Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Grant

Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The New York Community Trust
Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Grant supports grassroots initiatives focused on education, racial equity, environmental justice, and immigrant rights. With over 30 years of experience, the fund prioritizes projects that protect civil rights and promote social change. It encourages innovative solutions to pressing regional issues and aims to uplift marginalized communities. The grant is open to public charities and organizations that align with its mission of fostering progressive social activism.

Overview

About LIUUF LIUUF grantmaking reflects Unitarian Universalist principles and the Fund’s overarching mission is to build and energize a community of progressive social change activists, and to support prophetic voices in vulnerable communities who speak out against injustices—often in unsafe environments and at personal risk and sacrifice. Guided by an advisory committee that represents Unitarian Universalist congregations throughout Long Island, the LIUUF has awarded millions of dollars to nonprofits in Nassau and Suffolk counties to advance grassroots progressive social change. Creating Social Change The Fund looks for opportunities to support work that: Leads to social change.Protects the civil rights of people of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those living with disabilities.Promotes an inclusive vision of social and economic justice.Amplifies emerging regional issues.Provides concrete benefits to vulnerable communities and/or populations.Brings new, creative thinking to problem-solving.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Most of our competitive grants go to public charities, or to groups sponsored by one. While our focus is on Long Island, we support some organizations headquartered outside the region. Grantees (or fiscal agents) should have a board of directors with at least five members, and no more than one paid board member.

Ineligibility

Requests from Long Island Unitarian Universalist congregations cannot be considered for funding. Organizations cannot receive grants simultaneously from any two of the following: Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock Unitarian Universalist Association Funding Program Long Island Unitarian Universalist FundWe do not make grants to: Capital and building campaignsEndowmentsEquipmentIndividualsReligious purposesGeneral operating support/routine operational expenses