Human Hurt & Hope Fund Application

Human Hurt and Hope Fund Grant Guidelines Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina

A vision of Episcopalians in Western North Carolina – is a future with our shared resources re-directed to crucial ministries.

Funded from contributions throughout the Diocese of Western North Carolina in conjunction with the Centennial Witness Program, the Human Hurt & Hope Fund is a hallmark of this vision. Established to support new initiatives and innovative ministries, the Human Hurt & Hope Fund has empowered Episcopalians to address human need and suffering through hands-on ministries in our own communities.

Since 2005 the Human Hurt & Hope Fund has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants to parishes ministry within the Diocese of WNC that address issues of justice, poverty and marginalization, helping those at risk as we take seriously our baptismal vow of serving Christ in all persons.

The Diocesan Executive Council established the Human Hurt & Hope Fund Committee (HH&H) to evaluate all requests for funding. The HH&H Committee has developed the following guidelines for grant applications and dispersal of funds. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY before preparing a grant application. Also attached are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) which should also be reviewed. Close attention to both documents will enhance your experience and improve your funding opportunities with the Human Hurt and Hope Fund.

Questions concerning your grant submission can be directed to Carol Tannenbaum – 828-225-6656 or cfocarol@diocesewnc.org.

HH&H Funding Guidelines:

All parishes of the Diocese of Western North Carolina and other Diocesan entities are eligible to apply for HH&H grants. It should be clearly understood that the grant must support outreach ministries in the geographical area comprised by the Diocese of Western North Carolina.
Human Hurt and Hope Grants are intended to support new initiatives and innovative ministries in the Diocese of WNC. HH&H funded projects must involve Episcopalians directly in hands-on ministries that respond to human needs.
Priority is given to grant applications that involve collaboration of multiple parishes and/or multiple community entities. Each entity must provide funding and volunteers to support the project.
4. The Human Hurt and Hope Fund typically makes grant awards in the amount of $5,000 per project; $3,000 if a second year is approved; and
$1,500 for an approved third year. For both the second and third year, a new grant application must be completed and submitted by April 15th. Grant requests for up to $25,000 (based on $5,000 per collaborating unit) may be considered for projects that show broader levels of partnership, have capability of replication in other settings, and show a concrete plan for continuation of the ministry beyond the support of the Human Hurt and Hope Fund.
HH&H grants are awarded for one year. HH&H grantees may seek renewal annually for up to two more years. Exceptions may be made in special circumstances at the discretion of the HH&H committee. Renewal of continuing grants is contingent upon the submission of a NEW application along with a grantee report to include financial statements, project/ministry evaluation and evidence of continued project viability. Reports should be electronically submitted to the Diocesan office at
sschwein@diocesewnc.org by April 15.
The application should include the design of the project proposed for funding, including objectives, and anticipated impact. It should also include a listing of all parishes, diocesan institutions or other diocesan entities that are sponsoring the proposed project and all potential
sources of funding. The HH&H committee may request additional information.
Please note that requests for funding for administrative costs are strongly
discouraged and may not exceed 20 percent (20%) of the grant request.
The application should be submitted electronically.
All project information must be provided within the application form.
A letter from the parish rector, chairperson of the board of diocesan institutions, or chairperson of other diocesan entities (commissions, task forces, committees, etc.) indicating review and endorsement of the project must be included with the application.
11. After reviewing the applications, the HH&H committee will submit their recommendations to the Executive Council for consideration at their June meeting. The approved grants will be processed and checks mailed out no later than July 1 to the sponsoring parish office.

Name of Sponsoring Parish or Diocesan Entity requesting this grant:*

Name of specific outreach project or ministry for which this grant is requested:*

Name of Contact Person:*

First NameLast Name

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Phone Number (home or work)*

Area CodePhone Number

Phone Number (cell)*

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail*

Amount Requested*

Choose one:*

If on-going, are there any unused HHH funds that you request to carry over from our previous grant?*

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, how much funds are left? (If "no" or "not applicable," leave blank).

If you answered "yes," describe the reason for carry over (if "no," leave blank):

Please respond briefly and succinctly to the following questions.

What are the goals and objectives of this outreach project/ministry?*

Approximately how many people will be served by this ministry?*

How many parishioners will be involved in direct, hands-on ministry?*

In what ways? (please describe using specific examples)*

Collaboration: What other parishes and/or community partners are involved in this project? Please list the number of volunteers and funding dollars associated with each one.*

Total anticipated cost of this project/ministry for the upcoming year:*

Amount committed to this project by the sponsoring parish or diocesan entity:*

If this is an on-going project/ministry what plans do you have for sustainability beyond its initial start-up? (see guidelines)*

If this project is funded, how do you plan to publicize it, both in our diocese (to the end that the project might be replicated) and in your community (as a way of letting your community learn of the involvement and concern of the Episcopal Church)?*

Finally, please attach the following:

A letter of endorsement from the rector of sponsoring parish or the chairperson of the Diocesan entity making this grant request.
A copy of the Project/Ministry Budget using the form provided.
A completed Grantee Report on HH&H Project/Ministry using the evaluation form provided.

Letter of endorsement

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Copy of budget

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Completed report (for those having received funding previously)

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