Up to $15,000 for Grassroots Peacebuilding

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is inviting applications for its Global Voices for Peace Small Seed Grants. The programme supports grassroots and community-based organisations leading innovative peacebuilding initiatives in regions affected by conflict, violence or social division. Funding is designed to help local organisations test new ideas, strengthen community leadership and promote lasting peace.

Here's what you can expect:

• Grants of $10,000–$15,000

• Funding for locally led peacebuilding and conflict transformation initiatives

• Support for community-led dialogue, reconciliation and social cohesion projects

• Funding for advocacy, research, documentation and community engagement activities

• Seed funding to help organisations pilot or expand impactful peace initiatives.

Who can apply?

• Grassroots and community-based organisations

• Organisations working in conflict-affected or peacebuilding contexts

• Groups with locally led initiatives focused on peace, justice and community resilience

• Organisations capable of delivering projects with measurable community impact.

Application deadline: 15 September 2026.