Grant Writing Materials
Who Can Receive a Grant
Mission Program Grants in partnership with congregations and mid councils provide short-term, start-up funds for New Worshiping Communities and Presbytery Grants for Congregational Transformation. The resources on this page will help you prepare your grant proposal. If you have questions about whether you qualify or about other funding opportunities, please contact:
Tim McCallister, Associate
Phone (800) 728-7228, x5230
Email
Bill Moore, Administrative Assistant
Phone (800) 728-7228, x5251
Email
Manual of Administrative Operations
The Manual of Administrative Operations describes the work of the Mission Development Resources Committee. The contents of the manual remain flexible allowing amendments and additions to be made as recommended by the committee and approved by the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Starting New Worshiping Communities: A Process of Discernment
Starting New Worshiping Communities: A Process of Discernment is a series of 5 tasks with steps to provide a process of discernment and contextualization that a team can work through together to form a new worshiping community.
Starting New Initiatives: A Discernment Process
Starting New Initiatives: A Discernment Process is designed to be both a discernment process and a practical guide for engaging the community. It helps a Session and congregation integrate the work the church needs to do with the spirtual leadership Elders are called to exhibit. It will also lead a congregation to go beyond its walls and engage the community in a new way.
Dates and Deadlines
Mission Program Grants Proposal Submission and Review Dates
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2016 Cut-off Date for Receipt of Proposals |
2016 Review Date (Received on Time) |
2016 Review Date (Received Late) |
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February 10 |
March 16-17* |
April 13 |
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March 9 |
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April 13 |
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May 11 |
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April 13 |
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May 11 |
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August 18 |
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July 13 |
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August 8* |
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October 12 |
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September 14 |
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October 12 |
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November 9 |
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October 12 |
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November 9 |
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March 6, 2017 |
* Face-to-Face Mission Development Resources Committee Meeting
The Sam & Helen R. Walton Award Nominations need to be filed for each nominee and received in the Office of Mission Program Grants by January 31st of each year. The 2016 Mission Development Resources Committee Review Date will be March 16 – 17.*
