Global Voices for Peace Small Seed Grants 2026

Overview

The Global Voices for Peace Small Seed Grant Awards aim to catalyze innovative, community-led initiatives that safeguard democracy while advancing peace, justice, and nonviolence. Rooted in Quaker values, the program invests in ideas that promote dialogue, strengthen solidarity networks, and respond creatively to challenges against peace and democracy. Supported activities may include community organizing, peacebuilding dialogues, training workshops, pilot projects, and small-scale research.

Benefits

Selected applicants will receive awards ranging from $10,000 to $15,000.
A total of up to 10 awards will be granted.

Eligibility

The program targets local, community-based, and faith-based organizations that share Quaker values and work toward peace, democracy, justice, nonviolence, and community resilience.
Feminist grassroots groups and youth movements are encouraged to apply.
Funds are restricted to Global South partners, though collaborations with Global North partners may be included in the financing.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a project proposal via email to [email protected]. The proposal should include:

Applicant and contact information, project title, location, affiliation, and legal status.
A brief overview of the organization or community group, its purpose, target communities, and relevant experience.
A description of the proposed project, including the addressed issue, beneficiaries, alignment with program priorities, and main activities.
Expected outcomes, project timeline, budget summary in USD, and key implementation risks with mitigation measures.
A short statement regarding alignment with AFSC and Quaker values, along with any optional context on partnerships.

Submissions are preferred in English, though AI-translated proposals are acceptable.

Deadline

The provided text does not state a specific deadline date or indicate rolling admissions.

Overview

Eligibility

The program targets local, community-based, and faith-based organizations that share Quaker values and work toward peace, democracy, justice, nonviolence, and community resilience.

Feminist grassroots groups and youth movements are encouraged to apply.

Funds are restricted to Global South partners, though collaborations with Global North partners may be included in the financing.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a project proposal via email to [email protected]. The proposal should include:

Applicant and contact information, project title, location, affiliation, and legal status.

A brief overview of the organization or community group, its purpose, target communities, and relevant experience.

A description of the proposed project, including the addressed issue, beneficiaries, alignment with program priorities, and main activities.

Expected outcomes, project timeline, budget summary in USD, and key implementation risks with mitigation measures.

A short statement regarding alignment with AFSC and Quaker values, along with any optional context on partnerships.

Submissions are preferred in English, though AI-translated proposals are acceptable.