Applying for a Lisle Global Seed Grant

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 match the mission of Lisle. Lisle awards between three and eight grants each year to projects in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Grant Submission Process

Lisle uses a two phase application process. In the first phase, the organization submits a Request to Apply form. Lisle reviews these submissions and determines ones which appear to have a focus which demonstrates that a full proposal may be successful in receiving a grant. If the RTA shows promise of potential fit with the mission of Lisle, the applicant will be invited to submit a full grant proposal.

It is crucial to review the criteria which makes a Project eligible. If your project meets those criteria then you are ready to submit a Request to Apply form.

In order to do so, follow the directions on our submit page.