Do you have a project idea that will bring people of diverse backgrounds together for shared learning? Lisle International provides Global Seed Grants to support innovative projects which advance intercultural understanding through shared experiences, with the goal of creating a more just social order. Projects may seek to bridge a variety of community divides, including ethnic, cultural, religious, racial or gender perspectives, anywhere in the world.
Lisle International was an early pioneer in intercultural education programming, beginning with US projects in 1936 and expanding internationally in 1952. Since 2004, Lisle has focused on providing small “seed grants” to support programs fostering intercultural understanding.
Grants of $500 to $5,000 are available to innovative projects that meet the eligibility criteria. Lisle awards between three and eight grants each year to projects in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Interested in applying?
2024 Grant Review Timeline
- April 1 – Aug. 1, 2024
Phase One: Request to Apply (RTA) portal opens, allowing applicants to begin their applications online. Notifications of RTA acceptance will be sent during this period. - Sept. 1, 2024
Deadline for submitting Completed Application Forms for Phase Two for those whose RTAs are accepted. - Nov. 30, 2024
Global Seed Grants are selected at the annual Lisle Meeting in the fall and announced by November 30. - Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025
Projects are expected to be conducted within this timeframe.