The Unity for Humanity program supports social impact-driven RT3D projects. All project genres (game, XR, film, solution, etc) are eligible to apply, so long as they are built on a real-time 3D platform. In order to apply for a Unity for Humanity Grant, projects must be in production (early-stage production is accepted). Creators should be able to share their vision for the project, visuals, in-progress work, and impact plan.

All projects must be impact-driven – meaning that they have measurable impact goals and/or calls to action – and encompass themes of social, healthcare, education, humanitarian, and/or environmental issues. Projects must also align with at least one of the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The rubric

To make sure all future applicants have as much information and context as possible, this is what our Unity for Humanity judges are looking for when reviewing projects. We hope this transparency will help strengthen your Unity for Humanity grant applications.

When reviewing grant applications, we consider inclusion, impact, viability, and vision.  

  1. Inclusion: Inclusive storytelling is at the heart of Unity for Humanity. Does the project reflect a diversity of experiences and backgrounds? Does the project have a natural connection to the community and audience being represented or served through the work? Does the application demonstrate that the creators are thinking about future audiences and distribution of the work in an inclusive way?
  2. Vision: Is there a strong motivation for creating the work? Does the project express a unique perspective? Does the project reflect a strong sense of compassion for humanity?
  3. Impact: Does the project have measurable impact goals and calls to action? Is the project aligned with at least one of the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals? 
  4. Viability: Does the team have a realistic plan of execution for the production and distribution of the project so that it can achieve the greatest impact? Is it realistic in scope? 

You can find more information and details about the judging process in our Unity for Humanity FAQ. If a grant is announced with a theme – for example, digital health and wellbeing – we may provide even more theme-specific criteria. This information will be shared in our FAQ.

Source: Unity Technologies Blog