Global Voices for Peace Small Seed Grants

About the opportunity

The Global Voices for Peace Small Seed Grants program, launched by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), catalyzes innovative, locally driven initiatives in the Global South that safeguard democracy while advancing peace, justice, and nonviolence. Grounded in Quaker values of peace, equality, and social justice, the grants support grassroots and community-led projects that deepen collective analysis, strengthen transnational solidarity networks, and build resilience against democratic backsliding and militarism.

Funding and benefits

• Grant funding ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 USD per project (up to 10 awards total).
• Support for implementation activities taking place between November 1, 2026, and July 31, 2027.
• Opportunities to share learning and network with international civil society, peacebuilding, and organizing networks.

Who can apply?

• Open to local, community-based, and faith-based organizations aligned with Quaker shared values (peace, democracy, justice, nonviolence, and community resilience).
• Feminist groups, grassroots organizations, and youth movements are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Funding is restricted to Global South partners, though projects may include collaboration with a Global North partner.

Required documents

• Completed application form in PDF or Word format (available on the official site in English and Spanish).
• Project budget summary in USD.
• A proposal of up to 4 pages detailing applicant contact information, organizational overview, project description, expected outcomes, timeline, budget summary, risk mitigation, and alignment with AFSC/Quaker values.

When to apply

• Call for Proposals: July 16, 2026
• Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
• Awards Granted: November 1, 2026
• Implementation Period: November 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027

How to apply

• Download the official application form (PDF or Word format) and prepare your project budget in USD.
• Write a proposal of up to 4 pages covering organization background, project objectives, activities, alignment with priorities, implementation risks, and timeline.
• Email the application form, proposal, and budget to gvp-proposal@afsc.org with 'GVP Small Seed Grants – [entity name]' in the subject line no later than September 15, 2026.

Additional information

• Submissions are preferred in English; proposals translated using AI translation tools are acceptable.
• Proposals are reviewed by an AFSC committee representing Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Supported activity types include community organizing, dialogue/peacebuilding initiatives, workshops, pilot projects, and small-scale research.
• Grantees are required to submit a brief narrative report and financial summary upon project completion.