Let us all join hands and shape Peace together! The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. This day strengthens ideals of Peace, both within and among all nations and engages in activities that promote and build a culture of peace above all differences.
This year’s International Day of Peace theme, “Shaping Peace Together”, draws attention towards spreading compassion, kindness and hope in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. People in cities, communities and villages worldwide have engaged in the International Day of Peace in diverse and meaningful ways.
Non-governmental organisations play an essential role in restoring civil society and building Peace. NGOs, together with international organisations, monitor human rights abuses and engage more directly in conflict resolution activities.
Therefore, to assist NGOs better, we have compiled open Grant Opportunities and list of International Donors that contribute in Peacemaking process.
Maypole Fund seeking Applications to support Feminist Anti-militarism
Deadline: 31-Jan-21
The Maypole Fund is currently seeking applications from women only with an aim to resource imaginative, non-violent activities by feminist anti-militarist women whether individual women or women only groups to proactively challenge patriarchy…[more]
Call for Nominations for 2022 Sydney Peace Prize
Deadline: 30-Jun-21
The Sydney Peace Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its Sydney Peace Prize 2022, Australia’s only international prize for peace to recognise leading global peacemakers, ensure their voices are heard, and support their vital work for a fairer world…[more]
IPRA Foundation announces Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship 2021
Deadline: 15-Jan-21
The International Peace Research Association Foundation invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship in Peace and Development Studies for Women from countries in the Global South. Dorothy Senesh was a long-time activist for international peace and justice…[more]
#Youth4Disarmament: 75 Words for Disarmament Youth Challenge
Deadline: 26-Sep-20
The “UN #75 Words4Disarmament Youth Challenge” invites young people around the world to express what disarmament means to them and their communities in 75 words. The challenge provides an opportunity to think about disarmament not as an abstract concept but as a practical means to help prevent armed conflict and promote peace and security…[more]
Call for Proposals: NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme
Deadline: 15-Jan-21
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is seeking applications for its Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme to enhance security-related civil science and technology to address emerging security challenges and their impact on international security…[more]
African Union: “My Voice My Action – CSO Application” Campaign
Deadline: 30-Sep-20
The African Union is launching a call for applications for all African CSOs interested in being part of the “My Voice My Action” campaign and actively involved in the WPS agenda…[more]
IFA seeking Applications for Zivik Funding Programme
Deadline: 01-Oct-20
The INSTITUT FÜR AUSLANDSBEZIEHUNGEN (IFA) is seeking applications for the Zivik Funding Programme to support civil society actors worldwide in preventing crises, transforming conflicts, and creating as well as stabilizing peaceful social and political systems…[more]
European Commission seeking Proposals on “Prevention of Radicalisation”
Deadline: 24-Nov-20
The European Commission has announced a call for proposals on “Prevention of Radicalisation”…[more]
EU announces CFPs for Cypriot Civil Society in Action VII
Deadline: 16-Oct-20
The European Union (EU) has announced a call for proposals for the cypriot civil society in action VII. The objectives of this call for proposals are to encourage civil society in the TCc to pursue meaningful socio-economic change…[more]
Call for Expressions of Interest for CSOs in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia
Deadline: 27-Sep-20
GCERF, in collaboration with the RAFP in the Western Balkans, is pleased to announce a call for expressions of interest for CSOs in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia to develop a consortium and become a Principal Recipient (PR) of GCERF funding from GCERF’s Accelerated Funding Mechanism (AFM)…[more]
UK Aid Direct accepting Applications for Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF)
Deadline: 24 September 2020
UK Aid Direct is seeking applications for its Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF) to build the capacity of small and medium sized organisations, to support the UK’s commitment to achieving the Global Goals…[more]
Ecumenical Women’s Initiative inviting Proposals for Project Support Grants Program
Deadline: 6-Oct-20
The Ecumenical Women’s Initiative (EWI) is inviting proposals for the Project Support Grants Program to support women as initiators and agents of change in faith communities and in society by supporting and connecting individuals and groups working in the fields of women’s rights, peace building and reconciliation, belief-based ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue & cooperation in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, encouraging networking and cross border cooperation…[more]
SEUPB inviting Regional Projects for its Peace IV Grants Programme
Deadline: 16-Nov-20
The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) under the EU’s PEACE IV Programme is inviting regional projects for its Building Positive Relations – Building Community Cohesion through Social Innovation to support community-led social innovation across Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland…[more]
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s Peace and Security Grant Program
Deadline: 13-Nov-20
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) has announced a call for proposals for Peace and Security Grant Programme to support a transition towards…[more]
CSSF addressing Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Sudan
Deadline: 8-Oct-20
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) within the British Embassy in Khartoum is pleased to announce a call for bids for not-for-profit organizations seeking to deliver measurable outcomes in support of local peacebuilding and to address sexual and gender-based violence in conflict-affected areas of Sudan…[more]
