Application criteria
Applications will demostrate:
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a clear statement of goals
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a well-developed plan for achieving the goals
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a plan for measuring the outcomes
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a clear Income and Expense budget
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good management of both program and finances
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approval and support of the applicants governing body
Letters of Approval and/or Support are Important (NOTE - Requirements vary depending on whether your application is from a Community of Faith, a Cluster or a Network.)
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If a Community of Faith or Ministry is applying
, the Application must include a letter from an official stating that the
governing body
(e.g. the Board or Council) has reviewed the complete proposal and approved it. The extent of local financial support should be included in the Income budget.
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If a Cluster is applying
, letters of approval from the governing body (e.g. Council or Board) of at least two of the Communities of Faith participating should be included in the Application. The extent of local financial support should be included in the Income budget.
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If a Network is applying
, then at least
two substantial letters of support from persons knowledgeable and experienced
in the field of interest should be included with the Application. The extent of local financial support should be included in the Income budget of the proposal.
Preference is given to proposals which include:
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a strong faith commitment
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cooperation among Communities of Faith or with other groups
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financial support of the sponsoring Community of Faith
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financial support from other sources
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where applicable, stated support from others in the community active in the field of endeaver.
Additional information
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These procedures and criteria are used by all 5 ProVision Fund committees in assessing Applications and awarding grants.
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If any ProVision Fund Committee member is in conflict of interest with an Application, s/he will be excused from considering the Application.
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Committees meet soon after deadlines dates, make decisions and promptly advise applicants.
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Grants awarded are normally released as follows: 75% at the start and 25% subsequent to submitting a Final Report. Grant recipients must register for EFT (electronic fund transfer).
You must register to be directed to the correct Application form for your Area.
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Applications are fully electronic - you must write, edit, and submit your application (with supporting documents) online.
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Applications that have not been completed and submitted within 90 days of registering will be automatically deleted.
You may print a copy of the application form for drafting purposes but you will need to register with your name and e-mail address to complete and submit your application. If you are working on the Application as part of a team it is important that only one person from your team register for the application. A link will be sent to the e-mail address provided. This unique link can be shared with team members. Please note that everyone with whom you share your unique link has the ability to see, enter, delete, save, edit, and upload information, and submit the application.
If your Community of Faith/Ministry/Network is applying for multiple projects, you will need to register separately for each project to obtain a unique link each.
Pacific Mountain Region ProVision Funds.
Funding areas align to the former presbyteries.
Comox-Nanaimo Area ProVision Fund Fraser Area ProVision Fund
Victoria Area ProVision Fund Westminster Area ProVision Fund
All other areas in Pacific Mountain Region ProVision Fund (this now includes the former Vancouver-Burrard Area).