Peace and Security
Funds UK research and initiatives advancing non-violent, rights-based alternatives to militarised security, with a focus on peace, justice, and addressing systemic racism.
Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Due Dates: February 16, 2026 (Account registration closes, round one) | March 2, 2026 (Application deadline, round one) | August 19, 2026 (Account registration closes, round two) | September 2, 2026 (Application deadline, round two)
Funding Amounts: No strict upper/lower limit; grants typically range from £5,000 to £150,000 over 1–3 years.
Summary: Supports UK-focused work advancing non-violent, rights-based alternatives to militarised security, challenging systemic racism, and fostering peace, justice, and sustainability.
Key Information: Applications must demonstrate UK impact; strict eligibility and exclusions apply.
Description
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust's Peace and Security funding programme supports initiatives that seek to transform the UK’s approach to defence and security from militarised responses to those grounded in participatory governance, human rights, non-violence, diplomacy, mediation, and environmental sustainability. The Trust prioritises work that challenges militarism, scrutinises counter-terrorism measures, builds support for alternative security models, and addresses the harms of systemic racism—especially where these intersect with issues of colonialism, gender, climate, and resource access. Projects should hold the UK government accountable for its security and counter-terrorism policies, promote transparency, and enable affected communities to shape peaceful alternatives. The Trust encourages applicants to consider the wellbeing of staff and volunteers in their proposals.