UN Women seeking Proposals for Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund & Spotlight Initiative Partnership in Afghanistan
Deadline: 06-Nov-20
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is inviting proposals for its Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) & Spotlight Initiative Partnership that aims to channel funding to civil society organizations working on eliminating violence against women and girls (EVAWG) in conflict-affected and humanitarian settings…[more]
REALTORS® Community Foundation’s Grants Program – Canada
Deadline: 31-Dec-20
The REALTORS® Community Foundation is seeking applications for its grants program to help fund and support local charities that address homelessness, shelter, hunger, crime prevention and other needs in the Greater Edmonton Area…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Latvia seeking Proposals for Small Grants Program 2020
Deadline: 31-Oct-20
The U.S. Embassy in Latvia has announced a call for proposals for Small Grants Program 2020. The U.S. Embassy Riga’s Small Grants Program was initiated as a flexible mechanism to enable the U.S. Embassy to support initiatives that contribute to more open and competitive political and economic systems and the protection of human rights…[more]
Wembley Park Community Fund of London Community Foundation
Deadline: 28-Sep-20
The Wembley Park Community Fund is led by Quintain in partnership with Wates, McLaren, John Sisk and Son, and McAleer and Rushe. The Fund aims to make a real difference to Brent residents by encouraging community engagement, participation, and place-making through funding a variety of community-led activities…[more]
Samuel Rubin Foundation’s Grant Program 2020 – United States
Deadline: 29-Jan-21
Applications are now open for the Samuel Rubin Foundation’s Grant Program 2020. The Samuel Rubin Foundation supports organizations working for peace, social justice and human rights, particularly those working at the intersection of these issues….[more]
‘Life Comes From It’ 2020 Grant Program (United States)
Deadline: Ongoing
Life Comes From It is currently inviting requests for funding for projects and collaborations from restorative justice, transformative justice, and indigenous peacemaking organizations….[more]
U.S. Embassy Burkina PAS Announces Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Sep-20
The U.S. Embassy Burkina Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Uganda: Annual Program Statement
Deadline: Ongoing
The U.S. Embassy Kampala Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding for programs..[more]
U.S. Mission in Geneva seeking Proposals for Small Grants Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The United States Mission in Geneva is accepting project proposals for its fiscal year 2020 Small Grants Program…[more]
Top International Donors promoting Peace and Harmony around the World
International donors play an important role in fundraising activities for NGOs. To assist NGOs better, on the occasion of International Day of Peace, we have made a list of international donors that open their funding calls on yearly basis.
PeaceNexus
PeaceNexus’ mission is to strengthen the competencies of, and collaboration between, organisations to increase their contribution to building peace.
PeaceNexus partners with a broad range of actors in their focus regions and globally, to help them make effective peacebuilding contributions. Through their Call for Proposals, they exclusively select their civil society partners and offer support on Organisational Development, Conflict Sensitivity and Inclusive Dialogue with Business.
For more information, visit here.
KidsRights Foundation
KidsRights works with children to create a world in which their rights are guaranteed and they are enabled to realize their great potential. Every year, KidsRights Foundation invites organization and person who fights courageously for children’s rights for its International Children’s Peace Prize.
For more information, visit here.
Peace First
Peace First empowers young people ages 13-25 to create a just and peaceful world by providing digital tools, community support, start-up funding, and stories that celebrate their journeys and impact.
Peace First is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people around the world to become powerful peacemakers by:
- Investing in their ideas
- Providing them with tools and skills
- Connecting them with other awesome young people around the world
- Sharing their stories and impact with the world
For more information, visit here.
Peace Development Fund
The Peace Development Fund (PDF) was founded in 1981 when a small group of donor activists came together with a common vision of funding social justice and peace through a public foundation.
Since 1981, The Peace Development Fund has provided more than $43 million in program services (including grants and training) to 2,659 social change groups in the United States and internationally.
For more information, visit here.
United Nations Peacebuilding Fund
The Peacebuilding Fund works across pillars and supports integrated UN responses to fill critical gaps; respond quickly and with flexibility to political opportunities; and catalyze processes and resources in a risk-tolerant fashion.
The UN Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) is the organization’s financial instrument of first resort to sustain peace in countries or situations at risk or affected by violent conflict. The PBF may invest with UN entities, governments, regional organizations, multilateral banks, national multi-donor trust funds or civil society organizations. From 2006 to 2017, the PBF has allocated $772 million to 41 recipient countries. Since inception, 58 member states contributed to the Fund, 33 in the present 2017-2019 Investment Plan.
For more information, visit here.
Rotary Foundation
Rotary Foundation is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
The Rotary Foundation has been turning project ideas into reality. Their clubs receive funding to support humanitarian projects, scholarships, and international exchanges..
For more information, visit here.
United States Institute of Peace
The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical, and essential for U.S. and global security.
