Deadline: 31 May 2026
The Work That Reconnects, rooted in the teachings of Joanna Macy, helps people meet ecological and social crises with courage, creativity and deep connection. For decades, WTR has inspired individuals and communities worldwide to deepen their relationship with themselves, each other and the Earth.
Yet facilitators in emerging areas — across Latin America, the African and Asian continents, and the Pacific Islands — often face major obstacles in bringing this work to life. Barriers such as limited financial resources, geographical isolation and a lack of institutional or social support make it difficult to host in-person workshops, which are essential for building trust, fostering deep engagement and nurturing authentic community.
To address these needs, the Social Justice Committee of the Work That Reconnects Network, launched The Emergence Fund – a micro-grant program designed to strengthen facilitators and communities in under-represented regions worldwide.
Objectives of the Fund
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- Support Emerging Leadership: Enable emerging facilitators of under-served regions of the world to lead workshops, gatherings and creative projects rooted in the Work that Reconnects.
- Amplify New Voices: Share stories, learnings and innovations from funded projects with the wider WTR Network through blogs, webinars and our monthly Community Calls.
- Address Barriers to Access: The fund can be used to cover essential expenses such as venue rental, materials, translation and participant transportation.
Grant Framework
Grant Amount: USD $250 (or local currency equivalent) per project. The Network will sponsor three projects in this round.
Eligible Expenses
- Venue rental
- Materials and supplies
- Language translation/interpretation
- Local transportation stipends
- Local facilitator honorarium
- Scholarships for participants
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be a Community Member or a Facilitator Member of the WTR Network
- be based in any of the following regions: Latin America, Africa, Asia & the Pacific Islands
- propose a clear, in-person WTR event (workshop, gathering or retreat)
- commit to sharing a report-back deliverable such as a short blog post with photos (with participant consent) or a 5-minute recorded video or audio reflection
Types of Projects Funded
- Introductory or full Spiral workshops
- Community gatherings for existing WTR practitioners
- Co-creation of regional Communities of Practice
- WTR-based events centering climate justice, social healing or cultural adaptation
- Collaborative projects blending WTR with local wisdom traditions
- Projects should be carried out between mid-June to the end of September 2026
How to Apply
Click here to fill the application form
Application Process & Timeline
A small committee from the WTR Network will assess applications for alignment with WTR principles, community impact and feasibility. Decisions will be shared within two weeks of the deadline. Grantees have three months from the day of fund payment to complete their projects, and must submit their reports within 30 days of completion.
Timeline:
Applications close on May 31, 2026. Results will be announced by June 15. All projects are to be carried out from mid-June to the end of September. Project reports are to be submitted by October 31, 2026.
Through The Emergence Fund, we are investing in courageous facilitators, amplifying diverse voices and weaving a truly global movement of resilience and reconnection.
We invite you to apply — and to join us in widening the circles of this vital work.
If you have any questions, please contact us at admin@workthatreconnects.org.