Projects for Peace

Projects for Peace is a global program that partners with educational institutions to identify and support young peacebuilders.

Each year, the program grants $1.25 million to student leaders at eligible partner institutions who are developing innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world’s most pressing issues.

Our 2024 Annual Viewbook is now live!

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Our Programs

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Summer Grants

Every year, 125 or more student leaders are each awarded a grant of $10,000 to implement a “Project for Peace,” typically between May and August. The program encourages young adults to develop innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world’s most pressing issues.

Recipients must be enrolled at an eligible partner institution. Most grantees are undergraduates.

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Alumni Award

Projects for Peace and the Kathryn Wasserman Davis Collaborative in Conflict Transformation at Middlebury award up to $50,000 to support the continuing peacebuilding efforts of Projects for Peace alumni. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate innovation and persistence in building peace and transforming conflict.

Applicants must be nominated by the educational institution which supported their Project for Peace.

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Our Global Reach Since 2007

115+ Partners

150+ Countries

2200+ Projects

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Are you a Peacebuilder?

Since our founding by Kathryn W. Davis in 2007, Projects for Peace has sought “movers and shakers” on college campuses who are ready to dedicate a summer to their vision for peace.

Successful Projects for Peace grantees take time to consider what peace could look like and how they might meaningfully contribute.

They also have a deep appreciation for the context, communities, and/or cultures where the project takes place.

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2024 Annual Viewbook

Explore the latest Projects for Peace Annual Viewbook, with videos, interactive maps, and our year in review.

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See snapshots of recent Projects for Peace, and get the latest program updates.
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Connect with a community of peacebuilders and find related opportunities.
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