The Right Livelihood Award honours individuals and organisations that address urgent social, environmental, or humanitarian challenges.
The prize supports projects that deliver measurable impact and connects laureates to a global network of changemakers.
It highlights work that inspires others while providing practical support to scale initiatives.
The award aims to expand the reach and effectiveness of projects with proven impact. Beyond recognition, it offers visibility and protection for laureates facing risks while building a community of peers who share knowledge, resources, and experience.
Benefits
Each year, the award includes three cash awards and one honorary award. Cash awards provide financial support for ongoing projects or scaling existing initiatives, with funds strictly reserved for project use.
The honorary award carries no financial component but provides equal access to the Right Livelihood network and its lifelong support.
Who can Apply?
Eligible nominees include individuals or organisations whose work demonstrates exceptional impact and innovation. Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Proven contributions to social, environmental, or humanitarian causes
- Measurable outcomes or sustained impact of their work
- Commitment to ethical and sustainable approaches
- Individuals or organisations whose work benefits communities or ecosystems
Application requirements
Nominations must be submitted online by a nominator. The foundation’s research team will contact the nominee for consent and further details.
In cases where a nominee is imprisoned, consent can be provided by a legal representative or family member.
All submissions remain confidential to ensure fairness and protect nominees.
Deadline
The deadline for this application is January 16, 2026. Visit the Right Livelihood website to apply. Explore more global calls on our Opportunities page.
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