The Alexandria and ArlingtonDistricts oftheUnitedMethodist Churchin NorthernVirginia

EvangelismInitiativeGrantsfor2016-17

In order to further the work of evangelism initiatives in the local church, TheNorthernVirginia BoardofMissions (BOM)ispleasedtoopen the applications for small grants for specific evangelism projects that will occur in local communities in the Alexandria and Arlington Districts in the fall 2016 through the spring of 2017.

Grantpurpose: Toincreasethelocalchurch’s community connectionso that disciples can be made for the transformation of the world.Grants awarded are for specific programs and not to enhance a church’s general evangelism budget. The grants are offered to assist churches ingoing the extramile. Applicant churches are expected to be actively engaged inevangelism,hospitality, and discipleship ministries as an ongoing part of their church’s mission.

Grant qualifications: Initiatives should be in the form ofcommunityoutreachorspecialChristmas/Easterpush eventsthat allow for opportunities to build relationships with thegreatercommunity. There should be a plan to build on the momentum of the church’s initiative:Get their names! Have a plan for follow-up events/invitations!

Grant amounts being awarded: The BOM has allocated $10,000 total to be awarded in amounts between $250 and $1,000.

Deadline and other helpful information:ONLYon-time, fully completedapplicationswillbe considered.Prioritywillbegiventochurchesoflimitedfinancial meanswhoalsodemonstrate significantlay involvementandenthusiasmfor their initiative. Senda hard copy or electronicversionofthe completed application andaccompanyingdocumentationtotheBi‐Districtoffice(see below)bySeptember30,2016.GrantswillbeawardedtheweekofOctober24,2016.

CompletedGrantApplicationsareduetotheBi‐DistrictOfficebySeptember30,2016.

SarahCalvert

CoordinatorforRevitalizationandLeadershipDevelopmentAlexandriaArlingtonDistricts

| 703‐820‐7200 | Fax703‐845‐8147)

EVANGELISMINITIATIVEGRANTAPPLICATION‐2016-17

Please note this application is designed to be completed by hand; the electronic application can be downloaded at

Church name: ______Date of application: ______

District(one):☐Alexandria☐Arlington

Pastor(s): ______

Name/Position of person completing this application: ______

Lay Leadership Participating in this Project (fill in as many as apply):

Name:______Position:______

Name: ______Position: ______

Name: ______Position: ______

Name: ______Position: ______

Average weekly worship attendance:

for 2015: ______2016 (YTD):______

Whatisyourchurch’sbudgetforevangelismandadvertisingin2016? ______

Whatdoyouprojectittobefor2017?______

Whatpercentage ofyourchurch’sapportionmentswerepaidin2015?______

What percentage of your church’s apportionments were paid in 2014? ______

Hasyourchurchattendedeither of the How to Connect(with Neighbors/in Worship) Bi-District eventsthathavebeenheldin2015-2016? ☐Yes☐No

Hasyourchurchalreadybeguntheevangelisminitiative for which you are requesting a grant?

☐Yes☐No

Pleaseprovidea detaileddescription ofyourchurch’sevangelisminitiativebyaddressingthefollowingquestions (feel free to continue onto the back of this page if necessary):

Whatisthe initiative?

Have youdone thisinitiativepreviously?

How will you use these funds specifically for connecting to your community?

Howhasthe laity ofthe churchbeeninvolvedin the planning ofthisinitiative? Howwillthey be involvedincarryingitout(prayerchains,smallgroupstudies,hospitality efforts,evangelismtraining,churchclean‐up,worship planning, etc.)?

Whatare your plans tofollow up withnew guestsas aresult ofthis initiative?

Please attachyourexpectedbudgetfor yourinitiative.Whatisyourchurchcontributingtothisinitiative? Howdoyouplan tospend local church funds?Howdoyouplanto use grantmoney?

Totalgrantamountrequested:$ (grant amounts will be between $250 and $1000)

Hasyourchurchpreviously engagedinanEvangelism Initiative utilizing Bi-District Board of Missiongrantfunds? ☐Yes☐No

Ifyes,listthemostrecentyearinwhichgrantmoneywasreceived:______

Ifyes,pleasedescribethe impacttoyourchurch/community(usingnarrative andnumbers)ofthe initiative forwhichyoupreviouslyreceivedgrants:

Church name: ______Dateofapplication: ______

Once completed, send this application and supporting documentation to: SarahCalvert. Fax number is 703-845-8147,OR you can forward the documents via the US mail:

Sarah Calvert c/o United Methodist Church in NVA, 3600 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 1, Fairfax, VA 22030

Scanned copies via email are also accepted; send to

All fully-completed applications and documentation must be received

in the District Offices by September 30, 2016.