DUP IN Small Grants Program

 

Announcement: Change in Grants Program!

 

The Small Grants Program has experienced a significant increase in applications this cycle that has challenged our 2024 budget. Although we are happy to consider so many applications for wonderful projects sharing the Dances of Universal Peace around the world, we require applicants to demonstrate sincere financial need by submitting a comprehensive budget that includes all estimated expenses and income. This budget must be included in the online application form. Applications that do not include complete budget information will not be considered.

As always, priority will be given to Dances of Universal Peace projects that aim to:

  • be self-sustaining beyond an initial event;

  • support Next Generation leaders, musicians, and dancers; and

  • support trainings, events, camps, retreats, and other activities that increase long term growth and development at local and regional levels through participation in the Dances.


Our current cycle was scheduled to close on November 30, 2024.

IT WILL NOW CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2024.

Applications for 2024 projects, as well as events taking place in early 2025, must be received by September 1st. Depending on the number of applications we receive, we will aim to provide decisions on grant awards by October 1st. Our next grant cycle is expected to open, as planned, on January 1, 2025.

 

1) CHECK THAT YOUR PROJECT MEETS OUR CRITERIA
2) APPLY ONLINE BELOW

 

Dances of Universal Peace International's (DUP IN) Small Grants Program is made possible through a generous financial gift from the Oneness Project.


For what?
The program will award grants of up to $500 USD for projects that support the transmission of the Dances of Universal Peace. Applications must pertain to the cost of an event/project, not the expenses (including travel) of an individual.


For whom?
Applications will be accepted from the organizers of events and activities, who are current members of the Leaders Guild.


Our goal
Grants will be awarded to projects that promote the transmission of the Dances of Universal Peace.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

Once completed, click “submit” and the application will be sent to our review committee.


We will provide assistance to non-English speaking grant applicants.

If you have questions or need help with your application, please contact

Rukmini Miller, Grants Manager email

 

Grants Committee 2023-2024
Grants Manager: Rukmini Miller (USA/South Africa)
Roxana Nur Jehan Campos-Araya (Chile)
Samra Aziza Nuri Sadiković (Bosnia)
Khabir Christian Mayer-Glauninger (Germany)