Speakers: Hillary Smith (right)
Rev. Bill Hamilton-Holway
Rev. Stephan Papa
Dorothy Senghas
Marjorie Fine
Gerry Peet
Inspired by the richness and diversity of our liberal religious tradition, the mission of the Unitarian Universalist Funding Program, which is fully funded by the Veatch Program of the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock, is to promote the influence of Unitarian Universalist principles through grantmaking. Grants are made that
- support the work of social justice;
- strengthen Unitarian Universalist institutions;
- make Unitarian Universalism more visible in the world;
- transform gratitude for being into generosity of living.
The Fund for Unitarian Universalism seeks to fund innovative, challenging programs that will have a wide denominational impact. It provides grants to Unitarian Universalist groups that
- strengthen Unitarian Universalist institutions and community life;
- nurture and celebrate our liberal religious heritage;
- encourage a generosity among Unitarian Universalists that is reflected in commitments of time, money and energy.
- increase the involvement of Unitarian Universalists in social responsibility through education, service, advocacy, and systemic change;
- link Unitarian Universalists with the larger community;
- foster a generosity of spirit in all aspects of our Unitarian Universalist communities.
- organize to bring about systemic change leading to a more just society;
- work for the empowerment of those who have been disenfranchised and excluded from resources, power, and the right to self-determination;
- inspire generosity among our members and member congregations.
Grant application deadlines are March 15 and September 15. Panels meet within two months of the application deadlines, and applicants are notified in writing of the funding decisions shortly after.
Restrictions:
Grants from the Fund for Unitarian Universalism are made to UU groups in the U.S. and Canada. The maximum grant is $20,000. The average grant is $7000. Grants are not made to activities that are generally considered to be part of the ongoing work of UU organizations.Grants from the Fund for Unitarian Universalist Social Responsibility are made to UU groups in the U.S. and Canada. The maximum grant is $20,000. The average grant is $6,000. Grants are not made to activities that are generally considered to be part of the ongoing work of UU organizations.
Grants from the Fund for a Just Society are made to tax-exempt, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations-in the U.S. and Canada. The maximum grant is $10,000. The average grant is $5,500. Grants are not made for social services, re-granting, educational institutions, medical/scientific research. Media/cultural projects, publications and curricula are only funded when they are an integral part of a strategy leading to collective action for social change.
To receive an application for any of the UU Funding Programs, contact the UU Funding Program by mail at P.O. Box 40, Boston, MA 02117; telephone 617-247-6600; or email UUFP@aol.com. It is anticipated that an application will be available on the website of the UU Funding Program in late 1999.
