Interfaith Leadership and Religious Literacy
Funds projects that promote religious literacy and interfaith collaboration in the U.S. through media, campus initiatives, and publications to foster understanding and respect across faiths.
Funder: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (LOI) | May 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $25,000 to $300,000 for projects of 1–2 years; larger requests considered.
Summary: Supports organizations advancing religious literacy and fostering multi-faith collaborations in the U.S. through media, campus initiatives, and publications.
Key Information: Program is invitation-only; no open submissions anticipated for 2026.
Description
This program funds organizations that promote religious literacy and facilitate courageous multi-faith conversations and collaborations across the United States. The initiative aims to broaden public understanding of diverse faiths, encourage cross-religious partnerships, and address the challenges of nurturing a religiously pluralistic society. Projects supported typically leverage digital media, campus collaborations, or religious publications to reach large audiences, foster sustained interfaith engagement, and enhance empathy and respect among people of different religious and non-religious backgrounds.
