As a possible recipient of a Ministry Innovation grant from First United Methodist Church in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas, I/we agree: • To use the funds solely for the approved project.• To attend and present the approved project at the Pitch Celebration (tentatively scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Sunday, January 30, 2022). • To provide a summary video and reflection report upon completion of the project, or 12 months after the grant has been awarded if the project remains ongoing.• To attend and potentially speak at the next year’s Pitch Celebration (if applicable).• To share and update any changes to team contact information until the grant has been totally accounted for with the church accounting office.• To identify and work with an FUMC Bentonville Grant Advocate (some assistance can be provided in making these connections by the FUMC mission team). The FUMC Bentonville Grant Advocate will serve as a contact between the team and the church, advocate for the work of the team within the church, and be an accountability partner for the team as work continues. An FUMC Advocate should be a member in good standing of the church who currently participates in the ministries of the church either online or in person. • That additional funds needed, outside of the grant amount and/or the amount raised for the grant project at the Pitch Celebration, must come from other sources, as no additional funding from FUMC Bentonville can be guaranteed.• To submit receipts to the church accounting office for the expenses incurred for the project, as well as the provided budget report form, to reimburse or request use of funds (up to $250 can be advanced to a team, but before additional funding can be released in advance, receipts must be submitted to show use of the prior funds).• To return any unused funds to FUMC Bentonville in the form of returned checks or cash submitted to the church office, or through designated payment on our online giving system. The team must communicate with the church office that such funds have been returned so that proper accounting designations are made.• To pay back any and all funds used for something other than the approved project.• To use grant funds by 01/31/2023.All team members should sign the agreement below. You may add team members/volunteers as your work continues; however, those additional members will not be eligible to receive grant funds. If you need to add someone to your list to receive grant funds, they will need to complete this form and return it to the church office as well.
