Chapter Grants Previously Awarded

Chapter Grant Awards

UUAM chapters play a vital role in our mission, serving as the lifeblood of our work. Through their diverse initiatives, they not only raise awareness about the importance of animals but also provide direct support when needed. We understand the financial constraints these groups often face, which is why we have long supported their efforts through our chapter grant program.

Grants awarded in 2024:

Over the course of 2023 and 2024, UUAM raised $1,500 in grant funds specifically designated for local chapters. This amount was triple our usual funding, thanks to a generous contribution from Ken and Sandy Nelson, who were passionate about this cause. We were delighted to be able to partially fund four proposals in the spring, and with the increased funds to offer a special second application period in the fall of 2024. Spring 2024 recipients and their projects included:

First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles (California)

An adult RE class on food, animals, and ethics

Florence (Oregon) UU Fellowship

A pollinator garden and companion animal remembrance garden

UUs of Gettysburg (Pennsylvania)

A congregational herb and vegetable garden

UU Church of Urbana Champaign (Illinois)

A showing of the International Vegan Film Festival World Tour

Grants Awarded in 2023:
In 2023, UUAM had $1,000 available in grant funds specifically designated for local chapters. This amount was double our usual funding, thanks to a generous contribution from Ken and Sandy Nelson, who were passionate about this cause. We were delighted to be able to partially fund six proposals. 2023 recipients and projects included:

Canadian Unitarians for Social Justice (CUSJ)

Establishing a UUAM Chapter for Canada

Community Church Unitarian Universalist New Orleans

Celebrating and Promoting a Plant-Based/Vegan Diet

Heart of the Carolinas Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry

Building fences to free dogs from chains

Unitarian Church of Hinsdale

Providing homes for pollinators

Unitarian Church North (Mequon, WI)

Installing bat and bee boxes onsite

Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno California

Establishing a new Chapter, normalizing plant-based eating, and children’s education activities

Click here for the current cycle of the UUAM Chapter grant awards, and to apply!