Projects for Peace
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Projects for Peace supports student leaders in carrying out innovative, community-centered projects that address pressing global issues, contribute to peace worldwide, and build their knowledge and skills.
This grant was recently updated
The required proposal narrative instructions have been updated from the 2026 version to the 2027 version.
Funder: Davis Projects for Peace
Due Dates: October 23, 2026 (Institution participation agreement) | December 2026–January 2027 (Campus proposals; local deadlines apply) | February 3, 2027 (Headquarters nominations) | March 24, 2027 (Funding agreements) | September 17, 2027 (Final reflections)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per project; implementation typically May–August
Summary: Supports student-led, community-centered projects that address pressing issues and contribute to peace worldwide.
Key Information: Lead applicants must be enrolled at a participating partner institution when applying and being nominated.
Description
Projects for Peace, administered by Middlebury College, supports student leaders developing innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to pressing global issues. Each year, 125 or more student leaders receive grants to implement projects, typically during the summer. The program supports practical contributions to peace while helping students expand their knowledge, strengthen their skills, and see themselves as agents of change.
The program welcomes approaches grounded in an appreciation of the communities, cultures, and contexts where projects take place. Proposals should consider underlying dilemmas or conflicts, sustainability or scalability, and the leaders’ own assumptions and preparation. Reviewers consider potential short- and long-term outcomes for participants, community collaborators, and student leaders, including how progress will be monitored and how the work will contribute to peace.
