2011 Basic Human Needs Grants Program
Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida, through the Blair & Agnes Smith Charity Fund and the Diocesan Human Needs Fund, serves to strengthen parishes by encouraging congregation-centered and parish-sponsored outreach ministries. The ministry of the Church extends far beyond its membership by fulfilling its mission through committing resources that impact human needs and social concerns throughout the diocese.
The Blair and Agnes Smith Charity Fund is used to assist the youth and/or the elderly in the areas of healthcare, feeding, clothing and shelter. Since its inception, the organization has awarded more than $1.7 million to parish-based outreach ministries throughout the South Florida community. The focus of The Human Needs Grant Committee is much broader. For many years, the Diocese, through its Human Needs Grant Committee has provided more than $125,000 annually to outreach programs in an attempt to alleviate poverty and human suffering in our Diocese.
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2010 Small Grants Program
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The Small Grants Program of Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida allows ECSEFL to quickly and easily assist congregations receive support for requests for hunger related projects under $1000. The Small Grants Program is designed for activities such as start-up food pantries and soup kitchens, gleaning projects, backpack programs, youth group and church school-related hunger activities, family support events and special one-time media events. Congregations are expected to develop additional sources of revenue if the program is a start-up and not a one-time program.
Who is Eligible for a Small Grant?
Any congregation in the Diocese of Southeast Florida offering services that support hunger related activities. Proposals must be submitted by clergy although congregational leadership and involvement is important. Only one proposal per church will be considered during the 2010 Small Grant funding cycle.
Kinds of Projects Funded
The Small Grants Program is designed to provide funding for one-time events and activities significant to hunger and feeding issues. Projects can include, but are not limited to, advocacy, media and hands-on projects.
In addition, the Small Grants Program offers start-up funding for congregation- based food pantries, soup kitchens, gleaning projects, backpack programs, and youth group hunger activities.
The granting process is expedited so that the application can be accepted, reviewed and responded to within six weeks. Up to 10 small grants may be made in 2010.
Projects That Are Not Eligible for Small Grants Program
The Small Grants Program is designed to support start-up projects, one time events, and one time needs within a project. The program is not intended to provide partial support to on going programs that will not change in any significant way. And, Episcopal Charities will not consider proposals that have contingencies that must be met before the project can continue, for example, other sources of support must be obtained.
How Small Grants are Reviewed and Decided
The procedure for the Small Grants Program is designed to be as simple as possible. The applicant submits a two page proposal electronically to the Program, Grants & Resource Director at bonnie@ecsefl.org . The applicant will receive a return email acknowledging receipt of the request. If the proposal meets the criteria of the Small Grants Program, the Grants Committee of Episcopal Charities receives the proposal, scores the proposal and recommends (or declines) support. The applicant is then notified about the decision. The process is designed to give the applicant an answer within four to six weeks of receipt.
How to Apply for a Small Grant
After reviewing the above information to make sure the application meets Small Grants guidelines, the applicant will send a two page proposal to the Program, Grants & Resource Director at bonwpb@bellsouth.net. On receipt of the proposal, a confirming email will be sent and will indicate if any further information is required.
Required elements to be included in the proposal are:
- Name, address, rector/priest in charge of applicant church
- Name, address, telephone number, fax and email for Project Contact Person
- Describe the project and what it is expected to accomplish, geographic areas served, and how the project accomplishes its goals
- Describe the volunteer leadership that will run the project
- Describe specifically how the Small Grants money will be used
- Briefly describe the total budget for the project and major areas of support
- Give beginning date and duration of the project
If there are any questions about making application under the Small Grants Program, please contact the Program, Grants & Resource Director, Bonnie Weaver at:
or (561) 308-3742.
2011 Basic Human Needs Expedited Grant Application
Deadline — August 5, 2010 3:00 PM
(For Requests less than $2,500)
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Expedited Grants have the same funding priorities, core values, application deadline, services delivery site and contact person as do the regular Basic Human Needs Grants. There are, however, three major differences between the Basic Human Needs and Expedited Grants:
1. The Expedited Grant Application can only be used for grant requests up to $2,500.
2. An Expedited Grant must be applied for each year. Unlike the Basic Human Needs Grant that is renewable for a second year upon Episcopal Charities receiving a satisfactory year-end report, Expedited Grants have a one-year cycle.
3. The expedited grant applies only to outreach programs developed and run by a congregation. Non-profit 501©3 organizations that are supported financially and /or voluntarily by a congregation are not eligible and must apply through the regular process.
Process for Submission of Expedited Grant Request:
Please review Core Values, Eligibility Requirements and Grant Guidelines for Expedited Grant.
Please submit electronically a completed budget anda one page only narrative with the following information:
- Sponsoring church name, program name and program purpose
Name of key contact person
- Summary of program activities
- Reason grant is needed; other sources of funding
- How will the successes/failures of the program be evaluated
- Amount of request
- Program budget (see page 4 of application) Budget form should be filled out and submitted via email with the one page narrative summary
WE WILL NOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS OVER TWO PAGES IN LENGTH. SUBMIT ONLY ONE NARRATIVE PAGE AND ONE BUDGET PAGE.
Please submit application electronically to: elizabeth@ecsefl.org & bonwpb@bellsouth.net.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Weaver, Episcopal Charities Program, Grants & Resource Director at 561-308-3742 or bonwpb@bellsouth.net.
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