Lisle International

Building World Citizens

Since the 1930’s Lisle International has been connecting people throughout the world, creating opportunities to learn from one another and to experience diverse and different ways of living. Having offered programs for close to 50 years, Lisle International now focuses on assisting organizations around the world build bridges through its Global Seed Grants program.


2025 – 2026 Lisle Global Seed Fund Request to Apply Update

Thank you for your interest in our grant program. Due to overwhelming demand, the application portal is now closed as we begin processing the applications we’ve received. If you currently have an application in draft form, you should have received a message with instructions with next steps.

We will provide an update by June 1 regarding whether the portal will reopen for new applications. Thank you for your patience.


20 Years of Lisle Global Grants

Decades of Success

Take a look at the projects that have been completed over the last 20 years.


Meet Our 2024 Grantees

Lisle International has awarded seven Global Seed Grants, supporting projects in Guatemala, Kenya, Uganda, El Salvador and the United States.

2024 Lisle Grants, Funding Opportunities

Our Focus

Our Global Seed Fund is at the heart of this mission. By providing grants, we support small-scale intercultural programs and projects that break down barriers of class, caste, ethnicity, religion, and gender. These initiatives span across the United States and the globe, aiming to create lasting, positive change in communities.

Join us in our commitment to fostering intercultural projects that build a more understanding and connected world. Your support can help plant the seeds of peace and unity in communities worldwide.

More About Lisle International

Become a Grantee

Ready to make a difference with your intercultural project? Lisle International’s grant application process opens April 1 through August 1. Using a two-phase approach, applicants first submit a Request to Apply form through our grant portal, Submit.

Become a Volunteer

Become a mentor for our grantees, support our Interaction Newsletter as an editor, or join our board to bring fresh perspectives to our leadership team. Find a role that matches your skills and passions and make a real difference in creating a more connected and understanding global community.

Stay Connected

The Interaction Newsletter is our gateway to staying updated with the vibrant Lisle community. Mailed every spring to our alumni and supporters, and available online, this newsletter keeps you informed about the latest news, including updates from Lisle members, introductions to our new grantees, and important upcoming dates.

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