The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution Foundation aims to support conflict prevention and resolution by expanding access to alternative dispute resolution, emphasizing community approaches, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. The foundation targets the elimination of barriers to justice for marginalized and underserved groups, supports collaborative resolutions, funds research and education, and focuses on leadership development within diverse communities.
The grant program from the AAA-ICDR Foundation seeks to fund projects aligned with its mission of promoting conflict resolution and prevention across various communities. Specific areas of focus include preventing and reducing violence, especially in vulnerable communities; bridging community conflicts to repair societal divisions; and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion by improving access to justice. The foundation releases an annual Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting organizations to apply for funding that supports these causes.