Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund
Limited submission
The Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund from New York Community Trust supports research-driven nonprofit initiatives advancing equity and justice in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates: September 18, 2026 (Extended proposal deadline) | April 6, 2027 | August 3, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical grant: $15,000–$25,000; average award ~$20,000; one-year duration
Summary: Supports nonprofit-led progressive social change and equity initiatives in Nassau and Suffolk counties, Long Island, aligned with Unitarian Universalist values.
Key Information: Organizations cannot receive grants simultaneously from LIUU Fund and related UU programs; one application per organization per year.
Description
The Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund (LIUU Fund), administered by the New York Community Trust, is a field-of-interest advised fund dedicated to advancing progressive social change across Long Island. With a focus on systemic transformation, the fund supports grassroots initiatives that address education and racial equity, environmental justice, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, women’s rights, leadership development, legal and legislative advocacy, and community organizing. Guided by Unitarian Universalist values—such as justice, equity, pluralism, and interdependence—the LIUU Fund aims to build a vibrant, inclusive community by challenging entrenched systems of power, privilege, and oppression. Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations working in Nassau and Suffolk counties, with a strong emphasis on proposals that empower directly impacted communities and advance lasting, structural change.
