Rhythms of Faith Sub Grant Request for Proposals

Rhythms of Faith Sub Grant Proposals
The Rhythms of Faith Project seeks to empower parents and caregivers in family faith formation by leveraging the power of camp experiences to establish rhythms of faith through regular Christian practices. Since fall 2023, we have been investigating the most promising strategies of overnight Christian summer camps to influence faith practices in the home. Now it is time to test and refine these strategies at camps across the country. The evidence is clear that if we want to have lasting impacts on campers, we must influence faith in the homes and local churches of our camp families. We are seeking up to 9 Christian camp organizations to commit to journeying with our team for a period of 3 years (January 2025 through fall 2027). Together, we will use action research to test and refine strategies for influencing faith practices in the home through interactions with our camps. Interested camps should be committed to influencing faith in the home and open to implementing new strategies, in partnership with families and local churches. As a temporary community, camp operates best when it works alongside permanent spaces, such as home and the local church. We hope to help camps strengthen these partnerships. Guidelines for proposals can be found here. Please review the guidelines, create the proposal, and return to this page when you are ready to submit the proposal. Proposals are due by October 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Camp Name*
Camp Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Camp Affiliations (You must be affiliated with AT LEAST ONE of the following to apply)*

Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA)Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOM)United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries (UMCRM)
Primary Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Primary Contact Email*
example@example.com
Camp Website URL*

Do you operate overnight summer camp programs (minimum of 4 overnights) serving children and youth (ages 8-17)?

YesNo
Are you able to commit to all three years of the project? (Jan 2025 - Dec 2027)

YesNo

Proposal Submission
Guidelines for the proposal can be found here.

A complete proposal must include the following information, as a single PDF document:
- Cover letter officially requesting the grant signed by the organization’s chief executive officer
- Proposal Narrative: This is the primary document of the grant proposal. It should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words. It should address the following:
  - A brief description of your camp ministries and priorities
  - Clear rationale for why your camp would be a good fit for the project
  - Current strategies for engaging families, partnering with local churches, and influencing faith in the home, and any evidence you have of success
  - How participation in the Rhythms of Faith Project will enhance your ministries
  - Clear plan for using the $7,500 per year grant funds to work towards the project goals
  - Plan for how you will extend the impact of the grant beyond its completion
  - Letters of support from at least 3 church leaders (from different churches) indicating their intention of participating in the project and affirming the camp’s readiness to participate
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status
- Designation of a primary contact at the camp who will have the authority and capacity to coordinate this project
- Copy of most recent year’s annual budget (or published annual report, if available)
This must be submitted by October 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
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