The Guild Shop’s Mission: The Guild Shop enriches the community as a Christian ministry and resale shop by providing financial support to organizations serving elderly individuals (60+) in need. We invite eligible organizations to apply for a Guild Shop grant from Thursday, March 13, through Thursday, April 16. Before beginning the electronic application, please review the eligibility requirements below and ensure you can provide documentation verifying compliance.
Eligibility Requirements
- Your organization primarily serves individuals age 60+ in one or more of the following areas: food security, aging in place, health and wellness, or shelter.
- Your organization currently holds an active 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service and has held this designation for at least the past two years.
- Your organization’s headquarters is located in the Greater Houston area (as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget).
- Audited financial statements from the past five years are available for review. Note: A complete list of documents we require are shown in section 6 of this application.
Funding Guidelines
- Grants support specific programs and/or projects only.
- Grants do not fund endowments, capital expenses, salaries, infrastructure, general operating support, or debt.
- Grants are awarded annually; organizations must submit a new application each year.
After reviewing the requirements, please complete the electronic application by following the prompts. Our committee will review all applications and may contact you for clarification. Site visits will be scheduled from mid-March through early May to learn more about your programs and mission.
Final funding decisions are approved by the Guild Shop Board and ratified by the Vestry of the Church of St. John the Divine. Awards will be announced in early June.