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Grants & Leadership Awards

We fund civic and religious leaders, campus educators and students, and other strategic partners to design and implement community projects grounded in pluralism and interfaith cooperation.

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Find Interfaith America’s current grant and leadership opportunities listed below. Subscribe to our email newsletters to be the first to know about new funding opportunities. Before applying, we encourage you to review our Guide for Applying to Interfaith America Grants and Fellowships.

Interfaith Civic Pluralism Fellowship

The Interfaith Civic Pluralism Fellowship (ICPF) supports faith-based civic leaders looking for opportunities to strengthen their institutional culture of pluralism, to deepen their understanding and commitment to religious liberty and pluralism, and to partner with others committed to cooperating across differences to solve common problems and strengthen civic cohesion.

Building Interfaith America Grant

Consider your community's strengths, identify a felt need or opportunity, propose a project to address it, and leverage the strength of interfaith cooperation to achieve your aspiration. Apply by October 2, 2026.

Engaging Difference in General Education (EDGE) Grants

Establish Civic Pluralism as a core competency of undergraduate education at your institution with a grant of up to $20,000. Apply by October 31, 2026.

Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) Faculty Pluralism Fellowship

Engage with pluralism-focused scholarship, collaborate with fellow HESA educators, and redesign graduate courses that prepare future Student Affairs professionals to lead across religious, political, ideological, and cultural differences. Apply by October 15, 2026.

About Our Grants & Leadership Awards

The Big Picture

Grants and Awards are one way Interfaith America partners with individuals and institutions to invest in America’s diversity, entrepreneurial spirit, and the power of collaboration.

The Opportunity

At Interfaith America we believe interfaith leaders are well-positioned to identify opportunities and needs in their communities and plan sustainable ways to address them. It takes financial resources and support for institutions and sectors to adapt to our ever-changing nation. Through grants and leadership awards, we provide financial support, a network of peers, training and development, and a platform for telling the story of this movement more broadly.

What We Do

We offer grants to emerging leaders, campus educators and students, and other strategic partners positioned to make an impact. Our leadership awards enable recipients to increase religious and philosophical diversity at their campuses, workplaces, and communities. Connect with us to learn about new opportunities as they become available.

Get Inspired by Grantees

Meet our grantees and fellows and read about their pluralism projects in IA Today.

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The Fulcrum

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Why Harvard Wants Its Students To Practice Interfaith Cooperation

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How Two Students Found Strength in Their Differences

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Religion News Service

Can Virality Create Revival? Gen Z Evangelist Bryce Crawford has Faith

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Service is a Shared Value: How One BRAID Student Mobilized Her American University Community

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Announcing the 2026 Vote is Sacred Fellows

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BRAID Fellow Advocates for New Interfaith Space at Muhlenberg College

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Announcing Interfaith America’s 2026 BRAID Student Fellows

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Tufts Chaplains Reimagine Pre-Orientation to Deepen Interfaith on Campus

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Interfaith Dialogue Combined with Peacebuilding Deepens Value at Utah State

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Interfaith Emissaries Make Connections Across Faith Traditions at Wiley

Resources for Grant Applicants

Interfaith America offers a suite of educational resources to help you realize your goals.

Guide for Applying to Interfaith America Grants and Fellowships

Learn what makes a strong grant proposal to Interfaith America.

Interfaith and Pluralism Syllabus Library

These interfaith and pluralism course syllabi are a resource for educators to enhance their student’s experiences in the classroom.

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership

A roadmap for developing (or continuing to develop) the vision, knowledge, and skills required to contribute to the realization of a truly interfaith America.