Funding of 2024 Peace Building Projects
Funds research-driven projects advancing peace, conflict prevention, human rights, arms control, and climate resilience in line with Belgium’s foreign policy and global priorities.
Funder: Belgium Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to €250,000 per project; max. 50% of total project budget; project duration up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports projects advancing peace, conflict prevention, human rights, arms control, and climate resilience in line with Belgium’s foreign policy and international frameworks.
Key Information: Applications are by invitation only; unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
Description
This grant program funds projects that foster lasting peace by addressing root causes of instability, supporting conflict prevention and mediation, protecting civilians (especially women and children), promoting human rights and democratic principles, eliminating anti-personnel landmines and illegal arms, combating impunity for mass atrocities, and mitigating climate change impacts on vulnerable populations. Projects must align with Belgium’s foreign policy and international priorities, including the EU Global Strategy and UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Peace Building Department manages all aspects of project initiation, proposal, and follow-up, and only invites selected organizations to apply.
