Global Voices for Peace Small Seed Grants Program

Apply for seed grants to fund locally driven peace and democracy initiatives in the Global South.⁠‌​​​​‌‌‌​‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​​⁠

What it offers

• Grants of up to $10,000 – $15,000 for each of up to 10 awards
• Implementation period: 1 November 2026 – 31 July 2027

Who can apply

• Local and community-based organizations aligned with Quaker values of peace, justice, equality, and nonviolence
• Faith-based organizations working to advance peace, democracy, justice, non-violence, and community resilience
• Encouraged applicants include feminist, grassroots groups, and youth movements
• Geographical scope: restricted to Global South partners (collaboration with a Global North partner may be included)

What you'll do

Funding may support:

• Community organizing and outreach
• Dialogue and peacebuilding initiatives
• Workshops, training sessions, and community education
• Pilot programs and innovative grassroots initiatives
• Small-scale research or documentation
• Updating existing research or analysis (on a small scale)

How to apply

Submit a proposal of up to 4 pages including:

• Applicant and contact information, including project title and location
• Brief overview of your organization, initiative, or community group
• Clear description of the proposed project, including alignment with Global Voices for Peace priorities
• Expected outcomes, project timeline, budget summary in USD, and key implementation risks and mitigation measures
• A short statement on alignment with AFSC and Quaker values
• Optional information on partnerships, support, or other relevant context
• Submissions are preferable in English; AI translation is acceptable
• Send the completed application and budget by September 15, 2026 to gvp-proposal@afsc.org with “GVP Small Seed Grants – [entity name]” in the subject line

Good to know

• Awards will be granted on November 1, 2026
• Proposals will be reviewed by an AFSC committee representing Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia
• Grantees must submit a brief narrative report and financial summary at the conclusion of the project
• AFSC will invite grantees to share lessons learned through community dialogues, webinars, or written reflections