Deadline: 2 August 2017 Applications are open for "Youth, Peace and Security European Regional Consultation" from 40 young people between the age of 15 and 29 who are active, enthusiastic and invested in promoting peace and security across the European Union, the countries of the European Free Trade Association and the Western Balkans to help discuss and orient the role of youth in sustaining peace in their communities and countries. As part of a series of regional consultations organised … [Read more...]
Apply for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2017: Recognizing Grassroots Peace Activists Worldwide!
July 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 September 2017 Are you a peacebuilder? Would international recognition and a $10,000 prize help your organisation make a bigger impact? If yes, then apply for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2017. Peace Direct is currently accepting applications for the 5th edition of its Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2017 to reward innovative peacebuilding organisations with the potential to build sustainable peace in their communities. Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards offer global recognition … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Peace Revolution’s African Youth Amani Fellowship III!
July 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 4 September 2017 Are you a young African peace activist looking for the key to self-development to help you in your life and work? Do you feel uncomfortable with the threats to peace and security in Africa? Would you like to learn how to develop your own Inner Peace in order to advocate effectively for Peace? If yes, then apply for the African Youth Amani Fellowship III. Peace Revolution is seeking applications for its African Youth Amani Fellowship III in order to cultivate … [Read more...]
Call for Proposals: Strengthening the Participation and Engagement of Women in Governance and Peacebuilding Processes in Sri Lanka
July 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 26 July 2017 The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Multi Country Office (MCO) for India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka is seeking proposals from civil society organisations for its programme "Strengthening the Participation and Engagement of Women in Governance and Peacebuilding Processes in Sri Lanka". UN Women will focus on promoting women’s leadership and participation to strengthen their role in decision-making processes to develop a … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy to the Holy See: Seeking Proposals for Small Grants Program
July 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See is seeking proposals for its Small Grants Program to further U.S. foreign policy goals, in particular goals the embassy shares with the Holy See. Program Objectives Grant proposals should promote one or more of the following U.S. Embassy to the Holy See policy objectives: Promoting inter-faith dialogue, cooperation, understanding, and tolerance Combating trafficking in persons Promoting human … [Read more...]
1st International Youth Summit Lahore 2017: Role of Youth in achieving Peace, Education and Sustainable Development
July 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 Applications are open for 1st International Youth Summit Lahore 2017 that aims to be a reset with youth-based events in one key fundamental aspect: attitude! Youth events, worldwide, have become a stage for the youth to complaint about its non-inclusive status (not children and not adults) and to reinforce a certain sense of social alienation and of being special. We are all special because we are alive! Being younger or elder as little, or nothing, to do with … [Read more...]
Niwano Peace Foundation’s Grant Program: Building a World of Peace and Coexistence
July 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 13 August 2017 The Niwano Peace Foundation (NPF) is currently seeking applications for its 2017 Grant Program to build a world of peace and coexistence. The Foundation makes grants in order to provide active encouragement for activities undertaken in a religious spirit and conducted in such a way as to invite broad social participation. The Niwano Peace Foundation was chartered in 1978 to contribute to the realization of world peace and the enhancement of culture by promoting … [Read more...]
Applications Open for 4th Africa – Europe Youth Summit and the Youth Plug-In Initiative!
July 10, 2017 By
Deadline: 26 July 2017 Applications are open for 4th Africa-Europe Youth Summit that will bring together more than 120 youth leaders from both continents, including African Diaspora on 2-4 October in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire agree a declaration on themes including education, peace & security, environment, business, democratic inclusion and culture. African and European youth today poses many common challenges such as poverty and limited access to resources, education, healthcare and … [Read more...]
The El-Hibri Foundation: Scholarships for Advancing Inclusion
June 30, 2017 By
Deadline: 23 July 2017 The El-Hibri Foundation is seeking applications for its scholarship program to offer three $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students significantly focused on advancing American Muslim inclusion. The foundation believes that by supporting emerging leaders engaged in this work, the foundation works toward fostering peace, understanding, and collaboration in communities across America. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be U.S. citizens … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for El-Hibri Peace Education Prize!
June 30, 2017 By
Deadline: 23 July 2017 The El-Hibri Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its Peace Education Prize to individuals who have dedicated their lives to making outstanding contributions and demonstrating long-term leadership in building inclusive and socially just communities in the United States. The prize is intended to celebrate and encourage individuals who embody the principles of peace, justice, and inclusion. Award Information The El-Hibri Foundation awards an annual … [Read more...]
