Breakthrough Ministry Grant Application

Partnership Grants from the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation and the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church

Outreach Ministries * Culture of Call * Young Adult/Campus Ministry *Church/School Partnerships * Technology

Grants are awarded quarterly to assist churches or related organizations in starting new ministries or expanding existing ministries to reach new people.

Application Deadlines: January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31.

Granting Dates: - February 15, May 15, August 15, November 15

Breakthrough Ministry Grants are intended to be seed money to fuel the movement of the Spirit in the hearts of Dakotas United Methodists. These grant funds are provided through the generosity of United Methodist Churches across the Dakotas who faithfully give through their apportionments, Foundation funds, Endowments and Annual Conference Miracle Offerings. Projects supported through Breakthrough Ministry grants include: new ministries and expansion of existing ministries to reach new people, ministries that create church and school partnerships, building relationships with college students or other young adults, and technology that will enhance mission and ministry impact.

Breakthrough Ministry Grant Application

Church or Dakotas UMC Agency/Organization/Team *

Mailing Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

First Name *

Last Name *

Position *

Phone *

Email *

If you are a church, have you been making regular apportionment payments? *

Yes

Unsure

Ministry/Project Name *

Expected Start Date

One time event? *

Yes

Amount Requested ($2,500 Max) *

Automatic Renewal (young adult or campus ministry grants) Click yes if your project or ministry focuses on young adults or campus ministry and you'd like to be considered for automatic grant renewal for up to an additional three quarters for a total of $10,000 for the year.

Yes

How will grant funds be used? (Please be as specific as possible.)

How did the idea or dream come about?

 Explain how prayer has been a part of the dreaming and planning process. (For example, how have you been praying for this project as a group? What are your plans for ongoing prayer for the Holy Spirit to break through and impact the future of this ministry or project?)        

 Describe how the project or ministry will be:
1. Outward-focused (reach beyond the existing membership of the church)
2. Create opportunity for relationship building; and
3. Move people closer to a connection with Christ and the church.
(**If your ministry or project is focused on creating a Culture of Call, it may target individuals already connected with your church, but should involve relationship building and discipleship.)        

Total Budget Amount for Project (Please include summary of budgeted items.) *

 List local assets (including financial and people) that have been or potentially will be mobilized for this project.        

If ongoing, how will project be supported in the future?

 List other partner organizations or institutions currently involved or that may be involved in the future of the project.        

If any funds are used for salary support, provide a clear description of how employees time will be used in respect to this project or ministry and how this seed money grant will be replaced in the future.
New projects are preferred; however, enhancements or new direction of an existing project is acceptable.
Acceptance of awarded funds indicates agreement to submit a follow-up report and photos (for publicity) within 30 days of receiving funds and beginning project. Reports may be used in Conference promotional materials (printed, electronic, andvideo).
Remember: It is better to have tried and failed than to never have tried at all. Your feedback on all results is needed to make this grant and other programs better. Thank you.
Acceptance indicates understanding that all money will be used directly for the above project and specified purpose. Please save all receipts should a review be requested by grantor.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Diane Weller.

Breakthrough Ministry Grant Application

Breakthrough Ministry Grant Application

Breakthrough Ministry Grant Application

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