Christ the King Foundation Grant Instructions And Application
Christ the King Foundation Grant Application Process Overview The Christ the King Foundation is an endowment fund created by Christ the King parish. The Foundation promotes the advancement of the parish financial support and the management of the funds entrusted to its care, retaining principal whenever possible. A portion of its investment income funds grant projects that reflect the ministry of the parish. Funding Priorities The Foundation s funding focuses on enhancing the faith life of Christ the King parish with these priorities: Parish Ministry Community Outreach Education The Foundation believes that projects based in the parish have the best opportunity to make a real difference in the faith experience of parishioners. We look for grant projects grounded in the parish and involve one or more parishioners. Projects have to be implemented and completed within a one-year funding cycle. However, we look for projects that can have a lasting effect on enriching the spiritual life of our parish. Below are just a few ideas to help guide you in developing grant projects. Parish Ministries Innovative approaches to be considered, but are not limited to: Engaging parishioners of all ages in parish or community service projects Initiating faith-related study groups Sponsoring speakers Community Outreach These projects should benefit individuals outside of the parish and be consistent with Catholic social teaching: building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. (www.usccb.org). Areas to be considered, but are not limited to: Serving the needs of the less fortunate Seeking justice Overcoming oppression Promoting life in all stages 2
Education Educational projects should help the parish build a faith community to become growing, sharing, and witnessing Christians in the Catholic tradition. Educational projects could include interested groups within the parish or individuals. Let the following ideas serve as inspiration for your proposal. These are suggestions, but are not limited to: Sponsoring speakers Coordinating retreats Planning liturgical and/or musical events Encouraging religious vocations Initiating faith-related study groups Attending conferences Funding Parameters The Foundation will not fund a project s full operating budget. The Foundation expects applicants to supply contributions to the project. Contributions may be cash donations, participant fees, or in-kind donations such as services, supplies, equipment, facilities, etc. The Foundation does not intend to fund multi-year projects; however, repeat requests for funding will be considered. Parish activities that may be funded through the standing committees of the parish would not receive grant priority. Consult with the ministerial staff to see if your project could be funded through the parish operating funds. Current Foundation Board members may not submit grant requests. Eligibility Applicants must be registered members of Christ the King parish. Proposals must address at least one of these priority areas: Parish Ministry Community Outreach Education Technical Assistance Members of the Grant Committee are available to have pre-submission discussions to explore your proposal s possibilities. The committee members are also available during your project s implementation to provide assistance and suggest resources. Contact the Grant Committee through the Foundation Chair. If there are questions regarding your grant proposal, the Board may contact you for more information. New Grants will be reviewed monthly by Foundation Board members. 3
Date: The Christ the King Foundation Grant Application Name of Applicant/Organization: Are you a registered member of Christ the King parish? Yes No (Grant applicants must be registered members of the parish.) Address: Street City State Zip Phone: E-mail: Title of Project: Funding priority area: (can be more than one) Parish Ministry Community Outreach Education Time frame for project (maximum 12 months) Begins: Ends: Projected number of parishioners involved in the project: Projected number of those involved that are students: Projected number of people to be served: Total funds requested: $ Other Contributions to the project: Yes No Amount of Contributions: $ 4
Narrative Section: Project Summary: (Summarize in a few lines below. Then answer a-e in the space provided. ) a. Describe how the project addresses one or more of the Foundation s funding priority areas: Parish Ministry, Community Outreach and/or Education. b. Describe the objectives of your project. c. Describe how the project will be accomplished. d. Describe how the project will enrich the faith life of the parish. e. Describe how your project experience and accomplishments will be communicated to the parish. If you have any questions, please contact a Foundation Grant Committee member by calling the Parish Office 285-2888. Submit this 2-page grant to: Bill Bingaman Christ the King Foundation 5711 SW 9th Des Moines, Iowa 50315 5