A P P L I C A T I O N F O R S U S T A I N I N G P R O G R A M G R A N T

The Commission on Ethnic Minority Concerns and Advocacy and

The Common Table for Church Vitality

The Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church

2015 SUSTAINING PROGRAM GRANT REQUEST

Deadline: AUGUST 1, 2014

Name of Ministry/Organization

Location of Ministry/Organization

District

Contact Person

Address

Telephone Number

E-mail address

Requested Grant for 2015 $

Total Amount of ALL Funding Needed for the Ministry in 2015 $

Nature and History of the Ministry:

Does this Ministry strengthen the work of ethnic local churches or reach out to other ethnic groups?

Which ethnic group/s is served? Approximate numbers?

How does this ministry help to fulfill the mission of the United Methodist Church—to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world—and the challenge of helping the Virginia Conference to reclaim its heritage as a missionary movement of the Holy Spirit? Another way of asking this question is “Why should the Virginia Conference support this ministry?”

What is the plan for funding in future years?

- FINANCIAL INFORMATION -

Please submit copies of the following:

1. Projected 2015 Budget (Receipts and Expenditures)

2. (If ongoing project) 2014 Detailed Financial Report

Please make sure that the report includes the following information:

A. Amount received from other United Methodist sources

B. Amount received from non-United Methodist sources

C. Number of Employees and Annual Salaries

1) Part-time 2) Full-Time

D. Number of Volunteers

3. (If ongoing project) Attach latest Completed Audit

4. (If ongoing project) Amounts received from the Annual Conference in the last 5 years:

2014______2013 ______2012______2011______2010 ______

5. Is the treasurer of this ministry bonded? ___yes ___no

As the District Superintendent, I endorse this request.

______

District Superintendent’s Signature Date

(Grant Policy is that all first year grant checks

will be sent to the District Office.)

This application must be signed by the District Superintendent.

MAIL TO: Director of Connectional Ministries, PO Box 5606, Glen Allen, VA 23058

DEADLINE: August 1, 2014