Grant Application

Grant Application
All grant applications must be completed and submitted by one of the following deadlines: March 1, July 1, or November 1.

Applications will be reviewed within 2–3 weeks of each deadline, and all applicants will be notified of the outcome. Grant guidelines are available at www.umf.org/grants.

The online application allows you to save your work and return to it later or print a copy for your records. To do so, scroll to the end of the form and click “Save and Continue Later” or “Print Form.”

When you are ready, click “Submit” to send your application. You will receive a confirmation email that includes a PDF copy of your completed application.
Name of Church/Organization Requesting Funds*
District/Conference (if affiliated with the United Methodist Church)
Select the entity that best describes you:*

United Methodist Church (UMC)UMC Affiliated MinistryUnited Methodist-Supported Nonprofit
If you are a United Methodist-supported nonprofit, please identify the United Methodist Churches involved in your ministry and to what extent:
Contact Person or Project Director*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone*
Company Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is there a Co-Project Director?

YesNo
Co-Project Director Name

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
E-mail
example@example.com
Phone
Company Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Project Description
Grant Project Name*
Brief Project Description (3-4 sentences that describe what you seek to achieve with the grant.*
Grant Category (Check all that apply.)*

Equipping for Ministry (clergy or laity)Innovative MinistryFostering ConnectionsDisaster Preparedness/Responses
Does this project include or impact multiple churches/organizations across the district or conference?*

YesNo
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please identify:
Will this one-year grant request enable the project to be completed?*

YesNo
Do you anticipate requesting additional funds from the UMFLA for this project in subsequent years?*

YesNo
What is the overall goal of this project?*
Who is the target audience for this project?*
What impact do you hope to have on your organization or the target audience this project was designed to serve?*
What strategies and methodologies will you use to ensure the desired impacts are achieved?*
How will you evaluate the effectiveness of this project?*
Project Timeline (Please provide start and end dates indicating when major tasks are to be completed.) *
What is your plan for sustaining this project year after year?*
Grants Budget

The Foundation does not intend to be the only funding source for your project. Please provide the amounts requested below for this project this year:
Dollar amount requested from UMFLA*
Dollar amount your church/org will contribute*
Dollar amount of funding received from OTHER CHURCHES*
Dollar amount of funding received from DISTRICT*
Dollar amount of funding received from LA CONFERENCE*
Dollar amount of funding received from OTHER SOURCES*
If you received funding for this project from OTHER SOURCES above, please identify:
TOTAL PROJECT COST THIS YEAR *
This is the sum of amount requested from UMFLA plus all other sources of funding listed here.
Explanation of Project Cost
Itemized Budget*

Please upload an itemized budget indicating your expected costs and descriptions. Include any formal estimates you have received from vendors. File formats accepted: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, jpg or png.
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Additional Narrative*

Please upload a narrative that helps describe your project. File formats accepted: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, jpg or png.
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Demographic Impact Assessment
In which UMC district is your project located?*

NorthSouthwestSoutheastConference-wide
Which age group does your project primarily serve?*

ChildrenYouthCollege StudentsAdultsSeniorsAll Ages
What is the primary focus of your grant proposal?*

Church-relatedCommunity-basedBoth church and community
Which of the following best describes the primary congregation/community your project aims to serve?*

Predominantly African American/BlackPredominantly White/CaucasianSpecific ethnic/immigrant communityMultiracial/multiculturalNo predominant racial/ethnic groupOther
If your project aims to serve a specific ethnic/immigrant community or other community, please describe:
What is the approximate funding amount you are requesting?*

Under $5,000$5,000 - $10,000Over $10,000
Will your project involve or benefit:*

A single United Methodist ChurchMultiple United Methodist ChurchesConference-wide events or programsOther
Submitting the Application

If you are a United Methodist Church member, a copy of your completed application must be sent to your District Superintendent before our due date, along with our Signature Form, for their approval. You can print this form using the button below.

Please submit this application and Signature Form by the next grant cycle due date for consideration.
I am aware that my application is not complete and will not be considered for funding until the accompanying signature forms are also submitted on behalf of this project.*

Yes, I am aware
Signature*

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By signing here, I agree that I have read the Guiding Principles & Application Instructions for grants offered by the UMFLA. I understand that I must also provide the completed Signature Form. If my project is selected for funding, I will be required to complete the Post-Report Summary.
Date Submitted*

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Date
Once you have completed the form, click 'Submit' to send it. You will receive a confirmation email with a PDF of this application. Thank you!
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Grant Application

Project Description

Grants Budget

Explanation of Project Cost

Demographic Impact Assessment