Immanuel Lutheran Church Grants

Immanuel Lutheran Church Grants is sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Church Trust Fund. These grants provide financial support to projects that align with the mission priorities of the Trust Fund.

Trust Fund Grant Application Process | Immanuel Lutheran Church Page Parent Name -->Grant Application In submitting an application, please consider the following: While not a requirement for approval, some preference is given to organizations and individuals affiliated with Immanuel Lutheran Church and those organizations that are tax-exempt.

Successful grant applications will conform to the mission priorities of the Trust Fund stated in the Overview. We encourage applications with matching funds and those that show innovation in how the idea or project shares and shows God’s love.

The Trust Fund does not support the following: General purpose/operating grants Political purposes or campaigns Step One - Grant Application Submission The Trust Fund Board of Trustees (the Board) accepts grant applications on a rolling basis, reviews grant applications and makes grant decisions quarterly. Grants that align with the mission priorities of the Trust will be considered.

Applications can be received from and submitted to the Immanuel Church office by mail or email (office@immanuelec. org ). It is recommended that applications be submitted 30 days prior to any scheduled quarterly meeting.

Step Two - The Board Reviews the Grant Application Applications undergo a review by the Board. Grant applicat ions that meet the Trust’s eligibility criteria and priorities will be slated for consideration at the next quarterly meeting. Additional information or an interview may be requested as part of this review process.

A pplicants whose projects do not meet these criteria will be notified, and their applications will be withdrawn from the approval process. Decisions are final. Step Three - The Board Notifies Grant Applicant of Decision Grant seekers will be notified of the Board’s decision within two weeks of the meeting at which their application was considered.

If approved, grant money will be distributed within a reasonable timeframe to meet the applicant’s needs. Recipients will be required to provide documentation and a follow-up report (a form for this will be provided to the recipient at the time the grant monies are distributed). Fields marked with an asterisk ( * ) are required.

Name of Organization / Individual * Phone Number * Please include area code Summarize what the requested grant funds will be used for and your timeline for implementation: Date funds are needed by * Explain how your request fulfills the mission of the Trust Fund and aligns with/supports its priorities (as described in the Overview): Is this for a tax-exempt organization? Is this a request for a one-time project?

Is this request for part of your operating budget? Is this request part of a larger fundraising campaign? Are matching funds available for this request?

Show/Explain how you arrived at the grant amount that you are requesting: Grant money should be used solely for the purpose and time period described in the grant application. Any deviation should receive the approval of the Trust Fund Board. Any funds not used during the specified timeframe or for the purpose of the grant are to be returned to the Trust Fund.

Upon completion of the project, a report will be submitted to the Trust Fund Board of Trustees. I agree and comply with these stipulations: Stay up-to-date with all things happening at Immanuel Lutheran! Thank you for signing up for the Immanuel Lutheran newsletter!

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