Nationwide Grants

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized farms focused on improving the welfare of food-producing animals through humane and sustainable practices.

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that aim to prevent doping in sports and promote clean sport through evidence-based programs and policies.

This grant recognizes and supports young leaders aged 18 to 30 who are using technology to effectively address extreme poverty and advance global development goals.

This grant provides funding and support for organizations and innovators to implement eco-friendly solutions that tackle pollution issues in the Black Sea region, specifically in Georgia, Moldova, and Türkiye.

This program provides funding to state and local governments in select U.S. states to enhance security and preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ensuring safe and coordinated public safety measures during the event.

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers worldwide to support innovative projects that improve the understanding and treatment of brain tumors.

This grant provides $200,000 to support collaborative research projects between two investigators from different institutions, focusing on innovative approaches to improve the understanding and treatment of brain tumors.

This grant provides financial support to undergraduate student-athletes in the U.S. who demonstrate excellence in both academics and athletics, helping them pursue their educational and athletic goals.

This initiative provides financial support to small business owners in the U.S. for growth-related expenses such as marketing, hiring, and technology upgrades, exclusively for members of the National Association for the Self-Employed.

This program provides funding to grassroots organizations led by or serving Latinx communities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico for heritage conservation and historic preservation projects.

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses, to strengthen and modernize Uganda's public health systems through improved data management and workforce training in data science and informatics.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in western Massachusetts that are dedicated to empowering communities and promoting social justice through effective community organizing.

The De Colores Rapid Response Fund is a program of the Peace Development Fund (PDF), created in honor of retired Development Officer Ray Santiago, who was deeply involved in the farmworker movement. Named after a beloved traditional Mexican folk song associated with solidarity and grassroots activism, the fund embodies the same spirit of resilience and unity. It is designed to respond quickly to dynamic and strategic opportunities for organizing in marginalized urban and rural communities across the United States and U.S. territories, rather than providing humanitarian aid or technical support. The fund supports short-term interventions at key moments of social change or crisis, where rapid, well-thought-out responses can make a measurable impact. These might include unanticipated events or strategic inflection points such as social justice uprisings or cultural shifts. The fund specifically targets groups organizing within communities of color and low-income or working-class populations. Preference is given to organizations with annual budgets under $250,000 and with limited access to traditional philanthropic support. Grants range from $500 to $1,000, and project budgets should not exceed $5,000. Funding is intended for groups already rooted in grassroots organizing work. The fund does not support individual applicants, groups based outside the U.S., budget shortfalls, or long-term pre-planned campaigns. It also excludes general operating support, charity events, direct services, and ongoing programming. Applications are accepted from organizations, coalitions, and non-501(c)(3) groups, provided they align with the Peace Development Fund's principles and are based in the U.S. or its territories. The application process begins with a brief interest form. If an organization qualifies, PDF staff will schedule an interview to discuss the proposal further. Decisions are typically made within one to three weeks of submission, with funds disbursed shortly after approval. Grants are issued on a rolling basis throughout the year, enabling rapid turnaround and deployment of resources when needed most. Applicants must demonstrate clear goals and desired outcomes tied to the event or opportunity they are responding to. Funded projects are expected to support systemic social change and reflect the Peace Development Fund’s core values of shifting power, building movements, dismantling oppression, and creating alternative community-based structures. Final reports are required within three months of receiving the grant and must outline how the funds were used and what progress was made toward the project’s objectives. This rapid response mechanism provides timely support to organizations poised to make a significant impact during critical moments of transformation.

This funding opportunity supports youth-led community organizing groups in the U.S., Mexico, and Haiti that focus on social justice issues like economic justice, housing, and climate change, empowering young people to take on leadership roles in their communities.

This funding opportunity supports small grassroots organizations in the U.S., Mexico, or Haiti that are focused on building community power and promoting justice through effective organizing and leadership development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to protect journalists and promote media freedom worldwide, particularly in high-risk environments.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that develop affordable essential nutrients for mothers and children in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to combat malnutrition and improve health outcomes.

This funding opportunity supports research and educational projects that enhance understanding and stewardship of aquatic ecosystems, improve sport diving safety, and address climate change impacts on marine environments.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots activists and conservation groups focused on preserving or restoring free-flowing rivers by removing dams or preventing new developments.

This initiative provides funding and support for innovative individuals working on transformative environmental and social change projects that challenge conventional systems and prioritize care for people and nature.