Core Support Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 1, 2026
147 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Core Support Grants
Overview: This portfolio funds critical organizations working daily to prevent nuclear war and reduce a variety of nuclear threats.
Focus Areas:
Funding Approach:
Geographic Scope: International organizations eligible
What Ploughshares Funds:
What Ploughshares Does NOT Fund:
Commitment to Diversity: Ploughshares is committed to ensuring grantmaking contributes to a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible (DEIA) nuclear field. Applications include optional DEIA questions kept strictly confidential.
Contact: Kaite Lower, klower@ploughshares.org
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Review Funding Priorities - Determine if your project fits into Ploughshares' areas of interest
2. Submit Online Application - Use the online application portal during the open application period
3. Complete DEIA Questions - Optional questions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (information kept confidential)
4. Provide Project Details - Describe how your project aligns with funding priorities
Application Timeline
Fall 2026 Grant Cycle:
Discretionary Grants (Between Board Meetings)
For urgent projects:
1. Submit Inquiry - Send brief description and topline budget to program team
2. Wait for Response - Staff will determine if full proposal is appropriate
3. Award Amount: Up to $50,000 for urgent projects aligned with highest priority funding areas
Additional Resources
- Grantee Portal: Applicants may visit the Ploughshares grantee portal at any time to check proposal status or view current grants
- Application FAQ: Available for download on the application page
- Questions: Contact Kaite Lower at klower@ploughshares.org
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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