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Strategic Goals Fund is sponsored by Chicago USA Mission Center (Community of Christ). This fund offers grants to congregations and their members to encourage experimentation with new expressions of mission and ministry that align with the Identity, Mission, Message, and Beliefs of the Community of Christ, and address one or more Mission Initiatives.
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Strategic Goals Fund – Chicago Mission Center As a church committed to Christ’s mission in the world, the Chicago USA Mission Center offers grants to congregations and their membership to encourage experimentation with new expressions of mission and ministry that align with the Identity, Mission, Message and Beliefs of the Community of Christ, and address one or more of the Mission Initiatives set forth by the Church.
Each year, applications are accepted from qualifying persons/groups. A total of $20,000 is available each year for the funding of approved ministry projects. Individual grants are limited to $5000.
00 per year, and actual amounts granted depend on the number of qualifying requests. Because the grants are offered for the purpose of fostering missional thinking, and finding new ways to participate in the building of the Peaceable Kingdom, projects are encouraged to collaborate with other community organizations where appropriate and develop other source of funding so as to limit their long term dependence on these funds.
African American Ministries: Community of Christ, Brainerd Congregation Inviting People to Christ, Developing Disciples to Serve, and Pursuing Peace as a church and in collaboration with other organizations in and around the Brainerd community. Packs for Pals: Community of Christ, Mission Congregation A collaborative effort with the Marseilles Ministerial Alliance serving healthy snacks to children each week throughout the school year.
Packs for Pals: Community of Christ, Mission Congregation Providing nutritious food for the weekend for students in the Seneca area. Packs for Pals: Community of Christ, Highland Congregation Providing food to families of elementary school children who are experiencing food insecurity in the Highland, IN area.
Community Cupboard: Elgin Congregation Supporting a “Little Free Pantry” for families experiencing food insecurity in the Elgin area. Available 24 hours/day, the pantry is filled by the congregation as well as community members.
African American Ministries (Brainerd Community of Christ) Inviting People to Christ, Developing Disciples to Serve, and Pursuing Peace as a church and in collaboration with other organizations in and around the Brainerd community. A collaborative effort with the Marseilles Ministerial Alliance serving healthy snacks to children each week throughout the school year.
Providing food to families of elementary school children who are experiencing food insecurity in the Highland, IN area. African American Ministries (Brainerd Community of Christ) Inviting People to Christ, Developing Disciples to Serve, and Pursuing Peace as a church and in collaboration with other organizations in and around the Brainerd community.
Serving the needs of children, and youth, and young adults in Marseilles IL and surrounding communities by collaborating with other community churches and organizations to tutor local children. A collaborative effort with the Marseilles Ministerial Alliance serving healthy snacks to children each week throughout the school year.
Providing food to families of elementary school children who are experiencing food insecurity in the Highland, IN area. Supporting a “Little Free Pantry” for families experiencing food insecurity in the Elgin area. Available 24 hours/day, the pantry is filled by the congregation as well as community members.
African American Ministries (Brainerd Community of Christ) Marseilles Ministerial Alliance Community Center Applications for grants can be submitted at any time during the year. However, the Fund Board is limited to a annual maximum of grants, so earlier requests have a better chance of being funded. First year requests only need to print and complete the “Cover Letter” and “SGF Application.
” Existing programs need to also submit an “Annual Progress Report” with their application. .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community of Christ congregations and their membership in the Chicago USA Mission Center. Projects should align with their mission and address Mission Initiatives. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 per year, $20,000 total available annually. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Strategic Goals Fund is funded by Chicago USA Mission Center (Community of Christ). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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