Take the Stage
Explore bold ideas. Share your own. Empower the future.
Ideas in Action
Bold ideas deserve the chance to grow. Here’s where changemakers step up, projects take root, and impact begins. Explore what others are building, and if your vision aligns with our mission, it’s time to take the next step. Let’s turn purpose into progress.
How It Works
You Dream It
Have an idea that promotes understanding, compassion, or community connection? We want to hear it. If your project is designed to create positive impact in your community, you’re in the right place.
You Share It
Submit your project proposal through our simple application process. Tell us what you’re planning, who it will impact, and how it brings people together.
We Review It
Our team will contact you to continue the application process. Once everything is submitted, we carefully review each application to ensure it aligns with our mission and values. We’re looking for heart, purpose, and the potential for impact.
We Support You
If your project is accepted, we’ll provide support to help you bring your idea to life.
You Make It Happen
With our support behind you, it’s time to bring your project to life and inspire change in your community and beyond.
Tell Your Story
Let everyone know about your project and inspire others to create even more impact.
Explore the current projects supported by the Up with People Foundation:
Harmony Jam Sessions
Founded in Denver by UWP alumni, Harmony Jam Sessions uses the power of music and human connection to bring the world together. Each month, hundreds of people from all walks of life gather to learn a popular song and jam out to incredible harmonies. In just one night, strangers become friends, unity overrides division, community is strengthened, and people leave feeling more hopeful and connected. In this polarized world, Harmony Jam Sessions are a reminder that our shared humanity doesn’t need an app, it just needs a beat.
Your support helps Harmony Jam Sessions expand and bring their signature vocal jam sessions to cities around the world. With your help, what started as a simple local gathering can turn into a global movement for unity and peace through music. Is your city next?!
Your support helps Harmony Jam Sessions expand and bring their signature vocal jam sessions to cities around the world. With your help, what started as a simple local gathering can turn into a global movement for unity and peace through music. Is your city next?!
Voices Rock presents: the Music of Up with People
In 2026, Voices Rock, in partnership with the UWP Foundation, invites you to relive that unmistakable on-stage feeling. Join this special choir for rehearsals over seven weeks in May & June (in person in Denver or online) where alumni and community members will come together to sing Up with People classics from the past 60 years — laughing, blending, and rediscovering the joy that happens when a roomful of voices locks into harmony. After weeks of rehearsal and reconnection, we’ll step into the spotlight for two live performances on June 27 and 28 in Denver, Colorado, capturing the spirit we all remember.
Your support helps bring it all to life — musical arrangements, rehearsal space, sound and equipment, music direction, marketing, and event production. It’s what makes it possible for everyone who still feels that spark the moment the first chord rings out.
Your support helps bring it all to life — musical arrangements, rehearsal space, sound and equipment, music direction, marketing, and event production. It’s what makes it possible for everyone who still feels that spark the moment the first chord rings out.
Camp UpBeat
At Camp Horizons, summers are all about adventure, friendship, and discovery in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. For 40+ years, campers have joined us to try new things, make lasting memories, and be part of a welcoming community.
Camp UpBeat | Ages 11–14 | July 5–18, 2026
New for Summer 2026, we’re excited to introduce Camp UpBeat as a part of Camp Horizons. Inspired by the spirit of Up with People and Camp Up with People, this specialty camp session is designed for campers who love music, performance, and cultural exchange.
Camp UpBeat blends:
Camp UpBeat | Ages 11–14 | July 5–18, 2026
New for Summer 2026, we’re excited to introduce Camp UpBeat as a part of Camp Horizons. Inspired by the spirit of Up with People and Camp Up with People, this specialty camp session is designed for campers who love music, performance, and cultural exchange.
Camp UpBeat blends:
- Music & Dance – Learn songs and choreography from the UWP library.
- Leadership & Service – Build teamwork, confidence, and make a difference through service-learning projects.
- Cultural Connection – Share perspectives and celebrate diversity in a fun, camp-centered way.
- Classic Camp Life – Evening games, swims, campfires, and cabin friendships with the entire Camp Horizons community.
Your Turn!
Do you have an idea that drives connection, empowers communities, or sparks meaningful change? Share your project with Up with People Foundation and begin your journey toward turning that vision into action.
This form marks the beginning of the application process. Once we’ve received your project details, a member of our team will review your submission and follow up with the next steps.
Projects may:
This form marks the beginning of the application process. Once we’ve received your project details, a member of our team will review your submission and follow up with the next steps.
Projects may:
- Not be accepted
- Be accepted and featured on our website to help raise funds
- Be accepted, featured, and receive direct financial support from the Foundation
Review Timeline
Quarter 1 (January – March)
Submission Deadline: February 28
Decision Date: April 30
Decision Date: April 30
Quarter 2 (April – June)
Submission Deadline: May 31
Decision Date: July 31
Decision Date: July 31
Quarter 3 (July – September)
Submission Deadline: August 31
Decision Date: October 31
Decision Date: October 31
Quarter 4 (October – December)
Submission Deadline: November 30
Decision Date: January 30
Decision Date: January 30
Note: Projects submitted after a quarter’s deadline will automatically move to the next review cycle. Within 2 weeks after the Decision Date application will be informed by e-mail of the Foundation’s decision.
