Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People Grant

Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People Grant is sponsored by Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People. This grant supports partnerships with economically disadvantaged groups in the U. S.

, empowering communities to address systemic issues of poverty and oppression through community-led programs that advocate for justice, human dignity, and economic equity.

Apply For A Grant | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Self-Development of People For Synods and Presbyteries Funded Partnership Grants Regional/Mid Council SDOP Committees Self-Development of People Sunday Grant Opportunity Details Partnerships are initiated by applications to the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) and are evaluated using SDOP’s funding criteria and overarching SDOP program measures.

There are no deadlines . The review process might take up to six months. Solicitar un Financiamiento National Pre-Applications (Not required) If a group wishes, it may fill out this pre-application before taking time to complete the full version of the grant application.

If your group submits a pre-application, we will review it and discuss with you by phone or email whether to proceed with completing the grant application. E-mail [email protected] or call 800-728-7228, ext. 5792.

National Pre Application Spanish National Pre Application Word Doc National Pre Application Spanish Word Doc National Application (Required) Required Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation from established community leaders and/or established organizations to demonstrate the group’s work experience are required with each application (i.e., local government people, people at community foundations, pastors, bank representatives, local church, United Way, Salvation Army, a well-established community organization, etc.).

The letters must be on letterhead. NEW: APPLY ONLINE – Review the SDOP criteria before applying . Only projects controlled and owned by the direct beneficiaries will be considered for funding.

Call 502-569-5781. Use the template provided below to complete the application. Please review the SDOP criteria before applying .

Only projects controlled and owned by the direct beneficiaries will be considered for funding. Save a copy of the Word document and email it to [email protected] . If your group submits the complete National application, we can still review it and discuss it by phone or email.

Call 502-569-5781. SDOP National Application SDOP National Application Spanish SDOP National Application Word Doc SDOP National Application Spanish Word Doc You may send national applications: By email : [email protected] and copy [email protected] International Applications — Panama only NOTE : Due to changes in our funding focus, we are only accepting international applications from groups in Panama.

Mid Council (Presbytery and Synod) Applications All applications are evaluated using SDOP’s funding criteria and overarching SDOP program measures. To apply at the local level, contact your local SDOP Mid Council Committee directly for deadlines and their application process and application form.

Mid Council Packet Application Mid Council Packet Application - Spanish To find out if there is a Mid Council (Presbytery/Synod) SDOP committee in your area, visit the following map . Note: To apply at the National level, complete and submit a National Application.

More about our partnerships The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) is prepared to establish partnerships with groups in the United States who: are oppressed by poverty and social systems, want to take charge of their own lives, have organized or are organizing to do something about their own conditions, have decided that what they are going to do will produce long-term changes for their lives or communities, utilize some combination of the SDOP core strategies to promote justice, build solidarity, advance human dignity, advocate for economic equity, will control the programs they own and will benefit from them directly.

Partnerships are initiated by applications to the Self-Development of People Committee and are evaluated using Self-Development’s funding criteria and overarching SDOP program measures. If you have received a grant from SDOP, please see the required documents page to see what documents you’ll need to submit for the payment. Reports are not required to release the first payment.

You will be notified when reports are due. You may send grant applications: Self-Development of People SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS/BLOGS All Newsletters Daily eNewsletter Daily Lectionary Leader Formation Mid Council Relations General Assembly News PHS Matters Sunday Lectionary Weekly eNewsletter