Deadline: 11 April 2019 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Support to Women’s Engagement in Peacemaking in Afghanistan" with an aim to ensuring women’s voices are heard, priorities addressed, and participation supported. UN Women is mandated by the UN Security Council to lead on UN system-wide coordination on women, peace and security, and to this end UN Women has been working with … [Read more...]
Latest Grants and Resources for Peace and Conflict Resolution
Latest grants, calls for applications, calls for proposals, requests for proposals and other resources for NGOs and individuals for Peace and Conflict Resolution.
U.S. Embassy Kabul announces ‘Afghan Peace Leaders: Reconciliation Through Exchange’ Program
Deadline: 17 May 2019 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to familiarize provincial leaders from 34 provinces of Afghanistan with peace and reconciliation techniques, experiences, and methods. This initiative aims to facilitate intra-Afghan peace talks and advance Afghanistan’s security, stability, and development through a comprehensive … [Read more...]
Apply for Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation’s Conflict and Violence Grant Program
Deadline: 12 July 2019 The Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation is inviting applicants for its "Conflict and Violence Grant Program" to protect the lives, safety, dignity and physical and mental well-being of these people. The projects they back deal primarily with the causes, attendant circumstances and consequences of violence, and include: protection for civilians, especially displaced persons and refugees psychosocial assistance and rehabilitation of the victims of war and … [Read more...]
4th Sunhak Peace Prize for Individuals & Organizations to Make the World Better for Future Generations
Deadline: 31 May 2019 The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee is seeking nominations for the 4th Sunhak Peace Prize to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to peace and human development, working to resolve conflict and restore balance to the relationship between humanity and the natural environment. The Sunhak Peace Prize awards distinguished individuals or organizations that have contributed significantly to peace and the welfare of future generations … [Read more...]
Applications for the 2019-2020 Digital Steps Program are Open
Deadline: 30 April 2019 Are you working to promote social values, bridge divides and bring communities together in Yemen or Syria? Do you have an idea for introducing technology in your work? If yes, then apply now to join a 12-month program that helps you turn your idea into a concrete initiative. Applications are now open for the 2019-2020 Digital Steps program. This year’s program supports social cohesion initiatives led by Syrian and Yemeni organisations or initiatives to gain digital … [Read more...]
Applications Open for WPI’s Mindfulness Grant For The Community
Deadline: 31 March 2019 Are you young leaders or young entrepreneurs willing to use mindfulness to foster sustainable world peace? Do you feel that your startup or organization needs support to improve and move to its next stage? Do you think that you don’t have enough financial support from local organizations and want to reach more people in your community? If yes, then apply for the Mindfulness Grant for the Community program! World Peace Initiative (WPI) has announced its Mindfulness … [Read more...]
The British Embassy Kyiv accepting Proposals under the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF)
Deadline: 5 April 2019 The British Embassy Kyiv is accepting project proposals for 2019-2020 under the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF). Themes Peacebuilding – promote peace-building and political dialogue within communities Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) – support integration of Internally Displaced Persons Veterans (and their families) – strengthen the capacity of national authorities to protect the rights and reintegration of veterans and their … [Read more...]
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples announces RFPs on Land Defenders and Water Protectors
Deadline: 7 June 2019 The Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples is accepting proposals for 'Land Defenders and Water Protectors' to support Native led actions against incursions, unwanted development, and extractive industries as well as threats to sacred sites in Indigenous communities, lands and territories. Upholding Indigenous territorial sovereignty and self-determination, Native land stewardship practices, and the defense of sacred lands, waters and species. Land … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 3 May 2019 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support and promote the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017, including the preparation and meaningful participation of women around the world in decision-making processes related to conflict prevention, mitigation and resolution, as well as peace-building and political … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Global Citizen Award
Deadline: 5 June 2019 The Global residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley and Partners has announced the call for nominations for its annual Global Citizen Award. Entering into its fifth year, this unique international accolade honors remarkable individuals tackling the global challenges affecting humanity today. Nominations are open to those who demonstrate vision, courage, and innovation in driving global change, and whose work has a directly positive impact on the lives of people … [Read more...]
