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PRESBYTERY OF BALTIMORE
5400 LOCH RAVEN BOULEVARD
BALTIMORE, MD. 21239
410-433-2012
Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant from the Mission Committee of the Presbytery of Baltimore. The Presbytery is interested in establishing and maintaining partnerships with churches and ecumenical agencies that address human needs within the bounds of the Presbytery of Baltimore. This partnership represents a connection with over 20,000 Presbyterians in 74 congregations.
We are requesting 2009 grant proposals to fund projects and programs that are consistent with our goals:
In response to God’s redemptive action in environment and humanity, the Mission Committee
of the Presbytery Of Baltimore seeks to incarnate God’s justice, mercy and love as an
agent of support and transformation for it’s member congregations as they engage in local
mission, endeavoring to enhance the quality of life for all of God’s creation.
Specifically, the Mission Committee of the Presbytery of Baltimore will fund outreach projects/ministries in the following priority:
(Generally, capital improvements for church buildings are not funded through Mission.)
Please note the following timeline for approving all grant applications:
-Grant Deadline – 3:00PM, Monday April 14, 2008
-Mission Partnership Team Grant Processing and Review – May 1, 2008
-Presbytery of Baltimore Budget Deadline – June 1, 2008
-Presbytery of Baltimore Budget Approval – November 2008
-Grant Approval Notification – December 1, 2008 (if Presbytery Budget is approved in November 2008)
The maximum amount to be awarded per year will be $7,500. Grants will be made for one year only, but may be applied for annually. To be considered for funding, at least one letter of endorsement by the Session (governing body) of a congregation of our Presbytery must be obtained.
Five copies of your completed proposal (including all attachments and endorsements) must be received in the Presbytery Office by 3:00pm on Monday, April 14, 2008 (make a copy of completed application for your file):
Send or Deliver to: Mission Partnership Team
Presbytery of Baltimore
5400 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21239
Contact Information
Questions about the application or completion assistance, please contact:
Deb Milcarek, Associate for Mission & Justice
410-433-2012
dmilcarek@baltimorepresbytery.org
IMPORTANT:
LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ENDORSEMENT LETTERS OR ANY ATTACHMENTS SEPARATELY -- ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION.
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Presbytery of Baltimore
Mission Partnership Grant
Grant Request
For 2009 Mission Support
Date of Application: Amount of Request: $
Church/Organization Information
Name of Organization
Address
City State Zip
Phone Fax Email
Name of Contact Title
1. ________________________________________________ 2.
Name of Congregation(s) providing Session Endorsement Name of Congregation(s) providing Session Endorsement
3. ________________________________________________ 4._______________________________________________________
Name of Congregation(s) providing Session Endorsement Name of Congregation(s) providing Session Endorsement
Project Description
Name of project/program to be funded: __________ Geographic Area Served ______________
Project Budget: $ Total Organization Budget: $
Is this a new project or an ongoing program? New Ongoing How long?
Has this project received other funds from the Presbytery of Baltimore? Yes No
If yes, please describe the year, amount, and source of those funds:
Payee Information (for use by the POB Finance Office if an allocation is awarded)
Check Payable To:____________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________
(Church/Organization Name)
City:_____________________ State:__________ Zip _______________________________ Tax I.D. # _______________________________
(if applicable)
Grant Application Checklist
Please submit FIVE copies of the completed application including these items (MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR FILE)
Completed Application Form (this page – please use original form)
Completed responses to the Narrative Section (maximum three (3) pages)
Mission Statement (if your organization has one)
Copy of Current Audit or Financial Statement
Copy of 2007 Church/Organization Budget (showing sources of income and expenses)
2008 Project Budget (showing sources of anticipated income and expenses)
Copy of 501(c)3 determination letter (if applicable) Note: Presbytery holds if church-based.
LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT BY SESSION OF PC (USA) CONGREGATION (SEE ENCLOSED SAMPLE)
Signature Title Date
Grants Committee Use Only
Amt. Approved: _________
Tentative Ltr. _________
Final Ltr. _________
To view a sample grant request, please visit our website:
www.baltimorepresbytery.org.
NARRATIVE SECTION Please write clear answers to each item below and follow the format provided.
Church/Organization Description (Total 1-2 pages)
1. Briefly describe the mission and purposes of your organization. Please include a copy of your mission statement, if
you have one.
2. How is your organization structured (e.g. board, number of full-time and part-time staff, volunteers, etc.)?
3. What are your primary sources of funding? Please include copies of a projected 2009 budget (anticipated
income/expenses) and your most recent audit or financial statement/report.
4. If your organization is not a PC (USA) church, describe the ways in which Presbyterian congregations and/or individuals are
involved in your organization (e.g. involved in the leadership, planning, implementation, endorsement or support of the
project). Please indicate only “hands-on” opportunities that may be available for congregations.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Total 2-3 pages)
Name_____________________________________ Phone_____________________________________
Email______________________________________
Additional information/attachments
Please provide the following documents with your application:
Five copies of your completed proposal (including all attachments and endorsements) must be received in the Presbytery Office by 3:00 PM on Monday, April 14, 2008. Late or incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
Send or Deliver Applications To:
Mission Partnership Grant Team
Presbytery of Baltimore
5400 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21239
410-433-2012
SAMPLE SESSION ENDORSEMENT LETTER
[Date]
Mission Committee
c/o Deb Milcarek
Associate for Mission & Justice
Presbytery of Baltimore
5400 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21239
Re: [NAME OF APPLICANT] – 2009 Mission Partnership Grant Request
Dear Mission Committee:
On [date], the Session of _____________________ Presbyterian Church voted to endorse [name of grant applicant]’s application to the Mission Partnership Committee for a grant in 2009. We understand that it is seeking funding for the purpose of [describe project]. For ______ years, _______________________ Church has served as a partner in ministry with [name of applicant] by [describe how your church is involved in providing volunteers, board leadership, services and/or funding to the applicant; if the applicant is a new organization or project, describe how and why you became involved with its work]. We support the mission/work of [name of applicant] and are pleased to endorse its grant application.
Sincerely,
[Signature of Clerk of Session, Mission Chair or Pastor]
[Name of Clerk of Session]
Clerk of Session
___________________ Presbyterian Church