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Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Davis Projects for Peace

Overview: A grassroots international development grant program administered by the Davis United World College Scholars Program. The program invites undergraduates to design and implement peace-building projects during summer break.

Award Amount: $10,000 per project

Geographic Scope: Participating colleges and universities; projects can be implemented internationally

Eligible Applicants:

  • Undergraduate students at participating colleges and universities

  • Davis United World College Scholars Program member institutions

    • Project Focus:

  • Peace and social justice initiatives

  • International development work

  • Community empowerment programs

  • Examples include girls' education and leadership development, ending generational poverty, women's empowerment

    • Selection Process:

  • Undergraduates design and propose grassroots projects

  • "100 most promising and doable" proposals receive $10,000 grants annually

    • What the Grant Funds:

  • Summer project implementation

  • Program materials and supplies

  • Travel and living expenses

  • Project-related costs

    • Background:

  • Founded by Kathryn W. Davis, a lifelong internationalist and philanthropist (1906-2013)

  • Reflects commitment to peace through social equality and international understanding

    • Contact Information: Davis United World College Scholars Program

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Design Your Project: Develop a proposal for a grassroots peace-building project you plan to implement during summer
    2. Submit Proposal: Submit your project proposal to the Davis United World College Scholars Program
    3. Competitive Selection: Proposals are reviewed and ranked for feasibility and impact
    4. Award Announcement: 100 projects selected from all submissions receive $10,000 grants

      Project Components

      Proposals should include:
    • Clear project goals and objectives
    • Description of community partners and local context
    • Implementation timeline for summer period
    • How project creates peace and social change
    • Budget for how $10,000 will be used
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    Fields of Work

    social-justiceyouth-programs

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