Programs
The AAA-ICDR Foundation’s three main grant programs include:
- Annual Grants: Open request for proposal process
- Diversity Scholarship Grants: Open application process as well as through university partnerships
- Rapid Response Grants: Organizations identified and invited by the Foundation
In addition, the AAA-ICDR Foundation will proactively identify organizations working in the Foundation’s priority areas and provide Special Initiatives Grants outside of these established programs.
Each year the AAA-ICDR Foundation issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on Foundation priorities for the upcoming grant cycle. It is an open call to invite organizations to submit an application that aligns with the Foundation’s mission and focus of RFP. The RFP is typically announced each June. It is a two-step application process starting with an Initial Description of Grant Request. After review, a limited number of organizations will be invited to submit a proposal for consideration. It is a competitive review process each year.
The fund grants diverse students/professionals with up to $2,000 of financial assistance towards participation in a degree program or fellowship in alternative dispute resolution or attendance at a well-recognized conference. The mission of the Diversity Scholarship Fund is to encourage diversity and inclusion within the field of ADR by supporting the pursuit of knowledge and skill development through training experiences that encourage inclusive leadership growth in the field of ADR.
In addition to these individualized grants, the AAA-ICDR Foundation has established diversity scholarships at Howard University and North Carolina Central University, two historically Black colleges and universities that offer certificates in dispute resolution programs in their law schools.
The AAA-ICDR Foundation established the Rapid Response Fund to support critical programs outside of its regular grant cycle. The Rapid Response Fund enables the Foundation to quickly award grants to not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations whose work fits the Foundation’s mission and addresses urgent current events. Grants awarded through the Rapid Response Fund are generally $25,000 each. Potential grantees are identified by the Foundation and invited to apply.
From time to time the AAA-ICDR Foundation will pursue Special Initiatives outside of the Annual Grant Cycle that align with the Foundation’s mission. Potential grantees are identified by the Foundation and invited to apply.
Each year the AAA-ICDR Foundation issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on Foundation priorities for the upcoming grant cycle. It is an open call to invite organizations to submit an application that aligns with the Foundation’s mission and focus of RFP. The RFP is typically announced each June. It is a two-step application process starting with an Initial Description of Grant Request. After review, a limited number of organizations will be invited to submit a proposal for consideration. It is a competitive review process each year.
The fund grants diverse students/professionals with up to $2,000 of financial assistance towards participation in a degree program or fellowship in alternative dispute resolution or attendance at a well-recognized conference. The mission of the Diversity Scholarship Fund is to encourage diversity and inclusion within the field of ADR by supporting the pursuit of knowledge and skill development through training experiences that encourage inclusive leadership growth in the field of ADR.
In addition to these individualized grants, the AAA-ICDR Foundation has established diversity scholarships at Howard University and North Carolina Central University, two historically Black colleges and universities that offer certificates in dispute resolution programs in their law schools.
The AAA-ICDR Foundation established the Rapid Response Fund to support critical programs outside of its regular grant cycle. The Rapid Response Fund enables the Foundation to quickly award grants to not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations whose work fits the Foundation’s mission and addresses urgent current events. Grants awarded through the Rapid Response Fund are generally $25,000 each. Potential grantees are identified by the Foundation and invited to apply.
From time to time the AAA-ICDR Foundation will pursue Special Initiatives outside of the Annual Grant Cycle that align with the Foundation’s mission. Potential grantees are identified by the Foundation and invited to apply.
Each year the AAA-ICDR Foundation issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on Foundation priorities for the upcoming grant cycle. It is an open call to invite organizations to submit an application that aligns with the Foundation’s mission and focus of RFP. The RFP is typically announced each June. It is a two-step application process starting with an Initial Description of Grant Request. After review, a limited number of organizations will be invited to submit a proposal for consideration. It is a competitive review process each year.
The fund grants diverse students/professionals with up to $2,000 of financial assistance towards participation in a degree program or fellowship in alternative dispute resolution or attendance at a well-recognized conference. The mission of the Diversity Scholarship Fund is to encourage diversity and inclusion within the field of ADR by supporting the pursuit of knowledge and skill development through training experiences that encourage inclusive leadership growth in the field of ADR.
In addition to these individualized grants, the AAA-ICDR Foundation has established diversity scholarships at Howard University and North Carolina Central University, two historically Black colleges and universities that offer certificates in dispute resolution programs in their law schools.
The AAA-ICDR Foundation established the Rapid Response Fund to support critical programs outside of its regular grant cycle. The Rapid Response Fund enables the Foundation to quickly award grants to not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations whose work fits the Foundation’s mission and addresses urgent current events. Grants awarded through the Rapid Response Fund are generally $25,000 each. Potential grantees are identified by the Foundation and invited to apply.
From time to time the AAA-ICDR Foundation will pursue Special Initiatives outside of the Annual Grant Cycle that align with the Foundation’s mission. Potential grantees are identified by the Foundation and invited to apply.
The AAA-ICDR Foundation Board coalesced around the following three priority areas. These priority areas stem from the Foundation’s Mission and Values and are based on the Foundation’s grant history and the areas where the Foundation seeks to have the largest impact going forward.
with a focus on vulnerable and underserved communities and police/social service partnerships
with a focus on civil discourse seeking to mend societal divisions
with a focus on access to justice
