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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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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.

Key facts
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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