Donor Finder

Curated list of progressive donors supporting activists, civil society organisations and small, informal civil society groups

Are you having a hard time identifying and connecting with donors and allies who can support your brave work? 

At CIVICUS, we know that civil society groups, organisations, movements and individual activists around the world constantly face barriers to accessing information on relevant donors and funding opportunities. This is why we created two unique directories of donors that will simplify your search for support and resources.

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The Donor Finder updated edition

  • This is the updated and expanded edition of our first directory published in 2021. It contains a list of progressive donors offering funding and non-financial resources to civil society, including small and even informal groups and individual activists. Listed donors offer resources mostly for general activities and projects that do not require immediate action.
  • Simple but complete profiles, organised by geographic region, that will help you identify donors around the world who align with your work and needs.
  • Available in English, French and Spanish.

The Rapid Response Donor Finder:

  • This new directory lists rapid response mechanisms providing timely support for activists, civil society organisations and small, informal civil society groups’ response to attacks, sudden emergencies, crises or advocacy opportunities and to avoid and mitigate threats.
  • Simple but complete profiles that will help you identify donors around the world who align with your work and needs.
  • Available in English, French and Spanish.
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All featured donors agreed to be listed in both directories. Please check back for updated versions and email us at  if you want to suggest an improvement or recommend a donor we could add to this list.

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