Fund for International Unitarian Universalism Grant

The Fund for International Unitarian Universalism Grant, offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association, aims to strengthen international Unitarian/Universalist projects. This grant prioritizes innovative programs that fulfill unmet needs and encourages diverse funding sources. With a maximum grant size of $20,000, it supports organizations fostering Unitarian values, social justice, and community life. Applications are accepted annually, with a deadline of March 15, unless it falls on a weekend.

The Unitarian Universalist Funding Program (UUFP) is a denominational grantmaking program of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Inspired by the richness and diversity of our liberal religious tradition, the mission of the UUFP is to promote the influence of Unitarian Universalist principles through grantmaking.
Grants are made that:
The Fund for International Unitarian Universalism makes grants to strengthen Unitarian/Universalist organizations or projects working internationally. This Fund accepts applications once a year, postmarked by March 15. If the 15th falls on a weekend, the deadline is the following Monday.
Funding Priorities
Priority is given to innovative, challenging or experimental programs or projects that address needs unmet by institutional structures. We prefer projects with plans for generating income from diverse sources, including contributions from members of the group applying. See Sample Grants.
Grant Size
The maximum grant is $20,000.

Eligibility

Grants are made to Unitarian Universalist (UU) organizations or projects working internationally to:
Promote the growth of Unitarian/Universalist ideals and values;Strengthen Unitarian/Universalist institutions and community life;Nurture and celebrate our free faith;Encourage a generosity among Unitarian/Universalists that is reflected in commitments of time, money and energy.Generally, one proposal from an organization will be considered each cycle.Challenge grants are a possibility.Grants are for one year.Second-year funding is possible after submitting a new proposal and a final (or interim) report.

Ineligibility

Grants are not made to individuals.Grants are not usually made for equipment, capital campaigns, endowments or feasibility studies.Grants are not made for general operating expenses.Third-year funding for the same project is unusual.