Grant opportunity
Global Voices for Peace Small Seed Grants 2026
AFSC is offering small seed grants for community-rooted peacebuilding, democracy, justice, nonviolence and resilience initiatives in the Global South.
- Funder
- American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
- Applications close 15 September 2026
- Applications close 15 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026
- Award
- USD 10,000 to USD 15,000; up to 10 grants
- Applicant
- Local, community-based and faith-based organisations working in the Global South; feminist grassroots organisations and youth-led initiatives are especially encouraged.
- Discipline
- Peace, Conflict and Security Studies
- Region
- Global South
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Global Voices for Peace supports small, locally led initiatives that strengthen peace, democracy, justice, nonviolence and community resilience.
Who can apply
Applicants must be local, community-based or faith-based organisations working in the Global South and aligned with AFSC's peace and justice values.
What it supports
- Community organising and public outreach.
- Dialogue, mediation and peacebuilding.
- Training, workshops, pilot initiatives and small research or documentation projects.
Funding and duration
- Up to 10 awards of USD 10,000 to USD 15,000 are expected.
- Projects are scheduled to run from 1 November 2026 to 31 July 2027.
Applications close 15 September 2026
Applications close 15 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026
How to apply
Review the official call, prepare the requested organisational and project information, and submit through AFSC by 15 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
American Friends Service Committee invites Global South organisations to propose practical, community-rooted work that advances peace, justice, democracy, nonviolence and resilience. The call prioritises locally led approaches and welcomes feminist grassroots and youth-led organisations.
Eligibility
Applicants must be local, community-based or faith-based organisations working in the Global South and aligned with AFSC's peace and justice values.
Funding and benefits
Up to 10 awards of USD 10,000 to USD 15,000 are expected.
Projects are scheduled to run from 1 November 2026 to 31 July 2027.
Themes and supported activities
Community organising and public outreach.
Dialogue, mediation and peacebuilding.
Training, workshops, pilot initiatives and small research or documentation projects.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 15 September 2026: Applications close 15 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Review the official call, prepare the requested organisational and project information, and submit through AFSC by 15 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.