Growth & Development

Projects awarded

The grants will be awarded to projects that have a strong and clear impact on your humanist community. Examples of project proposals might include:

• new campaigns on key humanist issues (secularism, freedom of religion or belief, sexual health and reproductive rights, etc.)
• new national or international events (congresses, conferences, workshops, etc.)
• the development of a new online presence (webinars, a new website, social media resources on humanism, etc.)
• the provision of training (introduction to humanism to people outside the humanist community, training on humanist ceremonies, etc.)
• the translation or the production of humanist materials into local languages (leaflets, books, reports, etc.)
• travel grants to help individual members to attend any relevant event (your annual general assembly for example)
• the appointment of dedicated staff members (a part-time or full-time campaign manager for example)

The five selection criteria

The Grant Committee will evaluate all applications according to the following five criteria:

1. Project feasibility – how realistic and clear are the goals of the project?
2. Organisation reliability – does the organization have a good record of successes for similar projects?
3. Impact on neighbours – how much will the project impact on neighbouring humanist communities (e.g. in neighbouring countries)?
4. Budget consistency – how clear is the way and the timing in which the fund will be spent?
5. Potential for achieving Humanists International strategic objectives – how impactful is the project for the goals of the Humanists International?

Budget

Please bear in mind that the Grant Committee will award grants starting from a minimum of £500 to a maximum of £5000. However, the Grant Committee may consider larger grants for extremely well-developed and impactful project proposals.

Grants will be awarded after the signing of a mutual agreement between the Humanists International and the successful applicant organisation. Larger grants will require stricter agreements, which might include for example a gradual release of the fund after reaching specific milestones.

Projects awarded

• Conferences and meetings made by or for young humanist activists;
• Seminars on critical thinking and humanism in primary/high schools and university;
• Workshops and webinars to train young humanist activists;
• Books, documentaries and media resources meant to spread the humanist message to young people.

Budget

• £4000 for projects in Africa
• £4000 for projects in America
• £4000 for projects in Asia
• £4000 for projects in Europe

A committee composed by both members of the staff of Humanists International and by elected members of Young Humanists International will follow the award process, securing that the best projects will be funded in a spirit of transparency and efficiency.

The five selection criteria

The Grant Committee will evaluate all applications according to the following five criteria:

1. Project feasibility – how realistic and clear are the goals of the project?
2. Organisation reliability – does the organization have a good record of successes for similar projects?
3. Impact on neighbours – how much will the project impact on neighbouring humanist communities (e.g. in neighbouring countries)?
4. Budget consistency – how clear is the way and the timing in which the fund will be spent?
5. Potential for achieving Young Humanists International strategic objectives – how impactful is the project for the goals of Young Humanists International?

Please bear in mind that the Grant Committee will award grants starting from a minimum of £500 to a maximum of £4 000.

Grants will be awarded after the signing of a mutual agreement between Young Humanists International and the successful applicant organisation. Larger grants will require stricter agreements, which might include for example a gradual release of the fund after reaching specific milestones.

Before applying, feel free to contact our International Development Manager to receive some preliminary feedback on your project proposal: giovanni@humanists.international

Otherwise, please fill in this form to apply: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2020-grants-form