2019 Enhancement Grant Application

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Churches are eligible to receive Enhancement Grants for two consecutive years but must reapply annually.

Enhancement Grant applications are accepted and reviewed on a quartlery basis. If approved to recieve a grant, funds will be paid within 30 days of approval. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES:

Friday, March 6, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
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IMPORTANT NOTES:

Once you start the online application, you may go back to the previous screen.

There is a save option (at the bottom of every page under the progress bar) you may use if you are not able to complete the application in one sitting. When selected, you will receive an email with a link to your draft submission.

Following is information you will need from your Clerk of Session or Treasurer to complete the application:

church membership

average worship attendance

annual giving vs. church expenses

If you do not hear from a staff or Administrative Commission for Transformation team member that your application has been received for consideration, please email Jenny Tarrant.
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Requirements:

Completed Enhancement Grant application form

Session meeting with ACT liaison

Establishment of a prayer team

Submit a follow-up report at the conclusion of the project/initiative
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If you have any questions, please contact the ACT chair:

Rev. Steven Werth (412-335-3842/revwerth@gmail.com)
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Church Name* This field is required.
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PASTOR Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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PASTOR Phone Number* This field is required.
Area Code
Phone Number
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PASTOR Email Address* This field is required.
example@example.com
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PRIMARY CONTACT Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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PRIMARY CONTACT Phone Number* This field is required.
Area Code
Phone Number
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PRIMARY CONTACT Email Address* This field is required.
example@example.com
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When does the Session meet?* This field is required.(ex. 7:00 PM on the first Monday of every month)
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Date application was presented, read and approved by Session on* This field is required.
Date
Year
Month
Day
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What is the name of project/initiative* This field is required.
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Please provide an estimated budget breakdown (include estimates for supplies, materials, curriculum, food, etc.)* This field is required.
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How will this project serve the broader church?* This field is required.
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Total Amount Request (maximum of $5,000)* This field is required.
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Have you received presbytery funding in the last five years? If yes, please explain.* This field is required.
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What is the church membership?* This field is required.
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What is the average worship attendance at the church?* This field is required.
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What is the church's annual giving?
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What are the annual church expenses?
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In 100 words or less, how would you describe your project/initiative?* This field is required.
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What are 2-3 goals of this project/initiative?* This field is required.
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In two paragraphs or less, describe how you anticipate meeting these goals.* This field is required.
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The six great ends of the church are:

the proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind,
the shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God,
the maintenance of the divine worship,
the preservation of the truth,
the promotion of social righteousness, and
the exhibition of the kingdom of heaven to the world
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In what ways will the congregation contribute to this project?
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