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PeaceRise

PeaceRise Innovation Challenge

Awards a $6,000 prize pool to individuals, teams and organisations building technology or innovation projects that advance global peace.

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Entrants of any of the listed types join the PeaceRise online community through its landing page and take part from there.

What this grant funds

PeaceRise looks for ideas and projects that use technology and innovation to contribute to global peace and peacebuilding. It is open to individuals with a groundbreaking idea as well as teams tackling peacebuilding challenges.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$6K
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