Request for Funding by Social Justice Council

Please read the funding policy and then submit the form below.

First Unitarian Social Justice Council Funding Policy

Funding should have a meaningful impact by:
- benefitting groups rather than individuals
- being a significant percentage of the project cost
- Priority will be given to local projects
- Priority will be given to benefit marginalized groups
Organization’s mission must align with Unitarian Universalist Principles
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process
- A goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
Requests will be given consideration in the following order:
- Organizations within the church
- Outside organization which have a champion from within the church

2021 Request for Social Justice Funds

Name of Group *

Name of Contact Person *

Best Phone Number to Reach You *

Email of Contact Person *

First Unitarian Church Member Sponsoring You *

Who is the organization’s contact for receiving funds? (Name, Phone, email) *

How should funding checks be written and addressed? (Official organization name, mailing address) *

What is the guiding structure of your group? (Do you have a Chair, Secretary, etc.? How are decisions made? *

What project do you want to fund? *

Who benefits from this project and how does it impact the larger community? *

If possible, please estimate the number of people who benefit annually. *

How is the project's success/lack of success measured? *

Describe in detail the purpose for which this funding is requested. *

Describe in detail the amount of money you are requesting, and how this money will be spent. The Church will expect a description of actual use and services rendered at the end of the project. Recipients of Social Justice Council funds are not eligible for Change for the Future next year. *

What percentage of your total yearly budget does this amount represent? *

If your group is not associated with First Unitarian Church, does it have a 501(c)3? *

Yes

Does the group receive support (monetary or in-kind) from any other resource? *

Yes

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