Some Important Definitions
v
A Grant is a sum of money awarded by a
funder. Most grants are awarded to 501 (c) (3)
organizations. There are specific
requirements for any grant awarded.
v
A Grant Application/Proposal is a request
for monetary support, submitted in writing to a
government agency, foundation or corporation.
They may range from 2-40+ pages, depending on
who you’re applying with.
v
An Annual Report is a document issued by
foundations, corporations and other non-profits
that details their year’s activities, income and
expenses. These are valuable to grant seekers
for providing information about funders’
interests and priorities, as well as the average
amount of their awards.
v
501 (c) (3)
is that part of the IRS tax code which sanctions
the majority of tax-exempt organizations. It is
the commonest kind of non-profit designation.
Donations made to a 501 (c) (3) organization are
tax-deductible.
v
Many areas of the U.S. have a Regional
Association of Grantmakers that includes
many, if not all, local funders. They may
publish membership directories, common
application forms and other helpful information
about their association members.
Download Our
Printable Brochure
Three Basic Types of Grants Available
There are many
different types of grants available,
but they basically
fall into three categories..........Read
More
The Lilly
Foundation recently gave grants to 132 churches
for rejuvenation. A Roanoke pastor at Calvary
Baptist received $44,270 to take a journey to
Great Britain for a time of reflection and
renewal. Pastor Britt will follow the footsteps
of Celtic Christians who years ago inhabited the
area.
More info on the Lilly Foundation.
Partners for Sacred Places is the
only national, non-sectarian, nonprofit
organization dedicated to the sound stewardship
and active community use of America's older
religious properties. Founded in 1989 by
religious, historic preservation and
philanthropic leaders, Partners provides
assistance to the people who care for sacred
places and promotes an understanding of how
these places sustain communities.
The Community
Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Cfmt helps fund non-profit
organizations and projects. If you are in Middle
Tennessee, visit
their website.
Need a Fundraising Idea?
Create an easy to use church
website and use Google Ads on it. Every
time someone visits your site and clicks the ad,
you get paid!
Use the Power of Google to Make $
Google Adsense
The Covenant
Values Foundation of Chattanooga TN is planning
to give $1 Billion Dollars to those who
qualify.... for info
visit here.
Application
GOVERNMENT
GRANTS FOR CHURCHES
Over 80% of the funds set aside by the US
Government for churches have gone unclaimed!
Most churches have not explored the potential of
receiving funding from Uncle Sam to carry our
ministry in their community.
The
White House Faith Based Initiative can help.
Click
Here for More Information!
The
Pembrook Foundation
The Pembroke Foundation assists new churches
(less than 1 year old) in Florida and some other
areas with funds to help start a new church or
mission, SBC related.
|
