Trust in Practice Awards
The Trust in Practice Awards fund nonprofit collaborations developing innovative projects to build trust in U.S. communities, with a focus on research-driven strategies and national networking.
Funder: Aspen Institute
Due Dates: January 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline (Application closes at 11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$1,000,000 per award; up to $5 million total distributed; funding may be over 1–2 years
Summary: Supports nonprofit collaborations launching innovative initiatives to build trust within U.S. communities, connecting grantees to a national network and annual summit.
Description
The Trust in Practice Awards, offered by the Aspen Institute's Alliance for Social Trust, celebrate and support nonprofit organizations collaborating on innovative projects aimed at building trust within local or virtual communities across the United States. Awardees join a national network of trust builders, gain access to storytelling platforms, and participate in the annual Trust in Practice Summit, which recognizes and amplifies the work of organizations strengthening relationships, cultivating institutional confidence, and fostering collective problem-solving.
