This grant from the U.S. Department of State is designed to support peacebuilding efforts in conflict-affected regions that are strategically important to the United States. It aims to provide quick and flexible funding to organizations that can organize meetings and dialogues among civil society groups, activists, journalists, and other key players to help advance peace processes in regions like Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Thailand, DRC, and Rwanda.
Who it's for: Organizations interested in facilitating peacebuilding dialogues in conflict-affected regions that are important to U.S. strategic interests. This includes civil society organizations, activist groups, and media organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit application by the deadline
- Ineligible organization type (if not unrestricted)
- Proposals not focused on peacebuilding or dialogue support
- Applications exceeding the specified budget
- Lack of experience in conflict-affected regions
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan within the specified range
- Proof of organizational capacity
- Experience in peacebuilding activities
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with U.S. strategic interests
- Strict adherence to budget limits
- Timely submission is crucial
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant opportunity is open to any organization type, as it is categorized as 'UNRESTRICTED'. This means that a wide range of entities, including non-profits, NGOs, and possibly for-profit organizations, may apply. However, the organization should have the capacity to support peacebuilding efforts in conflict-affected regions of strategic importance to the United States.
Overview
Organizations interested in facilitating peacebuilding dialogues in conflict-affected regions that are important to U.S. strategic interests. This includes civil society organizations, activist groups, and media organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit application by the deadline
- Ineligible organization type (if not unrestricted)
- Proposals not focused on peacebuilding or dialogue support
- Applications exceeding the specified budget
- Lack of experience in conflict-affected regions
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to organize and support peacebuilding meetings and dialogues among key stakeholders in conflict-affected regions. This includes covering costs related to convening civil society actors, activists, and journalists.
Total Program Funding
$1,973,359
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 13, 2026(30 days)
Application Checklist
- Register your organization in SAM.gov
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focused on peacebuilding
- Develop a budget plan within the specified award range
- Gather documentation of past experience in conflict-affected regions
- Submit the application by the deadline