Apply for Support
USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support (PEPS) is open to all accredited colleges and universities, as well as public libraries, in the U.S. and its territorial possessions.
The deadline for the second application cycle is May 3, 2013 for events to be held between August and December 2013.
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U.S. Institute of Peace Support
Public Education for Peacebuilding Support is a new initiative of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The initiative seeks to support American colleges, universities and public libraries interested in holding events addressing international peace and conflict resolution.
The support may be used for a variety of activities, including, but not limited to the following:
Up to 250 institutions will receive up to $2,000 in matching support for their public education activities through two cycles over the period of November 2012 – December 2013.
First Application Cycle Recipients Announced
The U.S. Institute of Peace and the Institute of International Education are pleased to announce the selection of USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support recipients for the first application cycle.
See the full list of awardee institutions.
About the Sponsor
USIP is the independent, nonpartisan conflict management center created by Congress to prevent and mitigate international conflict without resorting to violence. USIP works to save lives, increase the government's ability to deal with conflicts before they escalate, reduce government costs, and enhance national security.