AMSSND Gospel Fund Application Form

Gospel Fund Application Form
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, therefore, he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and to let the oppressed go free. (Luke 4:18)
As members of an international congregation, we recognize our obligation and opportunities to develop a world vision and a sense of global responsibility.
Our internationality challenges us to witness to unity in a divided world; to discover unsuspected ways of sharing what we have,
especially with the poor and marginalized.

(You Are Sent C26)
Purpose
The Gospel Fund of the Atlantic-Midwest Province was established to assist in the financing of projects whose goals are consistent with our congregational mandate to reverence all creation and make the concerns of those made poor our own. The four priorities that are important for your application and that are listed below, are derived from SSND’s Constitution and General Directory, You Are Sent (YAS); Directional Statements from our 2017 and 2024 General Chapters; and our Congregational commitment to be a Laudato Si’ Congregation.

As School Sisters of Notre Dame, we:
1. Are sensitive to youth and women (YAS C24);
2. Prefer the poor (YAS C24);
3. Are concerned for the establishment of a just society (YAS GD33)
4. Educate, advocate, and act in collaboration with others for the dignity of life and the care of creation (Love Gives Everything).
Application Process
Important information regarding this application

Application: Projects that are consistent with the above mission priorities will be considered. You may apply annually. However, preference will be given to first-time applicants. The maximum amount granted to any one project is $7,500 in a calendar year.

Note: SSND-sponsored and co-sponsored ministries are eligible for project funding through the AMSSND Mandate for Mission Fund, not the Gospel Fund.

Applications must be submitted using this form on or before October 1 to be considered. Submit your questions to GospelFund@amssnd.org

Endorsement: Applications can be endorsed by a Sister, Associate, or SSND staff member of the Atlantic-Midwest Province of the School Sisters of Notre Dame or a staff member of its co-sponsored and sponsored ministries – those who know and understand the mission of SSND.
Click here to access the endorsement form.

Committee: The Gospel Fund Committee reviews all applications and makes decisions about the disbursement of funds. The Committee consists of one member of the SSND Provincial Council, the Director or Assistant Director of the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Office, and five additional members of the Atlantic-Midwest Province.

The committee meets in October of each year to make decisions and distribute funds. A listing of Gospel Fund recipients is published on the AM Gospel Fund webpage: https://atlanticmidwest.org/amssnd-gospel-fund

Follow-up Report: Recipients must submit a report of how funds were used no later than one year after the receipt of grant funding. Click here to access the reporting form.
Organization Details
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Application: If you need assistance with any part of this application or have questions, contact gospelfund@amssnd.org.

All eligible applications received on or before October 1 will be considered.
Application date *

MonthDayYear
Name of Organization Requesting Funds*
Contact for this application*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Organization Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Country*
Country
Phone Number*
WhatsApp
Amount Requested $7,500 USD Max*
INTERNATIONAL vs DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS: If you check yes below, the payment method will need to be determined. We will contact you for banking information if the award is granted.
Will funds need to be sent outside of the US?*

YesNo
Check Payable To (if within the US):*
Organization and Project Description
Project Name*
Organization Website
Is the project for which you are seeking funding a new project or on-going?*
Provide an overview of your organization.*

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What population(s) does your organization serve? E.g. age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, etc.*

0/150
What need(s) does this project seek to address?*

0/250
Additional information:

0/250
Project Goals
Describe up to three (3) measurable goals for this project that will meet the needs you described above. (150-word limit each)
Goal 1*

0/150
Goal 2*

0/150
Goal 3*

0/150
Project Start Date (if applicable)

MonthDayYear
Date
Project End Date (if applicable)

MonthDayYear
Date
SSND Mission
Please respond to these priorities as they pertain to your project. Identify by “a, b, c, or d” in your description. (400-word limit)
1. Shows sensitivity to the needs of “youth and women” (YAS C24);
2. Gives preference to serve “the poor” (YAS C24);
3. Demonstrates concern “for the establishment of a just society” (YAS GD33);
4. “Educates, advocates, and acts in collaboration with others for the dignity of life and the care of creation” (Love Gives Everything).
Respond here: *

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Endorsement
Enter the name of the Sister, Associate, or staff member of the SSND Atlantic-Midwest Province or a staff member of its co-sponsored or sponsored ministries who will provide the endorsement.

NOTE: The link for the Endorsement form is on our website here: https://atlanticmidwest.org/amssnd-gospel-fund
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address of Endorsee*
example@example.com
Organization Financial Statement
Upload your most recent audited statement. If an audited statement is not available, enter your organization's financial information into the fields below.
Financial (audited) statement

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Organizational Revenue

	Amount
Grants and government funding
Fundraising
Donations - Unrestricted
Interest
Other
Total Organizational Revenue

Organizational Expenses

	Amount
Salaries
Benefits
Operational costs
Rent
Other
Total Organizational Expenses

Project Budget
Attach your project budget for the grant money you are requesting or enter it into the field below.
Attach your project budget (PDF)

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Enter project budget information here:
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Gospel Fund Application Form

Purpose

Application Process

Organization Details

Organization and Project Description

Project Goals

Endorsement

Organization Financial Statement

Project Budget