Weaver Awards
The Aspen Institute's Weaver Awards fund individuals building trust and social bonds in US communities through microgrants for grassroots, research-driven projects.
Funder: Aspen Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Microgrants; typical award size is modest and supports grassroots, community-based projects.
Summary: Microgrants for individuals building trust and connection within their local communities in the United States.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may shift.
Description
The Weaver Awards, part of the Aspen Institute’s Weave: The Social Fabric Project, provide microgrants to individuals who are building trust, fostering belonging, and strengthening social bonds within their local communities. The program celebrates and supports “weavers”—local leaders who address shared community needs and help heal social divisions. The awards are intended to empower grassroots efforts and highlight the role of everyday leaders in cultivating a more caring and resilient social fabric across the United States.