El-Hibri Foundation’s Fearless Ally Award 2017: Recognizing Allies to American Muslim Communities
June 30, 2017 By
Deadline: 23 July 2017 The El-Hibri Foundation is seeking applications for its Fearless Ally Award 2017 in order to recognize allies to American Muslim communities who have: demonstrated outstanding courage in challenging Islamophobia; promoted greater mutual understanding and respect between communities; made significant contributions to promoting the rights and wellbeing of American Muslims; and/or whose work as an ally helped to support inclusion, collaboration, and … [Read more...]
USAID/Guatemala: Inviting Entities for Communities Building Peace Together Program
June 28, 2017 By
Deadline: 11 July 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications to fund a program entitled "Communities Building Peace Together (CBPT)" to reduce social conflict and violence and increase social cohesion and peacebuilding in Guatemala’s Western Highlands Region. The project will contribute to Government of Guatemala (GOG) and United States Government (USG) objectives of promoting development, reducing poverty, and reducing irregular migration as … [Read more...]
UNDP/ Liberia Call for Proposals: Strengthening Capacity of Youth Led and Youth-focused Organizations on Peacebuilding Program
June 27, 2017 By
Deadline: 3 July 2017 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting applicants for its call for proposals entitled "Strengthening Capacity of Youth Led and Youth-focused Organizations on Peacebuilding including mapping of activities in Peacebuilding". United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Liberia project “Enhancing Youth Participation in the 2017 Legislative and Presidential Electoral Process” is designed to dissuade youth from engaging in electoral … [Read more...]
UNDP Call for Proposals: Joint Community and High School Peacebuilding Campaigns with Targeted Groups
June 27, 2017 By
Deadline: 3 July 2017 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Liberia secured funding from the United Nations Peace Building Fund (PBF) for the project “Enhancing Youth Participation in the 2017 Legislative and Presidential Electoral Process”. The project focusing on output 2.3 is intended to engage CSOs to undertake Joint Community and High School Peacebuilding Campaigns with Targeted Groups (including Pen Pen Riders and CSOs). The proposal is consistent with … [Read more...]
UNDP Call for Proposals: Peace Building Fund in Somalia
June 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 17 July 2017 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals specifically related to Daldhis (Build Your Country) project; the Peace Building Fund in Somalia through the UNDP Somalia Poverty Reduction & Environment Protection (PREP) Programme. The project aims to present a renewed commitment to working with local community leaders, elders, formal and informal justice services and newly selected local governments, in collaboration with state ministries, to … [Read more...]
High Commission of Canada in Kenya: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2017-2018
June 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 7 July 2017 The High Commission of Canada in Kenya is seeking proposals for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2017-2018 with an aim to support gender equality and empowerment of women and girls. Program Themes Burundi: Promoting human development, specifically in the areas of health, nutrition, and education; Championing human rights, inclusive and accountable governance; Empowering women and girls and promoting gender equality. Kenya: … [Read more...]
KSE-CDCC Call for Proposals: Support for Indonesian Pluralism Defenders Towards Positive Peace Program
June 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 10 July 2017 The Community of Sant'Egidio (KSE), CDCC (Centre for Dialogue and Cooperation among Civilizations) of Muhammadiyah Indonesia that is supported by Pharos Observatory is seeking proposals for its Support for Indonesian Pluralism Defenders Towards Positive Peace program. Program Purpose Reduce stigmatization: Promotion of public seminars and talk shows, with participation of minority representatives (women, children, religious minorities, migrants, internally … [Read more...]
Government of Canada in Hungary: Seeking Proposals for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2017
June 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 28 June 2017 The Government of Canada in Hungary is seeking proposals for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2017 to fund small-scale bilateral projects in Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed by local entities. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian Embassy or High Commission. The CFLI also … [Read more...]
Canadian Embassy in Ankara: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2017-2018
June 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 June 2017 The Canadian Embassy in Ankara is seeking proposals for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2017-2018 which is a development assistance program managed by the Canadian Embassy in Ankara for projects in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Syria. Thematic Areas Reflecting the priorities of the Government of Canada in the world and taking into account the socioeconomic and political context in the region, the CFLI allows the government of Canada to … [Read more...]
Foundation for Middle East Peace: Supporting Organizations Working to end Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
June 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 The Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) is currently seeking applications from U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based charitable organizations that produce original research, critical analysis, effective educational tools, and that lead on-the-ground organizing to advance a durable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Funding Streams The Foundation gives out funds in two streams: General support grants. The majority of our grants are given as unrestricted … [Read more...]
