Priority Grant Competition
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
USIP grants increase the breadth and depth of the Institute’s work by supporting peacebuilding projects managed by nonprofit organizations including educational institutions, research institutions, and civil society organizations.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Public nonprofits
- Other public organizations
- Private nonprofits
- Quasi-public nonprofits
Nonprofit or public institutions are eligible to apply. USIP does not accept applications from individuals who are not affiliated with an eligible institution.
Funding is not available for degree work (payment of tuition fees or support for M.A. or Ph.D.-related work). Inquiries for dissertation research support should be directed to USIP’s Jennings Randolph Peace Scholar Dissertation Program.
Applications that list as participants, consultants, or project personnel members of USIP’s Board of Directors, staff or fellows will not be accepted.
For additional questions regarding eligibility, please contact GrantsAdministration@usip.org.
USIP does not fund grant proposals of a partisan political nature or proposals that would inject the grantee or USIP into the policy processes of the United States government or any foreign government or international organization. In addition, in accord with the United States of Peace Act, Section 1709 (b), USIP will not use political tests or political qualifications in selecting or monitoring any grantees. Projects that lead to policy recommendations for governments, international organizations, or nongovernmental organizations are welcome and encouraged, although such recommendations will be those of the grantee and not USIP.
USIP does not provide support for the creation of a new organization, construction or maintenance purposes, direct social services, or microenterprise projects, nor does it provide funding to government agencies or to individuals working for government agencies.
All application materials must be in English unless specified otherwise in the specific call for proposals.
For additional information about eligibility, please consult the specific grant opportunity guidelines and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
Beneficiaries
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How to Apply
Application Procedure
All assistance offered by USIP is subject to USIP's General Grants Provisions. Applicants can view any current grant opportunities at the USIP website: https://www.usip.org/grants-fellowships/grants
Award Procedure
Please refer to USIP's website for more information.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
Program details & compliance
Description
Since its establishment in 1986, USIP’s grantmaking has sought to seed and develop the international conflict resolution and peacebuilding field. The Institute has supported research, education, training, Track Two, unofficial diplomatic initiatives, and other peacebuilding projects, such as mediations and dialogues, undertaken by scholars and practitioners working at academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations and other nonprofit agencies both in the United States and around the world.
USIP grants have advanced understanding of and promoted impactful projects on themes that span the full life cycle of conflict—from early warning and conflict prevention, to negotiation, mediation and conflict management, to transitional justice, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), and post-conflict peacebuilding. Over the years, USIP has awarded some 2,300 grants to organizations and institutions located in 46 U.S. states and the District of Columbia and in 90 countries.
USIP grants have increased the breadth, depth, and reach of the Institute’s work and have, over the years, leveraged millions of dollars in funding from other donors. USIP remains committed to supporting peacebuilding researchers, practitioners and others around the world in their efforts to prevent, manage and resolve violent conflict and promote sustainable peace.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
USIP assistance may be used to support research, education, training, Track Two, unofficial diplomatic initiatives, and other peacebuilding projects, such as mediations and dialogues, undertaken by scholars and practitioners working at academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations and other nonprofit agencies both in the United States and around the world. It will advance understanding of and promote impactful projects on themes that span the full life cycle of conflict—from early warning and conflict prevention, to negotiation, mediation and conflict management, to transitional justice, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), and post-conflict peacebuilding.
Required Documentation
Please see USIP Website www.usip.org for information on eligibility and application process.