inside Egypt are not eligible
Eligible Activities:
- International advocacy for minority rights
- Public awareness campaigns
- Documentation, monitoring, and reporting on minority issues
- Projects must include an international advocacy component
Application Requirements:
- Clear project title, objectives, and methodology
- Justification of the issue addressed and expected impact
- Monitoring & evaluation plan and sustainability strategy
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategy
- Budget justification ensuring value for money
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Selection Criteria:
- Relevance to minority rights advocacy
- Clear project logic and objectives
- Participatory design involving minority groups
- Sustainable impact beyond funding period
- Security protocols for staff and beneficiaries
Additional Requirements for Selected Grantees:
- Completion of an online training course
- Possible attendance at an advocacy training in Brussels
Key Dates:
- Deadline: 30 April 2025
- Notification: 15 May 2025
- Funding Begins: 30 May 2025
- Final Reports Due: 15 April 2026
Applications can be submitted in English or Arabic via the designated webpage.
For further details or application please see the MRG’s website.
