Projects for Peace Summer Grants
Limited submission
Projects for Peace Summer Grants support student leaders carrying out community-centered summer projects that address pressing issues and contribute to peace in communities around the world.
Funder: Davis Projects for Peace
Due Dates: December 2026–January 2027 (campus proposals; local deadlines vary) | February 3, 2027 (institutional nominations) | March 24, 2027 (funding agreements)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per project; typically implemented May–August
Summary: Summer grants support student-led, community-centered projects that address pressing issues and contribute to peace.
Key Information: The lead applicant must be enrolled at a participating partner institution when applying and nominated.
Description
Davis Projects for Peace awards summer grants for student-led projects that respond to pressing issues and contribute to peace. Administered by Middlebury College, the program supports innovative, community-centered approaches that can be carried out anywhere in the world. At least 125 student leaders receive grants each year.
Projects should be grounded in an understanding of the issues and communities involved. Reviewers consider the project’s approach, the applicant’s preparation and relationships, implementation plans, anticipated results, and contribution to peace. The program particularly welcomes proposals that show cultural sensitivity, attention to underlying dilemmas, potential sustainability or scalability, and critical self-awareness.
