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Fund for a Just Society
Support for community organizing campaigns driving systemic change
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 29, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Fund for a Just Society supports community organizing for systemic change toward a more just society. It provides funding for active campaigns that mobilize disenfranchised communities, with challenge or matching grants also possible.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 29, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community organizing initiatives aimed at achieving systemic change toward a more just society.
- Active, focused campaigns that mobilize disenfranchised and excluded communities.
Documents Needed
- Project budget form
- Annual organizational budget
- Most recent final or interim report for prior grantees
- Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) letter for non-UU organizations or fiscal sponsors
- Board endorsement letter for UU organizations
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-Unitarian Universalist groups
- Organizations based in the United States
- Organizations based in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Unitarian Universalist groups
- Organizations with annual operating budgets over $500,000
- Individuals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Social services, educational programs, and advocacy-only projects
- Re-granting, equipment, and capital campaigns
- Politically partisan efforts, educational institutions, and medical or scientific research
- Cultural programs and grants to individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to active, specific campaigns that change economic, social, and political structures.
- Projects with developed infrastructure, leadership, membership, and accountability systems are preferred.
- Projects that are innovative, challenging, or based in underserved locations may be favored.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Review the fund guidelines and complete the required narrative responses.
- Prepare the project budget and any required organizational budget.
- Step 2: Create your online account
- Log in to the UUFP Funding Center or create a user account with your email address.
- Complete the eligibility quiz before accessing the application.
- Step 3: Complete and upload materials
- Select the Fund for a Just Society application in the portal.
- Fill in the form, save your progress, and upload the required documents.
- Step 4: Submit online
- Submit the completed application through the online portal before the deadline.
- Wait for the confirmation email after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a panel after the deadline.
- Decisions are made approximately two and one half months after the application deadline.
- Applicants are notified by email, and award letters state the grant terms.
- Challenge grant recipients must raise matching funds before claiming the grant.
- Final or interim reports are required for future funding consideration.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the UUFP Funding Center online portal.
- An eligibility quiz must be completed before access to the application is granted.
- Two application cycles are offered each year: Spring and Fall.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fund for a Just Society Program
What is the Fund for a Just Society?
Fund for a Just Society supports community organizing for systemic change toward a more just society. It provides funding for active campaigns that mobilize disenfranchised communities, with challenge or matching grants also possible.
How much funding can be received?
Fund for a Just Society Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Fund for a Just Society program?
To be eligible for the Fund for a Just Society program, you must:
Non-Unitarian Universalist group
Community organizing for systemic change
Annual budget under $500,000
What expenses are eligible under Fund for a Just Society?
Community organizing initiatives aimed at achieving systemic change toward a more just society.
Active, focused campaigns that mobilize disenfranchised and excluded communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fund for a Just Society?
You can contact The Unitarian Universalist Funding Program (UUFP).
Where is the Fund for a Just Society available?
The Fund for a Just Society program is available across Canada.
Is the Fund for a Just Society a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fund for a Just Society is a Grant and Funding