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2011 Small Grants Program

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 $8000 for this program in 2011.

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.

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When to apply: Grant applications are due May 1, August 1, October 1.
Applications received after the due date will be considered at the following
due date round of applications. Oneness Project will inform applicants
whether they will receive an award within 3 weeks following the due date.

How to Apply: Submit the application below to Linda Lindsay, Executive
Director, Oneness Project, PO Box 813 Langley, WA, 98260 or email
linda@onenessproject.com no later than 1 week prior to the due date.

Funds Availability: Generally funds will be made available to grantees
within 3 weeks after the due date. Please note that wiring funds from
the United States cost about $50. We therefore look for less expensive
ways to distribute funds internationally.

Oneness Project will award only one Small Grant
per applicant per calendar year.

Please note that Small Grants are given for new or expanded activity.

Oneness Project Small Grants Program
2011 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 linda@onenessproject.com.