Ministry Grant Application

JavaScript isn't enabled in your browser, so this file can't be opened. Enable and reload.

Ministry Grant Application - Spring 2024

Applications for the Spring 2024 cycle of Diocesan Ministry Grants are due Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Please note that parishes may request up to $5,000 (maximum of $3,000 in the category "Providing Technical Support...") in this grant cycle regardless of the number of applications submitted.

Email *

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Parishes, clusters, missions, chapels, parish organizations, and diocesan-chartered bodies in the Diocese of Central New York are eligible to apply for mission grants. Individuals and outside organizations may apply with endorsement from an eligible entity.

Parish/Ministry/Organization Name & Location: *

Contact Name and Email *

Please provide the name and email of the person who can answer questions about this application and the project for which funds are requested:

Parish/Ministry/Organization Leadership (Names and emails) *

Please provide the names and contact emails for Clergy-in-Charge and Wardens for all parishes/chapels/missions endorsing this grant application. For diocesan ministries, please provide the name and contact email of the committee chair or staff member.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Briefly describe how the grant will be used: *

This project aligns with which of the following identified diocesan priorities? *

You may choose more than one identified diocesan priority.

Increasing Connections between Congregations and Empowering Interfaith Ministry: This ministry priority supports projects that minister across congregational borders: partnerships between two or more congregations; regional partnerships; partnerships between congregations and community/neighborhood groups; partnerships between the Diocese and other dioceses or community organizations; and ministry in partnership with other faith traditions.

Creating a Welcoming, Nurturing Environment for New Americans: This ministry priority supports projects that empower New Americans and/or strengthen the fabric of mutual relationship between New American communities and the historic congregations into which they are settling.

Addressing Racial Justice & Reconciliation: This ministry priority supports projects that directly empower Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, projects that dismantle white supremacy, and projects to aid faith communities in understanding and confronting the impacts of racism.

Creation Care: This ministry priority supports efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of congregations, to increase resilience and sustainability of the environment, and to provide education and awareness of creation care concerns and programs.

Raising up Lay Leaders and Clergy: This ministry priority supports projects that inform, equip, and empower lay and clergy leaders for service in our congregations and communities, including supporting tuition costs for participation in the College for Congregational Development. Additionally, this priority seeks to support the formation and nurture of new youth and young adult ministry.

Providing Technical Support for Congregations to Strengthen and Refine Digital Worship, Service, Formation, and Stewardship: This ministry priority supports projects that support congregational mission and ministry online, including skill-building, equipment and software purchases, and subscriptions that extend our online presence and ensure our congregations and ministries truly welcome all people, whether in-person or online.

Ministry in Congregations: This ministry priority recognizes that God may be leading your congregation to fruitful ministry that is not envisioned by these guidelines. We seek to support the mission and ministry of our congregations and welcome your applications.

Required

How would this request further one or more of the diocesan priorities identified above? *

PROJECT GOALS

At the end of your project what do you intend to have accomplished? *

PROJECT TIMELINE

Please identify when you expect your project to begin:

Please describe if you expect your project to be ongoing or if it is a time-limited need:

If you expect your project to be ongoing, how do you intend to fund it beyond this grant?

GRANT AMOUNT AND PROJECT BUDGET

Amount Requested *

The maximum available grant is $5,000 ($3,000 for projects in the “Providing Technical Support for Congregations to Strengthen and Refine Digital Worship, Service, Formation, and Stewardship ” category).

Are there other sources of funding for this ministry? *

Yes

If yes, please identify any other sources of funds and amount pledged.

TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET. Please provide a budget detailing the project's projected expenses. *

By submitting this application, I confirm that I am making this application with the knowledge and assent of the clergy and vestry of the parish or the leadership of the diocesan entity represented in this application.

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

Submit

Clear form

Never submit passwords through Google Forms.

reCAPTCHA

Privacy Terms

This form was created inside of The Episcopal Diocese of Central New York. Report Abuse

Forms