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Peace First Development Grant Application

The Development Grant is designed for changemakers who are ready to take the next step in their journey, turning a strong idea into a sustainable and measurable project. This year, this grant provides up to $2,500 USD to help you strengthen your systems, expand your reach, or scale what’s already working.

By completing this form, you’ll help us understand your vision for growth, how you plan to use the funding, and what kind of mentorship or tools you need to bring it to life. The information you share will guide how Peace First supports you through both resources and storytelling.

We’re not looking for perfection. We’re looking for clarity, impact, and a sense of purpose behind your work.

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for the Development Grant, recipients should:
- Be leading or co-leading a youth-driven project that has already shown impact or community engagement.
- Demonstrate readiness to expand, improve, or strengthen their work.
- Commit to Peace First’s values of compassion, courage, and collaboration.
- Agree to submit updates and a short report after completing their grant period.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

We want to know who’s behind the idea. Whether you’re leading this project alone or with a team, use this section to introduce yourself and help us understand the people driving the work.
Full Name*
Please use your full legal name
E-mail Address*
Make sure this is an address you check regularly — this is where Peace First will contact you about your grant
Age*
Please enter your current age. You must be at least 18 years old to receive this grant.
Phone Number or WhatsApp*
Upload a professional photo suitable for public sharing*

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Community or Organization Name*
Example: “Youth Voices Hub” or “Nairobi Street Art Project.”
Country*
City*
Street Address*
Organization Address

Project Overview:

The Development Grant is an investment in scaling impact. Use this section to help us understand how your project has evolved, what you’ve accomplished so far, and how this funding will help you take it to the next level.
What is the name of your project?*
Briefly describe your project and what it has achieved so far.*
What issue are you trying to address? What made you care about this issue?
What challenges or lessons have you learned along the way?*
How will this grant help you grow or strengthen your work? *
Who will benefit most from this stage of your project? *
When do you plan to start your project?*
When do you plan to finish your project?*
What does this opportunity mean to you as a changemaker?*

Budget Plan and Support Needs:

Please outline how you plan to use the grant and what additional mentorship or tools would help your project succeed.
Provide a simple budget breakdown of how you would use the $2,500 grant.*
Example: $800 for training, $1,000 for materials, $700 for outreach activities
Do you have any additional funding or partners supporting this project?*

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What kind of mentorship or technical support would help you most?*

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