Great Ends of the Church Fund
2016 Grant Year Application
May 14, 2015
Greetings from the Great Ends of the Church Fund Subcommittee!
Recall the Great Ends of the Church: The proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of
humankind; The shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God; The
maintenance of divine worship; The preservation of the truth; The promotion of social
righteousness; The exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world!
Following is the 2016 Grant Year Application for your review. This year, we are hoping to
distribute nearly $200,000 in grants. For this funding cycle, we have again streamlined the
application and the timeline. Applications will be due by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 21.
Like last year, the subcommittee would like the opportunity to meet with interested
candidates to discover more about their hopes to live into the Great Ends of the Church.
Meetings between applicants and the subcommittee will be held the week of October 5.
There is no one model for a successful application. Based upon the total number of
applications received, the subcommittee will prayerfully and thoughtfully award funds to
those proposals that stand out the most. We encourage each applicant to continue
observing the needs of your community, prayerfully follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
and continue discerning God's will for your ministry.
Please direct all questions regarding the application to the Rev. Ayana Teter
ateter@pghpresbytery.org
We look forward to reading about what is happening in your ministry!
Grace & Peace,
The Great Ends of the Church Fund Subcommittee:
Elder Deakon Dressing, Rev. Dr. Johnnie Monroe, Elder Barb Prevost, Rev. Ayana Teter
(Pittsburgh Presbytery Staff), Rev. Caitlyn Werth, Elder Linda Williams
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Great Ends of the Church Fund
2016 Grant Year Application
This form uses text fields for your responses – single click anywhere in the grey boxes and start typing!
Project Name/Title
Church/Organization Name
Address
City, state & zip:
Phone
Website
Primary Contact Person
Phone
Email
Secondary Contact Person
Phone
Email
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:
1. Describe your vision for what you want to do.
2. In what ways will this project impact the community?
3. Please describe how this request will support a new ministry (i.e. not simply a continuation
of what is already being done).
4. How will you partner with others in your community/other communities?
5. Describe ways your proposal will fulfill at least one of the Great Ends of the Church.
6. How much funding do you seek from the Great Ends of the Church Fund? $
7. What specifically will the money be used for (please provide a detailed budget)?
Please email your application to cnelson@pghpresbytery.org
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 21
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Great Ends of the Church Fund
2016 Grant Year Application
2016 Grant Year Process
Timeline for 2015
January 27, 2015: The subcommittee met with new members and discussed process. The members
reviewed the 2014 grant reports and provided feedback on the 2015 Grant Year process. Improvements
to the 2016 Grant Year process were suggested.
March 9, 2015: The subcommittee reported to the Executive Committee (EC) at the annual retreat about
progress for 2015 grants and the work done to date for the 2016 process.
April 21, 2015 (post EC meeting): The subcommittee members meet to finalize the application and the
June brunch plans.
May 14, 2015: Announcement that the 2016 Grant Year Application will become available online and
mailed if requested at the Presbytery meeting.
August 21, 2015: The 2016 Grant Year Applications are due by 5:00 PM at the presbytery office.
September 1, 2015 (post EC meeting): The subcommittee will meet and review all applications received
by the deadline.
September 14, 2105: The subcommittee will review applications and make preliminary decisions
concerning the amounts to be granted and which applications need additional information and/or
clarification.
Week of October 5, 2015: Applicants interview with the subcommittee; final recommendations on
successful applicants and the corresponding grant amounts will be determined.
November 17, 2015: The subcommittee will present recommendations to the Executive Committee for
final decisions on successful applicants and provide the presbytery office with an electronic version of
full list of grantees; letters notifying successful and unsuccessful applicants will be provided to the
presbytery office, post EC meeting to finalize.
December 10, 2015: Executive Committee will announce successful applicants at the Presbytery meeting
including a listing provided in Presbytery packet on the day of the meeting; letters will be sent
congratulating successful applicants with provisions concerning when to request money, and accounting
procedures and letters will be sent notifying unsuccessful applicants.
January 4, 2016: Successful applicants can begin requesting 2015 grant award funds.
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