At Peace First, we believe in the transformative power of young people to create meaningful, lasting change in their communities. Our grants program is designed to meet changemakers where they are, providing the tools, resources, and mentorship they need to succeed—whether they are just beginning their social impact journey or scaling impactful initiatives to reach even more people.This new tiered grantmaking structure ensures that every young leader has access to the support they need at the right moment in their journey. From Seed Grants to spark new ideas, to Development Grants for growing projects, and Growth Grants for scaling proven initiatives, our program is designed to foster innovation, resilience, and sustainable impact worldwide.
At Peace First, we believe in the transformative power of young people to create meaningful, lasting change in their communities. Our grants program is designed to meet changemakers where they are, providing the tools, resources, and mentorship they need to succeed—whether they are just beginning their social impact journey or scaling impactful initiatives to reach even more people.This new tiered grantmaking structure ensures that every young leader has access to the support they need at the right moment in their journey. From Seed Grants to spark new ideas, to Development Grants for growing projects, and Growth Grants for scaling proven initiatives, our program is designed to foster innovation, resilience, and sustainable impact worldwide.
The Seed Grant offers a smaller, yet impactful, funding opportunity for individuals who are just starting out on their social impact journey. This grant is designed to provide that extra push—helping young changemakers take their initial steps toward creating meaningful change in their communities. Whether it’s funding supplies, launching a pilot project, or covering essential costs, the Seed Grant aims to support those with big ideas but limited resources, giving them the momentum they need to turn their vision into action.
The Growth Grant offers young changemakers who have demonstrated significant progress with their projects and are ready to scale their impact. This tier of funding is designed to provide the resources necessary for expanding and sustaining their initiatives. Whether it’s increasing outreach, enhancing operations, or securing long-term viability, the Growth Grant supports changemakers who are poised to take their work to the next level, driving lasting change in their communities and beyond.
Find out more about our 2024 grantees here
Please note: This grant structure is subject to change in the coming months and years. As we continue to learn, grow, and adapt, we will be refining our approach based on feedback and evolving needs within the youth-led social impact space. We remain committed to staying flexible and responsive, ensuring that we continue to support changemakers in the most effective way possible.