Church & Clergy Vitality Grant Fund – Northern California Nevada Conference

IT’S BACK!

The Northern California Nevada Conference of the UCC has revitalized the Clergy and Church Vitality Grant Fund! to support clergy and churches.  This grant fund was started in 2017 but later discontinued due to other priorities.  The new funding will come from a gift to the Conference plus a draw from the interest of the NCNC Endowment Fund. It will be distributed each year to churches and clergy based on the following criteria:

A Continuing Education opportunity for an Authorized Minister in good standing, 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. Note! Clergy who apply should be in a demonstrable sustainable and supportive covenant in the life of the Conference and the UCC, and up to date with Life Long Learning and other requirements such as mandated reporting, racial justice training and boundary training.

A program or project of the church, endorsed by church leaders and determined to enhance the vitality of the church and its ministry. This is not for salaries. At least 33% of the funding for this project will come from the church.  Note! Churches who apply should be in a demonstrable sustainable and supportive covenant in the life of the Conference and the UCC. Churches should participate in their Association and the Conference.

Procedures for Applying: 

Grants will be disbursed twice annually. Applications for grants are due on March 31 and September 30 each year, with grants being determined and delivered the following month.

The Grant 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 in April and October.

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 grant.

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.

CCVF Grant Application

Application for grants from the Church & Clergy Vitality Fund

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Name of Grant 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*

Grant 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.*

Please describe how the applicant meets the criteria of being in “supportive and sustainable covenant” with the Northern California and Nevada Conference *. (e.g., participates in conference workshops, meetings and trainings; participates in Association meetings and events; church contributes to Our Churches Wider Mission, Neighbors In Need, One Great Hour of Sharing, Christmas Fund and Strengthen the Church.)*

Have you or any of your Church Delegates or Congregation attended the most recent Annual Gathering/Meeting?**

Have you or members of your congregation volunteered as a member of one of NCNC's vital committees?*

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

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?*

If 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 Grant to your Local Church and inviting their future participation?*

Please upload your project budget here*

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Please upload your project plan here*

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