The Projects for Peace Alumni Award honors and funds past grantees for sustained, innovative peacebuilding and conflict transformation work, supporting the expansion of their impactful initiatives.
Funder: Davis Projects for Peace
Due Dates: March 5, 2027: Nomination deadline — nominations due to Middlebury College by midnight Eastern Time
Funding Amounts: One annual award of up to $50,000 for an individual; award is for ongoing peacebuilding efforts
Summary: Recognizes a past Projects for Peace grantee for sustained, innovative contributions to peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
Key Information: Nominees must be submitted by eligible partner institutions; no direct or self-nominations accepted.
The Projects for Peace Alumni Award is an annual recognition and funding opportunity designed to celebrate and enhance the achievements of past Projects for Peace grantees who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Administered by Middlebury College through the Kathryn Wasserman Davis Collaborative in Conflict Transformation, the award supports individuals whose ongoing work exemplifies innovation, community engagement, and a clear integration of conflict transformation principles. The selection committee evaluates nominees based on long-term impact, clarity of approach, critical reflection, and the potential for the award to expand their vision and work.