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Program and
Project Grant
Our Program and Project Grant supports individuals and nonprofits advancing peace, character, or ethics through education, research, or practice. These grants help launch or expand community initiatives and programs that strengthen human values.
What We Fund & Who Can Apply
Program and Project Grants focus on work that advances peace, ethics, and community. Grants are awarded in amounts up to $10, 000. Included in this award may be in-kind use of the Center valued at no more than $5,000. We welcome applications from individuals and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations whose programs and projects align with our mission. Successful proposals show a clear connection to our core themes, present realistic goals, and demonstrate meaningful community impact.
Core Themes
Funding for initiatives in peace and character education, community, spirituality, and environmental and social justice.
Broad Eligibility
Open to both individuals and nonprofits, making it possible for scholars, educators, and community leaders to apply
Building Peace
Since building peace is a fundamental mission of the Biosophical Institute, successful proposals will draw on the core themes and clearly illustrate how the program or project will accomplish this goal.
Application Details & Timeline
Applications for Project Grants are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed twice a year, March 15 and October 15. Submissions received by March 15 will be considered in the spring review cycle, and those received by October 15 will be reviewed in the fall cycle. Applicants are notified of funding decisions within 90 days of each review date.
To apply, prepare a project proposal, detailed budget, and any supporting documents, and submit them by email to info@biosophical.org.
Submission Requirements
Cover Letter
One page including the applicant’s name, mailing address, phone, and email
Sponsoring institution name and address (if applicable)
Project title
Brief summary of the proposed project (2–3 sentences)
Proposal Abstract
One page including a concise overview of the project and significance
Include the applicant’s name and institution on this page
Body of Proposal
No more than five pages including a description of the project & significance/broader impact (how this work benefits society)
Research plan, methodology, and dissemination plan (how results will be shared: book, articles, web, other)
Project Budget
Detailed line-item budget with justification for each expense
Acceptable items may include: honoraria, fees, travel, conference/workshop costs, reasonable living expenses, research-related expenses
Citations & References
Citations and/or letters of support in a separately labeled document
Other Project Donors
List confirmed and/or prospective funding source
Project's Expected Timeline
Key milestones and planned completion date
Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae
Current CV highlighting relevant qualifications and experience
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve collected answers to the most common questions about Project Grants. If you don’t see your question here, please contact us at info@biosophical.org for more information
Program and Project Grants are open to individuals and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Applications must align with our mission and at least one of our core themes: peace and character education, community, spirituality, and environmental and social justice.
Applications are reviewed twice a year, beginning March 15 and October 15, with funding decisions sent within 90 days of the review date.
We fund projects of varying scale, with most grants being no larger than $10,000. Successful applications tend to show budget sensitivity, clear impact, and sustainability.
Acceptable expenses include honoraria, fees, travel, conference or workshop costs, reasonable living expenses, research-related costs, and in some cases operating expenses. In kind use of the Center, up to $5,000 of the total award may be included. All expenses must be justified in the budget.
Yes. While the Institute is based in Bath, Maine, Project Grants are not limited to Maine-based applicants. However, project grants are limited US based organizations and individuals.
Yes, we often provide funding for multi-year projects.