Oneness Project is pleased to announce the availability of grants of up to $400 to support the Dances of Universal Peace. OP has allocated a total of $5,000 for this program in 2010.
Who may apply: Individuals, dance circles or nonprofit organizations may apply to Oneness Project to request up to $400 for projects which support the Dances of Universal Peace. Examples of Small Grants projects include helping to pay travel and/or honoraria for a guest Dance teacher to visit your community, presenting DUP events to new constituencies or youth, and leader training. Small Grant applications must address one or more of the following goals:
a) Promote and encourage increased participation in the Dances of Universal Peace
b) Encourage excellence in Dance leading and Dance meeting facilitation
c) Encourage cooperation, sharing of resources and talents among Dance circles and communities
d) Foster teamwork among dance leaders working within the same Dance circle, community or region
e) Enable children and youth to enjoy the Dances of Universal Peace and to have meaningful experiences at Dance camps and retreats
Please note that Small Grants are given for new or expanded activity and for not picking up expenses that have been paid by other means in the past. Please note that Oneness Project will award only one Small Grant per applicant per calendar year.
When to apply:
Grant applications are due August 1, or
How to Apply: Submit the application below to Linda Lindsay,
Executive Director, Oneness Project,
Funds Availability: Generally
funds will be made available to grantees within 3 weeks after the due date.
Please note that wiring funds from the
Oneness Project Small Grants Program
2010 Application Form
1. Project Title:_____________________________
Give your project a brief name of up to five words.
2. Contact Information:
Give the name, mailing address, postal code, country, telephone number and
email address of the individual who will be the contact for this project.
3. Amount requested in US$: ___________ (Up
to $400)
4. Project Description
In two to three paragraphs please
describe the Dances of Universal Peace activity for which you are seeking funds
and how you will use the grant funds. Please include the date and location of
any event that will take place, the goals you hope to achieve, and anything
else that gives us a more complete sense of the project.
5. Budget
Please give an overview of projected income (such as registration fees,
donations and in-kind support*) and expenses (such as hall rental, insurance,
materials, honoraria, etc.) for your project. You may attach a separate sheet
if necessary.
6. Evaluation
Please address the question, “How will you know that you have been
successful in your project?”
*In-kind support means donations of materials, space or
other items for which no cash is exchanged.
Contact OP Exec. Director Linda Lindsay if you have questions at