UK Aid Direct Funding Rounds open for Community Partnership Grants and Impact Grants
Deadline: 17 April 2019 The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is accepting applications for UK Aid Direct's Community Partnership Grants and Impact Grants. The UK Aid Direct was established in 2014 as a successor to the Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF), which was created in 2010. The aim of UK Aid Direct is to fund small- and medium-sized national and international civil society organisations (CSOs) to reduce poverty and work towards achieving the Global Goals. … [Read more...]
GRP Innovation Challenge: Surfacing Resilience Solutions for Food & Water Security, Peace & Stability, and Disaster Resilience
Deadline: 5 March 2019 The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) and USAID have partnered with KPMG to launch an Innovation Challenge designed to identify and nurture novel examples of resilience. GRP is a partnership of public and private organisations joining forces towards a resilient, sustainable and prosperous future for vulnerable people and places. GRP is founded on knowledge excellence, inclusive decision making and a commitment to finding new ways of dealing with intractable issues. … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Ghana: 2019 Public Affairs Small Grants Program
Deadline: 29 March 2019 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana is seeking proposals for funding for its 2019 Public Diplomacy Grants program. Public Diplomacy grants should address one (or more) of U.S. Embassy Ghana’s strategic goals, which are: Improve Governance, Strengthen Democratic Institutions, and Promote Accountability Promote Opportunity and Development by Investing in People Maintain and Bolster Peace and Security Spur Sustained Economic … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of State: Nigeria Defections Promotion Messaging Program
Deadline: 4 April 2019 U.S. Department of State is seeking applications for 'Nigeria Defections Promotion Messaging Program' to help U.S. diplomats anticipate, prevent, and respond to conflicts that undermine U.S. interests or national security. CSO accomplishes this with sophisticated analysis and data visualization, strategic and operational planning capability, civilian operational surge capability, targeted programming, and diplomatic efforts to identify, understand, and address … [Read more...]
Apply for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards and Get a Chance to Win $10,000
Deadline: 25 March 2019 Are you a peacebuilder? Would $10,000, international recognition and access to an international peacebuilding network help you make a bigger impact? If yes, then apply for the Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards. Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders is the global awards for innovation in local peacebuilding. Through the annual awards, Peace Direct offers international recognition for organisations trying new or different peacebuilding approaches or new organisations doing … [Read more...]
2019 International Essay Contest: Promoting Youth in harnessing Culture of Peace and Sustainable Development
Deadline: 15 June 2019 The Goi Peace Foundation is seeking applications for 2019 International Essay Contest for Young People to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world. This program is an activity within the framework of the UNESCO Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education … [Read more...]
Fund for Local Cooperation: Seeking Applications from Palestinian Non-governmental Organisations
Deadline: 14 March 2019 The Representative Office of Finland is seeking applications from Palestinian non-governmental organisations for a grant entitled "Fund for Local Cooperation" to support a development project to be implemented in 2019-2020. The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) at the Representative Office of Finland is an instrument of Finnish development cooperation. The FLC support is channelled through local civil society organizations to complement the bilateral development … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Regional Youth Conference on Peace and Security
Deadline: 24 February 2019 Applications are open for regional youth conference on peace and security to enable young people to better understand social change through democratic institutions and appreciate the views of others locally and globally. Young people at the conference will take part in interactive workshops on community cohesion, active citizenship, leadership, digital literacy and preventing violent extremism. The event also includes a day-long simulation of the Commonwealth … [Read more...]
Embassy of Canada to Libya announces 2019-2020 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)
Deadline: 8 March 2019 The Embassy of Canada to Libya has announced the 2019-2020 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) call for proposals to be submitted for small projects in Libya. The CFLI is a responsive, flexible programme, managed by the Embassy of Canada to Libya, out of its temporary offices in Tunis, Tunisia. The CFLI funds- high impact, results-oriented projects which are typically proposed and implemented by local NGOs and other organisations such as local councils, … [Read more...]
UNAOC Fellowship is open for MENA, Europe and North America Regions
Deadline: 10 March 2019 The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has launched the Call for Applications for the 2019 edition of its Fellowship Programme. The theme of the Fellowship 2019 is “The role of women in peacemaking and conflict prevention”. Candidates must be able to present professional achievements in these fields. The goal of the Fellowship is to challenge perceptions and deconstruct stereotypes by providing participants with first-hand exposure to cultural … [Read more...]
