Global Voices for Peace Small Seed Grants 2026: Up to US$15,000 for Grassroots Peace, Democracy and Justice Initiatives

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list. Applicants should confirm that their organisation is based in an eligible Global South country before submitting a proposal. Collaboration with an organisation or partner from the Global North may be included within the project and its financing. However, the principal funding focus remains on Global South partners. Priority Areas Global Voices for Peace seeks to support projects responding to several interconnected challenges. Democratic Participation Projects may support open, inclusive and participatory political or civic systems. Activities could focus on strengthening community participation, increasing public awareness or improving opportunities for underrepresented groups to engage in democratic processes. Democratic Institutions The programme is interested in initiatives that strengthen democratic institutions or improve the quality of democracy. Projects may address public accountability, civic participation, human rights, institutional trust or access to decision-making. Peacebuilding and Nonviolence Applicants may propose initiatives that reduce tensions, prevent violence or create opportunities for peaceful dialogue. Projects may focus on mediation, reconciliation, community healing or nonviolent civic action. Transnational Solidarity The grants may support initiatives that connect organisations, networks or movements across borders. These partnerships can strengthen shared analysis and coordinated responses to challenges affecting multiple countries or comm