Church & Clergy Vitality Endowment – Northern California Nevada Conference

In 2017 the Northern California Nevada Conference of the UCC established an endowment fund to support church and clergy vitality in our Conference.

The intention is that interest from this fund will be distributed each year to churches and clergy based on the criteria outlined below and we encourage churches and clergy to be familiar with this opportunity.

A Continuing Education opportunity for an Authorized Minister that promotes learning, revitalization and is determined to support the ministry of the church and the authorized minister and enhances the health and vitality of the authorized minister. At least 25% of the funding must be provided by the authorized minister. For an authorized minister who is serving as a pastor of a local church, it is expected that the local church will provide at least an additional 25% of the funding.

A program of the church, endorsed by church leaders and determined to enhance the vitality of the church and its ministry. At least 33% of the funding for this project will come from the church.

Applications

Awards to clergy will be considered six times per year. The deadline to apply will be the last day of even numbered months (February 28, April 30, June 30, August 31, October 31, and December 31). Disbursements will be made in the following month.
Awards to churches will be disbursed twice annually. Applications for awards the first half of a calendar year must be received by December 31 of the prior year; awards for the second half of a calendar year must be received by June 30 of the present year.
The Endowment Fund Committee (made up of a Conference staff member and at least two others—either laypersons or clergy) will review the application and determine if the criteria are met and decide on an award amount with the awards being disbursed to churches in January and July.
Within 2 months of the event or the end of the project, a report will be sent to the Conference summarizing how the money was used. Any unused funds will be returned to the endowment.
The Authorized Minister and church agree to support efforts to share the success of any event or program with the wider church in an appropriate way agreed upon by the parties involved.

CCVE Grant Application

Applicants for grants from the Church & Clergy Vitality Endowment

Name of Applicant
Applicant is a(n):
- Authorized Minister with Standing in NCNC
- Lay Member of Local Church
Applicant's Email Address*
Applicant's Phone Number
Name of Local Church
Local Church City & State
Application is for:
- Clergy Renewal
- Local Church Renewal
Please describe briefly the scope of the project this grant seeks to fund. Include details about how the project advances church and clergy excellence and will transform lives for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
What individuals will be involved in this project? What are their roles? How are they connected to the mission and ministry of the United Church of Christ?
What is the total proposed cost of the project?
What is the total proposed duration of the project?

Example: 6 weeks; 12 months; 3 years; etc
Of the total budget, what is the amount you are seeking for this grant?
Are you seeking outside funding from any source other than a Church & Clergy Vitality Grant?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes above, please identify souce(s) and amount(s) here. If you answered no, please leave this field blank.
If your grant is not approved, or is approved for an amount less than what you requested, what is your contingency plan?
f your grant is approved and once your project concludes, what is your plan for sharing your new learning with the Conference?
If your grant is approved, what is your plan for communicating the value and purpose of the Church & Clergy Vitality Endowment to your Local Church and inviting their future participation?
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