Digital Resiliency Grants – CIVICUS Crisis Response Fund

• Must be a civil society organization located in a Global South country on the OECD-DAC list.
• Ability to demonstrate a verifiable and imminent digital or civic space threat.
• Priority is given to small, local, and underrepresented groups or social movements.
• Organization must not have received funding from this specific program in the last two years.
• Must have a clear plan on how the emergency funds will address the immediate digital risk.
• Commitment to human rights and democratic values within their operational context.

• Direct financial assistance to mitigate immediate digital security threats and risks.
• Support for implementing urgent digital safety measures and infrastructure.
• Resources for legal support or technical expertise to counter digital surveillance.
• Assistance in maintaining organizational continuity during civic space crackdowns.
• Connection to a global network of civil society advocates and experts.
• Provision of tools and software necessary to protect sensitive data and communications.

1. Visit the official CIVICUS Digital Resiliency Grants webpage to review the full guidelines.
2. Ensure your organization meets the OECD-DAC list criteria and the two-year funding exclusion rule.
3. Prepare a concise summary of the imminent threat your organization is currently facing.
4. Complete the online application form, detailing your requested budget and intended security measures.
5. Submit any supporting documentation that verifies the risk or threat level to your operations.
6. Wait for the review team to contact you; as a rolling grant, applications are assessed urgently.

Stay brave and stay safe—your work is essential to a more just and democratic world!