International Day of Peace has arrived. Here’s a comprehensive list of over 25 opportunities for you to support and promote global peace.
Whether you’re interested in advocating for peace, supporting conflict resolution efforts, or contributing to global understanding, there’s something here for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to be part of these transformative efforts—explore our curated list and discover how you can make a meaningful difference today!
Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda
Deadline: Ongoing
The UN Women is inviting applications for its Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda…[more]
How to Series 2: Gender Equality and Sustainable Project Management
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for How to Series 2: Gender Equality and Sustainable project management to develop and/or strengthen awareness and understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment as a first step towards behavioral change and the integration of a gender perspective into everyday work for all UN staff at headquarters, regional and country levels…[more]
Open Call for I Know Gender 11: Women, Peace and Security
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The UN Women is seeking applications for its I Know Gender 11: Women, Peace and Security to develop and or strengthen awareness and understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment as a first step towards behavioral change and the integration of a gender perspective into everyday work for all UN staff at headquarters, regional and country levels…[more]
Apply for I Know Gender 8: Gender Equality and Education Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the I Know Gender 8: Gender Equality and Education Program…[more]
UN Women’s I Know Gender 7: Gender Equality in the World of Work Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
UN Women is inviting applicants to apply for the I Know Gender 7: Gender Equality in the World of Work Program…[more]
I Know Gender 6: Violence against Women and Girls Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the I Know Gender 6: Violence against Women and Girls Program…[more]
Open Call for I Know Gender 5: Women´s Leadership and Decision Making Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The UN Women is offering grants for the I Know Gender 5: Women´s Leadership and Decision Making Program…[more]
I Know Gender 4: Women´s Economic Empowerment Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The UN Women is inviting applications for the I Know Gender 4: Women´s Economic Empowerment Program…[more]
Apply for “I Know Gender 1-2-3” UN Women Training Course
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the “I Know Gender 1-2-3: Getting Started Concepts; International Frameworks for Gender Equality; and Advancing Gender Equality Across the United Nations System” UN Women Training Course…[more]
Call for Entries: Local Letters for Global Change Writing Contest
Deadline: 15 November 2024
Make your voice heard this fall by writing a letter to a local elected representative that explains the global issue you want them to prioritize, shows how it connects to your local community, and proposes a solution, apply for Local Letters for Global Change Writing Contest…[more]
Starving Artist’s Art Ambassadors Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The Starving Artist Initiative is seeking passionate creative ambassadors focused on art and peace-activism…[more]
Call for Applications: Rapid Response Window on Women’s Participation
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has launched a Rapid Response Window (RRW) to address the funding gap on women’s participation in formal peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements…[more]
Global Women, Peace, and Security Rapid Response Fund: Grants Range from $500 to $250,000
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
With the support of the US State Department’s Secretary’s Office on Global Women’s Issues, Search for Common Ground (Search) is launching a global Women, Peace and Security Rapid Response Fund to support local efforts in women, peace and security (WPS)…[more]
Call for Special Issue on Armed Conflict, Intervention and Conflict Resolution
Deadline: 15 November 2024
The Contemporary Security Policy (CSP) is seeking proposals for a Special Issue to be published in January 2026 (volume 47(1))…[more]
Nominations open for Freedom Prize (7th Edition)
Deadline: 15 October 2024
The Freedom Prize is inviting applications from young people aged 15 to 25 from France and around the world to choose an inspiring person or organisation, committed to an exemplary fight for freedom…[more]
Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work
Deadline: 18 October 2024
Applications are now open for Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work to recognize and celebrate young people (aged 15 – 29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities…[more]
2024 Global Innovation Fellowships: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (UK)
Deadline: 27 November 2024
The British Academy is seeking applications for the Global Innovation Fellowship to provide opportunities to UK-based early- and mid-career researchers from across the humanities and social sciences to develop their skills, networks and careers in the creative and cultural, public, private and policy sectors to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions…[more]
SDG Challenge Funding to develop Sustainable Solutions
Deadline: 8 October 2024
The SDG Challenge seeks to support diverse, transdisciplinary teams to develop transformative, sustainable solutions that will contribute to addressing development challenges under the UN SDGs in countries where Irish Aid works…[more]
UN Women’s Kurdistan Regional Action Plan (Iraq)
Deadline: 26-Sep-2024
The UN Women has launched the Kurdistan Regional Action Plan for UNSCR1325 at the governorate level by introducing a localized plan for Duhok…[more]
Syria Mine Action and Livelihoods outcome-based Pilot Project
Deadline: 30-Sep-2024
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) seeks a pilot project to explore the use of outcome-based financing mechanisms in the context of mine action and livelihoods in Syria…[more]
United States: New Earth Foundation Grant for New and Small NGOs
Deadline: 01-Feb-2025
The New Earth Foundation is seeking applications to fund innovative projects that enhance life on the planet and brighten the future, furthering peace…[more]
Call for Proposals to support Haiti’s Cultural Dynamism
Deadline: 30-Sep-2024
The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to build a more inclusive society through strengthening the cultural sector and cultural cooperation between Haiti and the European Union…[more]
Apply for Social Justice Fund – United States
Deadline: 21-Oct-2024
AJ Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice has announced the Social Justice Fund for grassroots activist projects in the US, giving priority to those with small budgets and little access to more mainstream funding sources…[more]
U.S. Mission to the Philippines: Public Affairs Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 30-Sep-2024
The U.S. Mission to the Philippines is pleased to announce the Public Affairs Annual Program Statement…[more]
The Japan Foundation, Manila Arts & Culture Grant 2024 – Philippines
Deadline: 31-Oct-24
The Japan Foundation, Manila is opening its call for proposals for the JFM Arts & Culture Grant (JFMAC) for 2024…[more]
USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Program (United States)
Deadline: 20 November 2024
USIP’s Peace Scholar Fellowship program awards non-residential fellowships to Ph.D. candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics related to conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies…[more]
