Travel Grant Program

The UUPCC Pilgrimage Committee is pleased to solicit your grant applications for its new Travel Grant Program. The fund was established by the UUPCC Executive Committee in 2005 from proceeds of its travel program. In 2006 5 grants were awarded to member institutions and individuals to help defray the cost of partnership related travel. The purpose of these grants is “to serve as a catalyst for travel and programs that would otherwise not occur and which will make a difference in the lives of the individuals and their communities”.

The application process is open to all qualified individuals and congregations both overseas and here in North America. There will be two funding rounds in 2008/9 with an initial deadline for proposals of April 1st and a second round due October 1st. Currently the awards are capped at $500 each, but it is our hope to grow the fund and the commensurate awards through additional travel proceeds, the voluntary contributions of UUPCC pilgrims, and other funding sources. A complete description of the program along with application materials can be found here.