Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund
The LIUU Fund supports Long Island nonprofits advancing education, equity, justice, and advocacy through projects aligned with Unitarian Universalist values to promote progressive social change.
Funder: New York Community Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (First Tuesday, full application) | January 2027 (First Tuesday, full application) | April 2027 (First Tuesday, full application & RFP deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants $15,000–$25,000; average grant ~$20,000; single-year funding; over $8 million awarded since inception.
Summary: Supports nonprofits advancing progressive social change, equity, and justice in Long Island through advocacy, organizing, and systems transformation.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per year; applicants must serve Nassau or Suffolk counties or have strong programs led by affected individuals there.
Description
The Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund (LIUU Fund) is a field-of-interest advised fund at the New York Community Trust supporting progressive social change on Long Island for over 30 years. The fund is guided by Unitarian Universalist values and an advisory committee representing local congregations. It funds projects and organizations working to advance education and racial equity, environmental justice, immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, leadership development, legal and legislative advocacy, and community organizing. The LIUU Fund’s mission is to dismantle systems of power, privilege, and oppression, and to foster solidarity, mutual respect, and inclusivity across Long Island communities.
