Unity opens call for Unity for Humanity grant applications
Unity has launched a call for submissions for its Unity for Humanity grants, which support social impact causes. And the musician Jewel will serve as the celebrity judge for the program.
To date, Unity has donated more than $8 million in grants to creators and the company is adding another $500,000 in grants to the next set of recipients.
Today, Unity is opening its call for submissions for the Unity for Humanity Grant — an annual campaign to fund projects supporting the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals. The company will have its own celebrity judge.
Previous judges included actress Rosario Dawson, and musical artist Common. Unity made the announcement ahead of its Unite conference for game developers.
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“We are always inspired by the innovative ways that creators are using real-time 3D (RT3D) to build a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. Today, the Unity for Humanity 2024 Grant opens to continue our support of social impact creators and their critical work,” said Jessica Lindl, vice president of social impact at Unity, in a blog post.
For 2024, one of the grants will be issued in collaboration with award-winning singer-songwriter, NYT bestselling author, and mental health pioneer, Jewel. Together, Unity will select a RT3D project that directly addresses themes of wellness as one of the 2024 grant recipients, Lindl said.
For over 20 years, the Inspiring Children Foundation (ICF) – cofounded by guest grant judge Jewel – has transformed lives through a whole human approach to
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