Matthew 25 Grant Application

Matthew 25 Grant Information

Apply Now for Matthew 25 Grants

Presbyterian Churches and Institutions, apply now for Matthew 25 grants designed to help you augment your ministries to strengthen congregational vitality, eradicate structural racism, and dismantle systematic poverty.

Complete applications are due by September 30, 2023; Letters of Endorsement are due by October 7, 2023

ELIGIBILITY

Matthew 25 Synod Grants are available to Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations and institutions within the Synod of the Covenant. Congregations that share ministry with non-PC(USA) institutions and organizations within the geographic bounds of the Synod of the Covenant may also apply in order to fund the ministry contributed by the church. The congregation must submit the Matthew 25 Grant application, rather than the non-PCUSA institutions or organizations.

The purpose of the grant must specifically be Christian in focus and adhere to the objectives of the PC(USA) Matthew 25 Initiative [1]. Special consideration will be given to churches, ministries, and institutions which are primarily composed of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and/or whose proposals are centered directly on the same context (neighborhood) as the congregation.

Projects must directly address at least one of the three Matthew 25 mission priorities of the Synod of the Covenant:

Building congregational vitality by challenging people and congregations to deepen their faith and get actively and joyfully engaged with their community and the world.
Dismantling structural racism by advocating and acting to break down the systems, practices and thinking that underlie discrimination, bias, prejudice and oppression of people of color.
Eradicating systemic poverty by working to change laws, policies, plans and structures in our society that perpetuate economic exploitation of people who are poor.

Grants are awarded on the strength of the application and preference will be given to applications from congregations, institutions and organizations who have not applied previously. Continuing grants for completion of a project may also be considered.

The grant awarded may be up to $5000.00 annually. Grants must be applied for every year. Evidence of institutional or congregational financial support for the project is strongly recommended.

Grants may be used for either capital expenditures or program materials and costs, but not staffing. A status update is due to the committee at 6 months post award of the grant, and a formal evaluation of the project is due within one month following completion of the project.

INSTRUCTIONS

Please review the informational and instructional video, “Applying for a Synod of the Covenant Matthew 25 Grant.”
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 8, 2023.
Applications and all requested materials, as well as an endorsement letter from pastor or moderator/clerk of session or Executive Director/Board Chair of PC(USA) Institution, must be submitted together to receive consideration by the grant review committee.
Application must include a letter of endorsement/reference (not attestation) from the Presbytery leader (Executive or General Presbyter or Stated Clerk) and sent under separate cover by the writer from the application packet, due directly to grants@synodofthecovenant.org by October 7, 2023.

The Synod Grants Committee strongly recommends ongoing conversations with Presbytery leadership during the application process in an effort to submit a strong proposal.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered nor will they be carried forward automatically.
Applicants will need to reapply for the next cycle to be eligible for funding.

Questions can be addressed to Rev. Amy Duiker at aduiker@sugarcreekchurch.org.

Applications can be completed and uploaded below, or emailed to grants@synodofthecovenant.org.

Please contact the Synod Grants and Scholarships Committee using the following information:

Grants and Scholarship Network, The Synod of the Covenant
grants@synodofthecovenant.org
419-754-4050

[1] Projects must directly address at least one of the three Matthew 25 mission priorities of the Synod of the Covenant (For more information about these three goals, please visit Presbyterian Mission Agency Matthew 25 in the PC(USA): A bold vision and invitation | Presbyterian Mission Agency

Note: Complete grant application must be received by September 30, 2023 and must include the following materials:

Application form
Attachment answering application questions
Letter of affirmation from Pastor and/or Clerk of Session of associated congregation or Executive Director and/or Board Chair of PC(USA) Institution.
Letter of endorsement/reference (not attestation) from the Presbytery leadership sent under separate cover by the writer. (Due by October 7, 2023, to grants@synodofthecovenant.org)

Matthew 25 Grant Application
Church/Institution Name*
Address*
Street Address City State Zip Code
Telephone*
Email*
Person responsible for administering the grant*
Phone Number of Administer
Pastor/Executive Director*
Clerk of Session/Board Chair*
Associated Presbytery*
Presbytery Leader Who Will Write Letter of Endorsement*
Presbytery Leader’s Email*
Matthew 25 objective addressed*
please check all which apply
- Select All
- Building congregational vitality
- Dismantling structural racism
- Eradicating systemic poverty
First Time Application?*
- Yes
- No
Date(s) of prior application(s).*
List all past years
Request for continuing grant?*
- Yes
- No
Date(s) of Prior Grant(s) Received*
List all past years
A complete application includes the following pieces
Please be sure to include Items 1-8 in one document as an attachment.
1. A detailed description of the project, including the community to be served (including approximate number), the timeframe for the project, the goals to be accomplished, and why this project is needed (up to 1500 words).
2. A statement as to how the project relates back to the mission and vision statements and strategic plans of the organization (up to 500 words).
3. A detailed description of the plans for evaluation, including benchmarks for success (up to 500 words).
4. Any supporting documents (from partner organizations, evidence for success from other similar projects, etc.)
5. A list of persons responsible for administration of this grant, their roles and responsibilities and contact information.
6. A description of the site of the Project (including addresses).
7. A proposed program budget including personnel costs, operating costs and timing, other sources of income, the amount of grant requested, and the budget total.
8. Letter of affirmation from Pastor and/or Clerk of Session of associated congregation or from Executive Director and/or Board Chair of PC(USA) institution.
9. Letter of endorsement/reference (not attestation) from the Presbytery leadership sent under separate cover from the application packet by the writer. Due by October 7, 2023, to grants@synodofthecovenant.org.
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