Peacebuilding Grants - Belgium Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs
Peacebuilding Grants support nonprofit and international organisations working in conflict-affected contexts, funding dialogue, justice and other peacebuilding initiatives to reduce tensions and prevent renewed conflict.
This grant was recently updated
For 2026, proposal budgets will be around €400,000, replacing budgets determined by available funding. Geographic priorities now emphasize the EU neighborhood and specified Sub-Saharan African regions; thematic priorities, guidelines and the proposal template also changed, and organizations may now contact the Peace Building Unit or diplomatic posts anytime for guidance.
Funder: Belgium Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs
Due Dates: Anytime (introductory contact) | By invitation (project proposals)
Funding Amounts: Around €400,000 for 2026 projects, covering up to 75% of project costs; maximum 24 months
Summary: Supports peacebuilding initiatives in conflict-affected contexts that address instability, strengthen dialogue and justice, and prevent renewed crises.
Key Information: Only proposals initiated with organisations by the Peace Building Unit and its partners or the Foreign Affairs Strategic Cell are considered.
Description
Belgium’s Peacebuilding Grants are administered by the Peace Building Unit (PBU) of FPS Foreign Affairs. The programme supports Belgian foreign policy and internationally agreed frameworks through initiatives in fragile contexts affected by crises and conflicts. It aims to defuse tensions, end acute violence and prevent renewed conflict, while strengthening institutions that address the underlying causes of instability.
Geographic priorities are the European Union’s eastern and Mediterranean neighbourhoods, particularly Syria, and Sub-Saharan Africa, including the Sahel, coastal states and countries of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. Thematic priorities include mediation, facilitation, inclusive dialogue and conflict transformation; human rights defenders; fighting impunity for mass atrocities with attention to victims; transitional justice; combating disinformation; and women, peace and security. Other priorities may be added exceptionally.
