Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) Peace and Security Grant Program 2026

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About JRCT Peace and Security Grant Program

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) Peace and Security Grant Program supports organisations working to prevent and reduce violent conflict. The initiative funds evidence-based, community-led peacebuilding projects that promote dialogue, resilience, and sustainable security, with an emphasis on local impact and systemic change.

• Sponsor Organisation: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)

Benefits of JRCT Peace and Security Grant Program

 

JRCT wishes to prioritise support for charitable work on the following issues:

• Challenging militarism
• Scrutiny of counter-terrorism measures in the context of human rights and peacebuilding
• Building support for alternative approaches to defence and security
• Responding to the harms of systemic racism

JRCT Peace and Security Grant Program Requirements

Eligible applicants include organisations that:

• Work in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, or security-related fields

• Implement community-focused, inclusive, and evidence-based interventions

• Can demonstrate impact on conflict reduction and sustainable security

• Engage multiple stakeholders and local actors to strengthen peace processes

Application Date and Process

Applicants should submit proposals that include:

1. Project objectives linked to conflict prevention and peacebuilding

2. Evidence-based strategies demonstrating feasibility and impact

3. Community engagement plans that involve local stakeholders

4. Implementation timeline and budget

5. Monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure peace and security outcomes

Application Deadline

16 February, 2026

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