Eligibility Requirements
Grant funds will be awarded to applicants that meet eligibility requirements. To be eligible, the prospective project must align with the purpose of Urantia Foundation as outlined in its Mission, Vision, Values, and Principal Object. Further, the eligible applicant must:
- Be a student of The Urantia Book
- Submit two letters of recommendation from members of the Urantia community
- Document the existence of matching funds of at least 25% of the total cost of the proposed project. Matching funds must be available at the time of application.
- Demonstrate a history of service (service resume) and experience completing similar projects
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome you to apply for a grant.
Program Areas
Funded projects may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Educational Programs, Centers, Schools
- Secondary Publications
- Music, Art, and Film
- Digital Outreach (Audio/Visual)
- Interfaith Projects
- Family-Based Programs
- Book Fairs
For Round 2 2025, Urantia Foundation especially welcomes proposals for secondary works that explore Jesus’s teachings on parenting. We also encourage applicants to consider video-based projects.
For more details, please review our Frequently Asked Questions and Proposal Evaluation Summary.
Grant Application
Before beginning the online application, we recommend preparing your answers and saving a document that you can cut and paste from. The online application should save your work for 30 days, but we cannot guarantee that your work will be saved if your computer shuts down, you lose internet connection, or other unforeseen events interfere. To help you prepare your application we have created the following documents:
- A PDF with all application questions
- A budget form to be used to format and submit the project budget
When you have compiled your answers and budget, click here to open the application form.
Once the application is submitted, applicants will receive an email acknowledgment.
Grant applications will be accepted through 12:00 PM (noon) CDT Monday, September 8, 2025.
Available Funding
For this round, Urantia Foundation expects to award funds totaling $50,000; individual applicants may request up to $10,000. Grant awards will be announced the week of October 20, 2025.
Fund Disbursement and Reporting Requirements
Grant funds will be disbursed in accordance with the terms specified in a Letter of Agreement (LOA). The MSGP operates on a reimbursement basis; therefore, awardees must submit invoices documenting eligible expenditures in order to receive payment (with the exception of an initial 15% payment for project launch). All awardees are required to sign and comply with the LOA. For projects of extended duration, an Interim Report may be required. A final report and expense report are mandatory for all awardees upon project completion. All projects are required to measure, evaluate, and report on outcome metrics.
References
Applicants are responsible for notifying their references to send their letters of recommendation directly to Urantia Foundation via the email address: [email protected]
A link to the Guidance on Letters of Recommendation is here.
To learn more about the program, the following has been provided:
Application Assistance
We understand that the proposal process can be very time-intensive for applicants. The MSGP is offering support to prospective applicants during this time. If you have questions or need help understanding the application questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out and request assistance. Direct all related inquiries to [email protected].