CIVICUS Crisis Response Fund
Verified by the editorial team 11 September 2026
Summary
The fund supports civil society organisations facing new restrictions on their work, financing resilience-building and advocacy measures. Its special focus is the freedom of peaceful assembly, expression and association.
About the call
The CIVICUS Crisis Response Fund (CRF) protects and strengthens civil society under systemic threats. It funds crisis response when organisations face repressive legislation or administrative pressure, suffer attacks, intimidation or smear campaigns, need urgent security measures (physical, digital, organisational) or must reconfigure their work. Two grant types are available, including advocacy / sudden-opportunity grants. Before applying, complete a short qualification test and fill in the online form in English.
Who can apply
- Civil society organisations
- Informal groups and actors, including social movements
What the funds are for
- Responding to repressive legislation and administrative pressure
- Urgent security measures (physical, digital, organisational)
- Advocacy and seizing sudden opportunities
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Review the protocols and rules governing the grant
- 2Take the short qualification test
- 3Complete the online application form in English
Questions and answers
- Can informal groups apply to the Crisis Response Fund?
- Yes. Civil society organisations as well as informal groups and actors, including social movements, may apply.
- In which situations does the fund provide support?
- When organisations face repressive legislation or administrative pressure, suffer attacks or intimidation, or need urgent security measures.
Donor contacts
Email: crisis.response@civicus.org
Website: www.civicus.org
