Walter Enloe Peace Education Grant
The mission of the Walter Enloe Peace Education Grant is to financially support classroom or school projects proposed by teachers, grades K-8, that enhance peace, social emotional, ethical learning and embrace World Citizen Peace’s Five Peace Actions.
Dr. Walter Enloe’s career spans decades as a Professor of Education, educational leader, scholar, author, artist and peace activist. Walter was committed to fostering learning communities with a special focus on project-based learning, democratic education, peace education and activism. He was a founding faculty member of Hamline University’s MAEd and EdD programs in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Walter Enloe Peace Education Grant was created in his memory by his family, friends, students and others who wish to support Walter’s belief in building cultures of nonviolence and peace in the classroom and throughout school communities.
The Particulars
Each year, World Citizen Peace will offer Walter Enloe Peace Education grants to classroom teachers, K-8.
- Grants are from $250 to $500 per accepted proposal.
- For the year 2025, the initial round of applications will be announced in January. More rounds of applications will follow throughout the year.
- Grant applicants must be World Citizen Peace Ambassadors or have a registered World Citizen Peace Site. If you are not yet registered as a Peace Ambassador, please do. Remember, being a Peace Ambassador is free!
World Citizen Peace Grant committee will review applications and select those that best meet the mission of the grant, support the Five Peace Actions of World Citizen Peace, and have the greatest impact on classroom and/or school culture.
The Five Peace Actions are:
Seek peace within yourself and others • Reach out in service • Protect the environment • Respect diversity • Be a responsible citizen of the world
Funding for a Walter Enloe Peace Education Grant can be provided to winners prior to the project or event.
Within one month after the conclusion of the project or event, teachers award grants will provide a 500-800 word final report, with photos when appropriate. The report will summarize the project as well as share a narrative about its impact.
- Note that the Walter Enloe Peace Education Grant will NOT cover salaries. The grant will cover costs related to logistics, materials, and educational materials.
- By accepting a Walter Enloe Peace Education Grant, recipients must inform the principal or head of school of the project.
- Grant recipients agree to allow World Citizen to use any and all parts of the application and final report in their newsletter or on social media to highlight the success of the recipient’s project.