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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-03-15

About This Grant

Competitive grants for projects advancing peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and stabilization, including research, training, education, and dialogues.

Grant Summary

USIP Peace Grants is a United States Institute of Peace grant providing $25K to $500K for nonprofit, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

peacebuildingeducationresearchinternational development

Eligibility

  • Eligible org types: nonprofit, university
nonprofituniversity

Requirements

  • See program NOFO for full requirements

How to Apply

Funding Range

$25K$500K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for USIP Peace Grants from United States Institute of Peace, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to United States Institute of Peace before the deadline.
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USIP Peace Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the USIP Peace Grants?

USIP Peace Grants is offered by United States Institute of Peace and is generally open to nonprofit, university. It is available across 56 states. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the USIP Peace Grants provide?

USIP Peace Grants provides between $25K and $500K per award from United States Institute of Peace. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the USIP Peace Grants deadline?

USIP Peace Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, United States Institute of Peace, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the USIP Peace Grants?

To apply for USIP Peace Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from United States Institute of Peace.