CRE Call for Proposals 2026 – Africa: Grants to Support Community-Led Human Rights Initiatives in Critical Minerals

The Community Resource Exchange (CRE) has launched its 2026 Call for Proposals for Africa to fund community-driven initiatives defending human rights in the context of investments and development projects, with a focus on critical minerals. The grants support collaborative projects that strengthen advocacy, research, and community organizing related to large-scale mineral developments.

Funding to support community-driven initiatives; up to USD 5,000 for up to 8 months, with opportunities to collaborate with researchers, advocates, and organizations

Proposals must be fully completed using the official application form, be community-driven and collaborative, and focus on defending human rights in the context of development or investment projects aligned with the critical minerals theme.