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Peacebuilding Program
Supports peacebuilding and conflict transformation
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports peacebuilding efforts related to conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia, including Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine, and tensions between the United States and Iran. It funds organizations working on conflict transformation through nonviolent approaches, with international priority in Southern China and the Western Balkans.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conflict transformation initiatives
- Nonviolent peacebuilding activities
- Work addressing violence and forced migration dynamics
- Projects related to tensions in the Middle East, South Asia, Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine, or United States-Iran relations
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations working in conflict transformation
- Organizations using nonviolent approaches
Eligible geographic areas
- Southern China
- Western Balkans
- Middle East
- South Asia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the online portal.
- The approval process is generally completed within three months.
- Timeline may vary depending on the application.
Additional information
- The program supports long-term partnerships rather than unsolicited requests.
- Less than one percent of unsolicited applications result in funding.
- The program is ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Peacebuilding Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Peacebuilding Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Peacebuilding Program?
This program supports peacebuilding efforts related to conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia, including Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine, and tensions between the United States and Iran. It funds organizations working on conflict transformation through nonviolent approaches, with international priority in Southern China and the Western Balkans.
Who is eligible for the Peacebuilding Program program?
To be eligible for the Peacebuilding Program program, you must:
Organizations with conflict transformation experience
Projects aligned with peacebuilding priorities
Unsolicited requests submitted online
What expenses are eligible under Peacebuilding Program?
Conflict transformation initiatives
Nonviolent peacebuilding activities
Work addressing violence and forced migration dynamics
Projects related to tensions in the Middle East, South Asia, Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine, or United States-Iran relations
Who can I contact for more information about the Peacebuilding Program?
You can contact Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF).
Where is the Peacebuilding Program available?
The Peacebuilding Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Peacebuilding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Peacebuilding Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Peacebuilding Program?
Peacebuilding Program is funded by Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF)