AFSC G­l­o­b­a­l V­o­i­c­e­s f­o­r P­e­a­c­e S­m­a­l­l S­e­e­d G­r­a­n­t­s 2026 (up to $15,000) – YOA

Deadline: September 15, 2026

Applications are open for the G­l­o­b­a­l V­o­i­c­e­s f­o­r P­e­a­c­e S­m­a­l­l S­e­e­d G­r­a­n­t­s 2026. American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is happy to launch a small seed grants program to catalyze revolutionary regionally pushed initiatives that safeguard democracy whereas advancing peace, justice, and nonviolence.

Through this program, AFSC goals to put money into group-led concepts that promote dialogue, strengthen networks of solidarity, and reply creatively to rising challenges to peace and democracy. Rooted in Quakers’ values of peace, equality, and social justice, this initiative acknowledges that significant and sustainable change typically begins on the group degree. 

By supporting grassroots initiatives, AFSC seeks to amplify native voices, encourage collaboration, and nurture revolutionary approaches that contribute to extra simply and peaceable societies.

grant

• Awards can go up to $10,000 – $15,000 (up to 10 awards complete)

Eligibility

• Open to native and group-primarily based and religion-primarily based organizations aligned with Quakers’ shared values and dealing to advance peace, democracy, justice, non-violence and group resilience. They encourage feminist, grassroots teams, and youth actions to apply.
• The funds are restricted to Global South companions. However, collaboration with a Global North companion could possibly be included within the financing.

Application

Applicants ought to submit a proposal of up to 4 pages that features:

• Applicant and phone data, together with challenge title, location, affiliation (if relevant), and authorized standing
• A short overview of your group, initiative, or group group, together with its objective, the communities it really works with, and related expertise
• A transparent description of the proposed challenge, together with the problem it addresses, who it would profit, the way it aligns with Global Voices for Peace priorities, and the primary actions you’ll perform
• Expected outcomes, challenge timeline, price range abstract in USD, and any key implementation dangers and mitigation measures
• A brief assertion on alignment with AFSC and Quaker values, plus any optionally available data on partnerships, assist, or different related context. 

Submit the finished application form (leer en español) and price range by September 15, 2026 to [email protected] with GVP Small Seed Grants – [entity name]within the topic line.

For extra data, go to G­l­o­b­a­l V­o­i­c­e­s f­o­r P­e­a­c­e S­m­a­l­l S­e­e­d G­r­a­n­t­s.