CHURCH EVANGELISTIC GRANT

DEACON JAMES A ( TONY) ROSS LOCAL CHURCH EVANGELISM GRANT

The purpose of the National Evangelism Fund Local Church Grant is to fund "new" evangelistic initiatives help develop new healthy church initiatives and evaluations, that will ultimately help the growth of thelocal COCHUSA churches in spreading the life changing gospel of Jesus Christ.
PURPOSE, POLICY, AND PROCEDURES

The grant is administered and managed by the COCHUSA LOCAL CHURCH EVANGELISTIC GRANT COMMITTEE under the oversight of the National Church Evangelism & Mission Board (NCE&MB). The NCE&MB will have a clearance and consulting role to help the Grant Committee to determining a local church standing with other COCHUSA loans and help expedite the funding process for approved applicants. The approval of all grant applications will however be made by the Grant Committee. All applications must be received by the committee during published open application dates. Applications received after the close of the published application period can be considered for the next funding period. They must re-apply and submit a new application with required signatures and understanding that new initiatives take priority.
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Applicant Email
example@example.com
REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE LOCAL CHURCH GRANT
1. Applications must be from a local church.

2. Applicants must complete a new application annually to be considered for the Grant each year. The application form can be found online at www.cochusa.org.

3. The application must include a detailed description of the new evangelistic effort, which must be specific and measurable for accountability purposes.

4. Description should include expected outcome or goal of the project.

5. The application must be typed and have the approval of the local pastor, District Chairman and presiding prelate of the Diocese. Applications must contain physical signatures; electronic signatures may be accepted upon verification.

6. Applications must be accompanied by a budget for the new project.

7. Local churches applying for the COCHUSA LOCAL CHURCH EVANGELISTIC GRANT funds must have paid their National Ministry Fund assessment at 100% in the most recent church fiscal year or be exempt by the Bishop

8. Applicants who have received the COCHUSA LOCAL CHURCH EVANGELISTIC GRANT are required to complete and submit a "MAKE GOOD REPORT", accountability form to the Grant Committee after the Evangelism event has been completed.

9. Failure to submit the "MAKE GOOD REPORT" will disqualify the local church from applying for future grant consideration.

APPROVAL PROCESS
1. Applications will be reviewed and approved by the Grant Committee on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2. Funding requests will be awarded to new initiatives that allow the church to interact with the Local community and have a clear measurable vision.

3. Maximum Grant amount for 2022 is $2,500 per grant application (Maximum grant amounts may vary annually)

4. Grant Applications and Grant Funding requests must be made annually, and past funding is not a guarantee of future funding.

5. All required signatures must be provided by the authorized officer or his/her designee. Electronic may be accepted upon verification. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.

6. Funding of the COCHUSA LOCAL CHURCH GRANT will be made within 10 days of application approval and verification of eligibility.

7. Grant checks will be made payable to the local church.

8. All Approved Grant Applications “MUST HAVE”

A. Local Pastor Signature
B. District Chairman Signature
C. Presiding Bishop Signature
WRITTEN APPLICATION

Complete the Written Application and the Description of Activity Sections before submitting. Return to the application once you've collected the Required Signatures and are ready to Submit the Signed Application
Name of the church applying for the grant .
Address of church applying for grant*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Point of Contact - Enter the name and contact information of the person who will be responsible for managing the funds and submitting the ACCOUNTABILITY FORM/MAKE GOOD REPORT*

First NameLast Name
Point of Contact Email *
This is the person that will receive all communication throughout the approval process
Point of Contact Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Point of Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY

In the space provided provide a clear description of the planned activity including the purpose, the target audience, and expected outcome of the planned activity
Planned Activities*
Describe expenses and corresponding budget*
Total Amount Requested

APPLICATION SUBMISSION
SIGNATURES

Signatures of each officer is required for the application to be considered COMPLETE. Electronic signatures are not accepted at this time. When you submit your application, you will receive an email with the PDF of the application you have submitted. The signature lines will be visible on the PDF for you to collect the needed signatures. If revisions are needed to the submitted application, you will need to resubmit your application and upload your signature approvals.
Local Pastor Name

First NameLast Name
Pastor Email
example@example.com
Today's Date

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Date
Local Pastor Signature

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District Chairman Name

First NameLast Name
District Chairman Email
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Today's Date

MonthDayYear
Date
District Chairman Name

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Bishop's Name

First NameLast Name
Bishop's Email
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Today's Date

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Date
Bishop's Signature

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DEACON JAMES A ( TONY) ROSS LOCAL CHURCH EVANGELISM GRANT

PURPOSE, POLICY, AND PROCEDURES

REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE LOCAL CHURCH GRANT

APPROVAL PROCESS

WRITTEN APPLICATION

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

SIGNATURES