Grant writing materials
Who can receive a grant
The Mission Program Grants in partnership with synods and presbyteries provide short-term, start-up funds for New Church Development and funds for Presbytery Grants for Congregational Transformation. The resources on this page will help you prepare your grant proposal. If you have questions about whether you qualify or about other funding opportunities, please contact:
Tim McCallister, associate
Phone (800) 728-7228, x5230
Email
Bill Moore, administrative assistant
Phone (800) 728-7228, x5251
Email
Manual of Administrative Operations
The Manual of Administrative Operations describes the work of the Mission Development Resources Committee (MDRC). The contents of the manual remain flexible allowing amendments and additions to be made as recommended by the committee and approved by the General Assembly Mission Council.
Starting New Churches: A Process of Discernment
Starting New Churches: A Process of Discernment is a linear, a series of 17 gatherings with assignments and steps a team could complete that take you from zero to a new church.
Dates and deadlines
Mission Program Grants proposal submission and review dates
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2012 cut-off date for receipt of proposals |
2012 review date (received on time) |
Review date (received late) |
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February 15 |
March 15-16* |
April 18 |
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March 16 |
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April 18 |
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May 16 |
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April 18 |
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May 16* |
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September 12 |
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August 8 |
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September 12 |
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October 10 |
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September 12 |
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October 10 |
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November 14 |
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October 10 |
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November 14 |
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March 13, 2013 |
* Face-to-Face MDRC Meeting
Walton Award nomination deadline
Nominations need to be filed for each nominee and
received in the Office of Mission Program Grants by January 31 of each year. The 2012 MDRC review date will be March 14.