Presbytery of Elizabeth
Greystone Legacy Grant Application
Date:______
Name of Applicant Organization______
Contact Person ______Email Address______
Tel.______(day)______(evening)______(cell)
Mailing Address:______
Thriving churches in the 21st century demonstrate creativity, innovation and risk-taking, across cultures. The Greystone Legacy of the Presbytery of Elizabeth offers a granting source for congregations who are ready to take risks and try new multi-cultural, cross-cultural, or inter-cultural initiatives.
Greystone Legacy Grant Cycle, Grant Levels and Application Deadlines
Greystone Legacy grants are awarded on an annual basis and are renewable. Applications are received and reviewed three times per year. Applications are reviewed quarterly. Application deadlines are March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15.
Grants are awarded in the following categories:
Starter Grants – $500-7,500
For new projects, to foster experimentation and innovation
Momentum Grants - $7501-15,000
To expand projects that demonstrate effective fulfillment of goals
and continue to meet the need(s) for which they were created
Promise Grants $15,001-25,000
For projects that show exceptional promise, by meeting the Greystone
Legacy goals through linking congregations, establishing an on-going ministry, or developing mutual, reciprocal, and equal relationships across cultures.
Grants in excess of $25,000 will be considered by the Greystone Legacy Commission but will be subject to additional consideration and action by the Presbytery.
Using the attached guidelines and goals, please describe the initiative for which you seek funding:
Project Name:______Amount Requested:______
Check one: ______Initial Application ______Application Renewal
Check one: ______Starter Grant ______Momentum Grant ______Promise Grant
Sponsoring Session:______
Please give a brief description of your proposal:
How does the proposal relate to one or more of the Greystone Legacy goals?
Briefly describe how the proposal was developed: Who was involved? How have you determined that the project meets the mission of your congregation and/or needs of your community?
What are the objectives of the proposal?
Briefly describe how the proposal will be implemented. Who will be involved in the implementation?
Who will benefit from this proposal? How?
What impact(s) do you anticipate, for the sponsoring congregation?
Please summarize how your proposal intends to cultivate disciples, transform congregations and/or create a more inclusive community.
What is the timeline for implementation of your initiative?
How will you evaluate the effectiveness of your initiative?
What is the estimated total budget for the proposal? ______. Please also attach a detailed breakdown of this budget.
What other sources of funding will be used?
How will the sponsoring church or presbytery group contribute to the proposal? (includes in-kind contributions)
Please include a copy of the church/sponsoring organization’s current year’s budget, most recent financial report and last annual financial report for the current year.
Signed (Name of Person Completing Application) Clerk of Session
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Date Project was Approved by Session:______