The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery 2027

📖 About The Fund

The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery is a critical financial mechanism established to provide direct humanitarian, legal, and medical assistance to victims of modern slavery. With over 50 million people currently affected globally, the Fund serves as a bridge between international human rights standards and grassroots rehabilitation efforts.

Sponsor Organization

• Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

🎁 Benefits

• Funding Amount: Typically between USD 15,000 and USD 35,000.
• Co-funding Requirement: Grants generally cover only up to two-thirds of a project’s total budget. Applicants must secure the remaining third elsewhere, though exceptions exist.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The Fund specifically targets organizations that work “on the ground” with victims.

Eligible Applicants:

• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) & NGOs: Must be non-governmental and non-profit.
• Registration Status: Organizations must be legally registered and operational for at least two years.
• Experience: Applicants must have a documented track record of providing direct assistance to victims of contemporary forms of slavery.

Mandatory Criteria:

• Direct Assistance: The project must provide tangible services (not just research or advocacy).
• Non-Discrimination: Services must be inclusive regardless of race, gender, religion, or social origin.
• Financial Capability: The organization must hold a bank account in its registered name.

📝 Application Process

Key Steps:

1. Prepare Documentation: Ensure your legal registration is current and your financial reports are ready for the last two years.
2. Design a Victim-Centered Project: Draft a proposal focusing on direct services such as legal aid, medical care, or psychological support.
3. Submit via Online Portal: Access the UN Human Rights Grants Management System during the window of 15 January – 1 March.
4. Justify Budget Gaps: If requesting more than two-thirds of the total budget, provide a strong justification for the lack of other funding sources.
5. Comply with Audit Rules: Prepare for strict narrative and financial reporting requirements if selected.

📅 Application Deadline

• Deadline: 01 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery
• Apply via the UNVFCFS Grants Management System

This opportunity provides a vital chance to support victims of modern slavery through impactful projects. Ensure all requirements are met and submit your application before the deadline!

• Amount: Typically between USD 15,000 and USD 35,000.
• Co-funding Requirement: Grants generally cover only up to two-thirds of a project’s total budget (applicants must secure the remaining third elsewhere, though exceptions exist).