NCCMR Microgrant Projects

The NCCMR Microgrant Program provides small but impactful grants to affiliated centers and partner institutions. These grants support initiatives that foster Christian-Muslim dialogue, peacebuilding, research, and education. Projects are carried out across Africa, Asia, and the MENA region, empowering local communities to lead change. Each funded project reflects NCCMR’s mission of building bridges between faith traditions. Explore the archive below to discover the initiatives supported through our Microgrant Program.

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October 5 – October 12, 2025 (7 days)

Palestinian Christians and Muslims in Oman

A seven-day interfaith training hosted by Al Amana Centre in Muscat, bringing together Palestinian Christian and Muslim participants to explore coexistence, scriptural reasoning, and cultural peacebuilding through immersive learning and community engagement in Oman.

September 15 – September 19, 2025

HMI’s Annual Monsoon Academic Course on Islam and Christian Relations – An Interfaith Initiative

A five-day residential academic course hosted by the Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad, bringing together scholars, pastors, theologians, and practitioners to deepen understanding of Christianity and Islam and to strengthen interfaith dialogue, reconciliation, and communal harmony.

1 May 2025 – 31 July 2025 (3 months)

Youth in Action for Social Cohesion in Pakistan: Fostering Christian–Muslim Dialogue and Partnership

A three-month, youth-centered initiative in Pakistan combining a national consultation workshop and a five-episode podcast series to empower Christian and Muslim youth champions, shape public discourse, and co-create policy-ready recommendations that strengthen social cohesion.

August 29ᵗʰ – 31ˢᵗ, 2025

Interfaith Youth Prayer Retreat in the Western Cape

An interreligious youth camp at Volmoed (Hermanus) bringing together Muslim (Sunni & Shia) and Christian (Anglican, Catholic, Reformed) participants for shared prayer, learning, and dialogue to deepen understanding and build friendships across traditions.

July 14ᵗʰ – August 9ᵗʰ, 2025
Egypt

Summer Internship in Arabic and Islamic Studies for Dominican Brothers

A one-month summer internship in Cairo providing intensive training in Arabic and Islamic studies for five Dominican brothers in formation, aiming to strengthen future leaders of interreligious dialogue in Africa and Asia.