Giving Programs
Unite to Light offers two giving programs: the Gift of Light Grant and the Light & Power Partner Program. These programs offer organizations the opportunity to receive our products either fully funded or through a matched partnership model.
Both programs require an online application, have limited annual application windows, and are competitive and capacity-based.
Unite to Light products are also available for purchase year-round through our website.
The Programs
Gift of Light Grant
Light & Power Partner Program
Attend our Information Session
The Unite to Light team, with Director Megan Birney Rudert, will host an information session on March 24 at 9am PST to give interested applicants a better idea of which program will best fit their organization’s needs. If you are unable to attend the information session, please use the resources below to explore how our programs can serve you.
Which Program is Right for You?
Gift of Light Grant – Designed to meet your need at no cost
A grant program for smaller organizations to apply to receive a specified number of Unite to Light products free of cost.
Who it’s For: Smaller organizations without the capacity to purchase or fundraise for our products
Total Product Request Range: 10-100 Luke Lights, 5-25 Chandler Chargers, and/or 5-10 Haven lanterns
Funding Structure: Accepted organizations receive granted products, free of cost, fully funded by UTL
Commitment Required: Post-distribution reporting through our WhatsApp-based survey
Application Window (2026): March 16th-30th, 2026
Notification of acceptance: Mid-April 2026
Product distribution : shortly after acceptance
Geographic Eligibility: Organizations must be able to receive products in the USA, however organizations may export products to an international final destination
Light and Power Partner Program- Designed for collaboration and larger requests
A multi-month, cohort-style matching program bringing together non-profit organizations to plan fundraisers, expand donor networks, and support a shared goal of expanding access to sustainable power and light.
Who it’s For: Organizations with the capacity to fundraise to purchase products
Total Product Request Range: 100-1,000 Luke Lights, 25+ Chandler Chargers, and/or 10+ Haven lanterns
Funding Structure:
- Accepted organizations fundraise for 50% of their total approved product request
- Unite to Light matches the remaining 50%
- Partners receive fundraising guidance, network expansion opportunities, and cohort-style support
Commitment Required:
- 5 month program commitment, which includes monthly calls with the cohort for fundraising design, feedback, and support
- Post-distribution reporting through our Whatsapp based survey
Program Timeline (2026):
- Application window: March 16th – April 12th, 2026 (4 weeks)
- Notification of acceptance: mid-May 2026
- Fundraising and partnership period: mid-May to October 2026
- Product Distribution: End of October- November
Geographic Eligibility: Organizations with USA shipping address are preferred; international applications will be considered
The following resources are intended to help you select which giving program will best fit your needs
Giving Programs Visual Guide
Giving Programs Comparison Guide
Apply Here
After considering the resources above, we hope you are well-equipped to apply to a program that will best suit your organization’s needs and capacity. We’re excited to partner with organizations that share our goal of expanding access to light and power around the world.
Application Opens: March 16, 2026
Application Closes: April 12, 2026