Unity for Humanity

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.

Applications will open again in 2027.

Impact driven projects of any genre (i.e., game, XR, film, solution) created using Unity 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:

1. Vision (25%): The applicant explains why the project matters, how it’s unique, and provides a clear and motivational vision.
2. Impact (25%): The project has measurable impact goals and thematically aligns with the UN SDGs.
3. Inclusion (25%): The project team and target audience reflects a diversity of backgrounds. The distribution of the project is accessible and inclusive to the target audience.
4. Viability (25%): The project’s production goals are realistic and achievable. The budget is reasonable based on the scope of work/desired impact.

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 award the winners with a financial contribution. In addition, Unity will provide a small amount 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. We will review all submissions. If we need additional information about a project, we will reach out to you directly using the email affiliated with your application.

Yes, we have two guides for applicants.

1. Examples from past winners and what our judges liked about their submissions.
2. Unity for Humanity: Guide for Creators covers how to design games that create impact.

Unfortunately, we are not able to grant extensions for applications.

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.

No. Each individual or entity can only submit one application.

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.