First Home Grant Program

About this program

The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) offers the First Home Grant Program to support congregations in purchasing their first piece of land or building, or constructing their first spiritual home. Grants of up to $25,000, equivalent to ten percent of financial commitments made to a capital campaign, are available, with the possibility of receiving two grants for land and building projects. Eligibility requires congregations to be Fair Share members of the Annual Program Fund, complete a capital campaign, and meet debt service, insurance, and environmental study requirements. This program is funded by the Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock and individual donors, supporting congregations in establishing their first permanent spaces.