Peace First Grants
peacefirst.org
Provides non-dilutive microgrants and seed funding to young changemakers and social entrepreneurs ages 13 to 30 to launch and scale social impact projects and ventures.
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Gives young people aged 13 to 30 money to start and grow projects that create positive change in their communities.
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What Benefits Are Offered?
A tiered grant system (Seed, Development, Growth) providing funding, mentorship, resources, and access to a global community of changemakers. The program supports youth-led social impact projects at various stages and includes a Personal Development Fund as part of Growth Grants to support the well-being of youth leaders.
Who Is Eligible?
Demographics: youth
Other Criteria: young people anywhere in the world, ages 16-35 (specifics may vary by grant tier), individuals or informal groups (no registered organization required), leading efforts to create positive change in their communities, projects at early-stage or established initiatives, youth-led projects focused on community challenges (e.g., education, climate justice, mental health, equity, civic engagement, peacebuilding, or other community needs), projects must be inclusive and designed for lasting impact, demonstrate existing action or momentum for the project
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Complete the online application form
- Share your idea, goals, and desired change
- Provide additional details if requested (e.g., budget, impact plan)
- Submit the application
- Engage in a conversation with staff or mentors if invited
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://peacefirst.org/grants/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- rolling
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- funding for youth-led initiatives
- mentorship
- resources
- personal development needs
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- short reflections
- photos
- stories
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Only use Peace First logos with permission.
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
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Contact the program administrator for funding details.
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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