Apply for a World Humanist Day grant!

April 28, 2026

Would you like to organise an event or activity for World Humanist Day? There’s a small pot of money to help fund or subsidise local events. It’s an opportunity for humanists to publicise and celebrate the positive values of humanism.

Apply for a World Humanist Day grant!

We welcome applications from any group or individual proposing a project or event that promotes the vision and values of Humanist Society Scotland. Humanism is a worldview based on secularism, rationality, empathy, and compassion. Read our explainer here. Our active campaigns are on assisted dying, ending LGBT+ conversion therapy, allowing school pupils to opt out of religious observance, combating climate change, and more. See the full list on our campaigns page.

In previous years World Humanist Day small grants have supported arts and crafts projects, film screenings, guided walks, tree plantings, picnics, book launches, and more. In general, grants are used to cover costs such as volunteer expenses, room hire, refreshments, travel costs, and basic materials. We will offer grants of up to £250. Your activity must take place in Scotland on or near World Humanist Day on 21 June.

We will accept rolling applications until 25 May 2026 or until our budget is spent. For more details, or to apply please see our application form. Please consider how many people can/are likely to participate in your proposed event/activity and try to keep costs to no more than £5 per person if possible.

APPLY FOR A WORLD HUMANIST DAY GRANT

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