What is Unity for Humanity?
The Unity for Humanity program empowers real-time 3D creators to make the world a better place by helping bring their visions to life and amplifying their impact.
Creators driving meaningful change
Unity for Humanity empowers storytellers and changemakers using their skills to make the world a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable place, for all. Be inspired by more Social Impact innovations.
My Lovely Planet
2022 Grant Recipient
In this mobile game, players’ actions are duplicated in the real world. Plant a tree or tidy up ocean waste in-game, and the same actions are taken on Earth!
TOGUNA
2022 Grant Recipient
A digital and mixed media art installation that envisions a bright future, TOGUNA fuses beautiful dreams with practical solutions to address issues facing Africa.
Un(re)solved
2021 Black Visions Grant Recipient
This ambitious transmedia project examines the FBI’s efforts over the past decade to investigate more than 150 potentially racially motivated homicides that have gone Un(re)solved.
Past Grants
We partner with organizations and activists to support creators making an impact on the world around them.
Imagine Grant
In 2021 we partnered with award-winning artist and activist Common to create the Imagine Grant, given to the project that best inspires audiences to ‘imagine a better world.’
Rare Impact Challenge
We partnered with Rare Beauty’s Rare Impact to fund immersive experiences that raise awareness, increase support access, and destigmatize conversations surrounding mental health.
Environment & Sustainability Grant
We collaborated with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Project Drawdown to provide grants for creators using real-time 3D to foster a more sustainable world.
The Unity for Humanity Summit
At the annual Unity for Humanity Summit, we host an amazing group of changemakers and RT3D experts. Hear their inspirational stories, learn about tools and strategies for success, and network with fellow impact creators.
Unity for Humanity Summit Highlights
Transforming communities with RT3D programs
In this session you'll see how education institutions are using real-time 3D to drive positive social impact.
Changing the world with AR
Watch this session to hear how AR is transforming the way we interact with content – and learn how it can make a world of difference.
Level up! Creating a more sustainable gaming universe
Watch and listen as leaders discuss the future of green gaming content, operations, and partnerships.
Unity for Humanity Grant FAQ
The Unity for Humanity Grant is an open call for impact-driven project submissions. Through this annual grant we award funding, technical support, marketing, and other resources. Although we only grant to a limited number of projects through this call, we add all submissions to a database which we utilize throughout the year to award other opportunities.
Impact driven projects of any genre (i.e., game, XR, film, solution) created using any RT3D platform (Unity, Unreal, Quill, etc.) are eligible to apply. Impact is defined as supporting any of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Projects must be in production beyond conceptualization with a prototype or demo.
Grants are given to support the development or expansion of your RT3D impact project. Recipients are required to submit an annual form that confirms how the funds were used. Beyond that, we will share optional events and co-marketing tools.
We will not accept projects that include or promote hate, violence, bullying, harassment, threats against individuals or groups of people, or illegal content.
Projects must be charitable in nature. We encourage you to submit projects affiliated with a nonprofit organization. Grants cannot be made to an individual, so please include your nonprofit, studio, or other legal entity with your application.
If you are not affiliated with a nonprofit organization, we will recommend nonprofit fiscal sponsors that you can partner with.
The countries and individuals the United States has introduced sanctions against are prohibited from applying. At present, this includes: the Crimea Region of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
The Unity for Humanity Grant rubric considers the following:
- Vision (25%): A clear vision is presented
- Impact (25%): Measurable impact goals, calls to action, and alignment with the UN SDGs
- Inclusion (25%): The project team represents a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
- Viability (25%): Realistic production and distribution plans
All applications must be submitted in English. The project itself does not need to be in English, however, videos or trailers should include subtitles so that our judges can accurately review.
You must complete the Unity for Humanity Grant application. The application asks you to provide a video sample or trailer of the project. There are short essay questions as well which cover project theme(s), motivation, and goals.You can also provide a pitch deck with your application.
Unity employees from a variety of teams will review projects along with Unity for Humanity program managers.
If the grant is in partnership with another organization, representatives from the organization will also serve as judges to select the grant recipients.
We will make grant recommendations to Unity’s Charitable Fund, a fund of the Tides Foundation. In addition, Unity will provide 8 hours of technical support from the Unity Professional Services team (to be used within a one year period) as well as bespoke marketing and mentorship support.
No further action is required. You will receive a confirmation email, and we will review all submissions. If we need additional information from a project we will reach out to you directly.
All applicants will be notified by spring 2024.
Unity for Humanity collaborates with organizations like the UN Environment Programme, Games for Change, and the Tribeca Immersive Festival to expand opportunities for impact creators.
If you are interested in collaborating on an event, accelerator program, or grant, please submit this interest form. You can also join the Unity for Humanity Community.
No, unfortunately we are not able to grant extensions for applications. You can join the Unity for Humanity Community on Discord to stay up to date on other grant opportunities.
Yes, you can reapply to Unity for Humanity, so long as your project meets the requirements, theme, and criteria. If a project has previously received a Unity for Humanity Grant, it is not eligible for additional funding, however, you are welcome to reapply with a new project.
Make sure to join the Unity for Humanity Community on Discord to stay up to date on other opportunities for existing grantees.
Empathy, respect, and opportunity: We celebrate and support creators with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Positive global change: We provide opportunities for creators to realize a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Uplifting community: We foster a social impact creator community grounded in inclusion to empower changemakers.