Projects for Peace Grant Application - 2026

Apply for a $10,000 grant to support projects that promote peace and address the root causes of conflict among parties (projects undertaken during the summer of 2025). Applicants should use their creativity to design projects and employ innovative techniques for engaging project participants in ways that focus on conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding and breaking down barriers which cause conflict, and finding solutions for resolving conflict and maintaining peace. In general, projects should be building blocks for sustainable peace. The overall program is intended to be worldwide in scope and impact, but specific projects may be undertaken anywhere, including in the U.S. 

To apply:

Group or individual proposals are permitted. Submit the proposal narrative and budget no later than Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 11:59pm

Part A. Proposal Narrative:

Please use this narrative proposal template that includes specifics on the font, spacing, header, and questions to guide your writing. Proposal narratives should:

• Describe the project (who, what, where, how) including expected outcomes and prospects for future impact. 

• Clearly demonstrate how the project will address root causes grounded in community needs/data.

Part B. Proposal Budget: 

Please use this required budget template that includes specific areas you should consider budgeting for to complete the project. Budgets should:

• Cover how all $10,000 requested will be spent. 
  
  
• Descriptions of categories where you will spend. I.e., if you flying and taking other forms of transportation please add in the "Notes" section what those forms of transportation will be and the expected expense. 
  
  
• Update the rates as needed. i.e., food (weekly/ biweekly/ monthly).
  
  
• A thoughtful, thorough, and well-researched budget helps us better understand how you will spend your grant. 

For more information, visit the Center for Civic Engagement's website or contact Rosa Ramirez (roramirez2@davidson.edu).  Examples of funded projects can be found here.