The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has played a major role in developing and supporting the conflict resolution field for nearly two decades. During that time, the field grew and matured and achieved considerable acceptance and self-sufficiency across various areas of practice.  While recognizing the continuing value of conflict resolution and peacemaking in the United Sates and internationally, the Foundation decided to wind down its support for this area and to deploy its resources to other pressing social issues.  The Conflict Resolution Program made its final grants in 2004. 

 (Please see the letter from the Foundation's President.)

Click here to read "The Hewlett Foundation's Conflict Resolution Program: Twenty Years of Field-Building," a report that chronicles the work and the impact of the Hewlett Foundation's Conflict Resolution Program.

The Hewlett Foundation has recently released a series of three guides for funders in the field of Conflict Resolution. The guides focus on Environmental Conflict Resolution, Community Development and Collaborative Governance. Click here to find out more or to download the guides.