Opportunity: With antisemitism and Islamophobia rising across the United States, our nation needs data-backed solutions for addressing prejudice. At Interfaith America (IA), we know that pluralism reduces prejudice. We believe university campuses, where diverse individuals gather to learn and build community, are among the best-positioned institutions to model pluralistic responses to these urgent challenges. IA is launching this initiative to equip senior administrators with the knowledge and resources to address antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of religious prejudice by cultivating a campus climate that fosters respect, relationships, and cooperation across deep differences.
Cohort Program Overview: The Prejudice to Pluralism cohort consists of 8-10 campuses, by application, each represented by three senior administrators. IA will host an initial in-person convening for the cohort on August 6-9, 2026, disburse grants of up to $25,000 to each campus for project implementation during the 2026-27 academic year, provide year-long support including virtual convenings and resource-sharing, an host a second in-person convening in January 2027. The first in-person convening will take place in Chicago, from mid-morning on August 6th to mid-day on the 9th, during IA's annual Interfaith Leadership Summit. Travel expenses for the in-person convenings will be covered by IA. The Prejudice to Pluralism cohort convening will build trust within the cohort and engage participants in an IA-developed curriculum, The Promise of Pluralism in an Age of Prejudice: Addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia on College Campuses. The curriculum offers foundational knowledge of antisemitism and Islamophobia, shares data and best practices on the power of pluralism in reducing prejudice, and helps participants consider, through asset-mapping, identifying challenges, and visioning forward, what a holistic and pluralistic approach might look like in their own institutional context. The curriculum stands out in addressing these prejudices together, without diminishing the unique histories and manifestations of each, and will be facilitated by Dr. Todd Green, IA's Senior Director of Campus Partnerships, Dr. Homayra Ziad, IA’s Program Director, Special Assignments, and Rabbi Or Rose, Senior Consultant at IA. Participants will have an opportunity during the convening to work on a project proposal that addresses religious prejudice and builds cooperation across differences on their campus community. Following the convening, each institution will edit their project proposal and budget for IA's review by September 18. Upon approval, each campus will receive a grant of up to $25,000 to implement their projects during the 2026-27 academic year. Cohort participants will also meet virtually during the course of the year as a community of collective learning, support, and accountability.
Applications for this opportunity are due by Friday, May 29, 2026
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