In working to prevent and reduce violent conflict, the U.S. Institute of Peace combines research, analysis and field experience to strengthen the capacity of policymakers and other professionals to respond on some of the most critical global challenges of the 21st Century. Explore the Institute’s analysis, programs and publications by issue area.
For more information, visit here.
Global Peace Building Foundation
The Global Peace Building Foundation invests in peacebuilding programs around the globe to help youth and children from conflict-inflicted environments build relationships across difference, and overcome prejudice, stereotyping, hatred and fear.
GPBF’s mission is to contribute to the building of global peace by supporting organizations and projects that restore, rebuild, and transform relationships that have been broken due to prejudices, stereotyping, hatreds, and fears that may have accumulated over generations.
For more information, visit here.
The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers
The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers builds bridges between grassroots peacemakers and global players in order to strengthen the work done for sustainable peace. The Network strengthens peacemaking through collaboratively supporting the positive role of religious and traditional actors in peace and peacebuilding processes.
For more information, visit here.
Niwano Peace Foundation
The Niwano Peace Foundation was chartered in 1978 to contribute to the realization of world peace and the enhancement of culture by promoting research and other activities, based on religious spirit and serving the cause of peace, in such fields as thought, culture, science, and education.
For more information, visit here.
The Institute of International Education (IIE)
The Institute of International Education (IIE) awards the IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East annually to recognize outstanding work being conducted jointly by two individuals, one Israeli Jew and one Arab Muslim, whether or not a citizen of Israel, working together to advance the cause of peace in the Middle East.
For more information, visit here.
IPRA Foundation
Founded in 1990 the IPRA Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, furthers the purposes and activities of the International Peace Research Association (IPRA) which, since 1965, has sought to enhance the processes of peace.
The mission of the IPRA Foundation is to advance the field of peace research through rigorous investigation into the causes of conflict and examination of alternatives to violence. Peace researchers inform peace activities that inspire visions of a peaceful world.
For more information, visit here.
NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an alliance of 30 countries from North America and Europe committed to fulfilling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed on 4 April 1949. In accordance with the Treaty, the fundamental role of NATO is to safeguard the freedom and security of its member countries by political and military means. NATO is playing an increasingly important role in crisis management and peacekeeping.
All member countries that participate in the military aspect of the Alliance contribute forces and equipment, which together constitute the integrated military structure of the Alliance. These forces and assets remain under national command and control until a time when they are required by NATO for a specific purpose (i.e. conflict or crisis, peacekeeping).
For more information, visit here.
Shift Power for Peace
Shift Power for Peace is a collaboration between Conducive Space for Peace, Humanity United and Peace Direct, established with the shared goal of transforming the way local, national and international groups approach peacebuilding efforts, to focus on the agency and power of local people, working to build peace in their own contexts.
Their work is founded on the belief that the current global peacebuilding and development model, where power and decision making is held by people furthest away from conflict contexts, is not working, and that the key to sustainable peace is local leadership. We are working to usher in a paradigm shift, in which the agency and power of local peacebuilders is recognized and valued. With this notion in mind, they have the opportunity to reimagine and redesign peacebuilding efforts so they are truly effective, inclusive, and sustainable.
For more information, visit here.
Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund
The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund is an innovative partnership empowering local women to be a force for crisis response and lasting peace. They galvanize funding from across the globe to support women who prevent conflict, respond to crises, and accelerate peace in their communities. They also aim to amplify the voices of women and support their vital work to prevent conflict, respond to crises, and accelerate peace in their communities.
Their fund has been designed to stimulate a significant shift in women’s participation and leadership in conflict and post-conflict zones through the enabling power of financing. Their primary goal is to bring about peaceful and gender equal societies to enhance women’s representation and leadership in formal and informal peace negotiations.
For more information, visit here.
Corridors
Corridors is an initiative that aims to foster dialogue and cooperation between societies from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and the European Union. Together with local partners, they develop joint learning and capacity-building opportunities in the field of formal and informal peace education.
A specific focus and key competence of Corridors is the facilitation of cross-regional dialogue and cooperation around protracted conflicts in the post-Soviet space and beyond. They develop and implement projects that enhance knowledge transfer and create new opportunities for direct people-to-people contact across the conflict divide. Therefore, joint education and academic cooperation are used as tools to revitalise exchange and cooperation between conflicting sides.
Corridors is designed using a cross-thematic approach, linking capacity building and cooperation in the field of formal and non-formal education with dialogue activities in an innovative way.
For more information, visit here.
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation addresses the diverse and complicated issues that human society is encountering in the 21st century. They support a variety of programs & projects and strengthen cooperation at all levels between Japan and other countries.
They implement and support projects that contribute to world peace and security especially to the stability and development of the Asia-Pacific region and the international community. They also examine and implement measures to ensure the security of citizens against internal conflicts, terrorism, and natural disasters, which have been increasing around the world.
For more information, visit here.
