Use of Past Endowment Grant Funds

Every year the Endowment Committee sets aside a sum of money based on a percentage of the interest earned in the Endowment Fund.  These funds are then made available to members of the Fellowship with ideas for special projects or programs.

In the recent past, some of the projects for which these funds have been used include:

• Upgrading the Memorial Garden including the removal of dead trees and bushes, planting new material, improving the stone walkway, and installing additional underground irrigation to keep the large area of grass in front of the Garden watered.

• Refurbishing the Family Room with new, comfortable seating and decorative pillows, a colorful rug, and a new monitor allowing members to watch Sunday services while being with young ones.

• Installing a decal in the form of the UU logo on the wall in the entry to the Meeting Room representing the words from the congregation members answering last year’s question “What is our Mission.” (Thank you, Tim Davis, for the many hours it took to complete this.)

• Scraping and painting the windows on the front of the Mansion.

• Purchasing a new table and chairs and umbrella for the Courtyard.

• Providing a Biochemistry Literacy Program for young and adult members.

• Installing a Telephone of the Wind in the Memorial Garden for people to connect with those who have passed on in a tranquil setting.

Members of the Committee will be available during coffee hour for the next few weeks.  The Application is available and can be completed online (click below).  Please be sure to get a sponsor to sign it before submitting to the Endowment Committee at endowment@muuf.org.  There is $12,329 available for grants and the deadline for submittal is February 28, 2026.  Selected grants will be announced at the Annual Meeting in June.

2026 Endowment Grant Application