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Grant Application - ENCORE Ministry Foundation ENCORE Ministry Foundation (EMF) is committed to supporting intentional ministry by, with, and for older adults that transform and enhance the lives of people touched by proposed projects, programs, and initiatives.
Among the tools ENCORE Ministry Foundation offers are partnerships via financial support through grant funding to churches and organizations in the Tennessee Western Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist Church. Please complete and submit the form below. A checklist is provided to ensure all information needed by the Grants Committee is supplied.
Incomplete forms will be returned and may delay the grant approval process. If you have questions while completing the form, contact . " * " indicates required fields Description of Available Grants NEW OLDER ADULT MINISTRY PROGRAM GRANTS - Available to Tennessee-Western Kentucky (TWK) Conference United Methodist churches that do not presently have an active older adult ministry and wish to start one.
These one-time grants are for $1,000 and do NOT require dollar-for-dollar matching funds from applicants. GROWING OLDER ADULT MINISTRY GRANTS - Available to TWK Conference United Methodist churches with existing older adult ministries that wish to expand and lack the funds to do so. Grants are up to $2,500 and require dollar-for-dollar matching funds from applicants.
OLDER ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS - Available to TWK Conference United Methodist churches to do training, empowering, or advocacy around older adult issues. These grants are also available for ministries providing food security, transportation, healthcare, affordable housing, and spiritual development. Grants are up to $10,000 and require dollar-for-dollar matching funds from applicants.
BILL AND LYNN MCALILLY GRANTS FOR CHURCH ACCESSIBILITY - Available to TWK Conference United Methodist churches or TWK Conference facilities to make them accessible to older adults so that they may fully participate in church activities. Grants are up to $10,000 and require dollar-for-dollar matching funds from applicants.
DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS - Available to TWK Conference United Methodist churches and agencies where disaster damage has significantly impacted the church or agency's ongoing older adult ministry. Grants are up to $10,000 and require dollar-for-dollar matching funds from applicants.
FRED AND JUNE BLANKENSHIP GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE - Available to TWK Conference United Methodist churches wishing to assist older adults in their church or community with personal and/or financial needs which neither the church nor the individual can fully fund. Grants are up to $5,000 and require dollar-for-dollar matching funds from applicants.
KENT AND ELLEN MCNISH GRANTS FOR OLDER ADULT FOOD SECURITY - Available to TWK Conference United Methodist churches for alleviating hunger and malnourishment among older adults. Grants are up to $10,000 and require dollar-for-dollar matching funds from applicants.
Indicate which grant this application is for: * Church or organization applying * Name of program, ministry, or project Address of church or group * State / Province / Region Pastor's or Executive Director's name * Pastor's or Executive Director's phone Pastor's or Executive Director's email * Trustee Committee's chair name Trustee Committee's chair phone Trustee Committee's chair email District Superintendent (if UM church) or Board Chair Name (if organization) * District Superintendent or Board Chair phone District Superintendent or Board Chair email * Issues/needs statement * Describe the issues/needs you want to address.
Description of the ministry or program * Describe in detail the ministry or program which you propose to meet the needs described above. (What, when, where, who and how?) Provide a complete income and expense budget.
Attach contractor bids, drawings, pictures, and a fundraising plan for required dollar-for-dollar matching funds not in hand. Total cost of ministry/program for which you are applying * Required dollar-for-dollar matching amount * If applying for New Older Adult Ministry Program Grant, enter zero (0). Grant amount for which you are applying * Evaluation Plan How will you know you have accomplished your goals and objectives?
Who will be on the evaluation team? (Endorsers of this ministry and members of the leadership team should be included.) Who will be responsible for submitting a written evaluation 12 months after receiving grant funding.
Church & Congregational Details Description of your congregation by membership and attendance Average worship attendance Description of your congregation by age Percentage of your congregation 65 years and older Are you a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is NOT a United Methodist church or agency?
If the group applying for this grant is not a United Methodist church or agency ( attach documents below ) a) On a separate page describe any connection your organization has to The United Methodist Church. b) Attach a copy of your 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS. c) Secretary of State annual Report Attach Files (only if necessary) Have you received a Golden Cross Foundation or ENCORE Ministry grant in the past?
* Since you have received a grant in the past, has the required evaluation of that grant been submitted? Please take a moment to go back and review all application information, names, and email addresses before submitting the application. By clicking the 'Submit Application' button, the digital signature process will start automatically and cannot be reversed.
You will be taken to a screen where you be asked to digitally sign the application immediately. Additionally, the application will be emailed to the Pastor/Exec. Director and District Superintendent/Board Chair for signatures.
2025 Annual Impact Report Strengthening Communities.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Churches and organizations in the Tennessee Western Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist Church. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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