Applicationfor Ministries and Missions Contingency Funds

Apportionment FUND I of the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church

CONDENSE ALL INFORMATION TO FIT ON THIS APPLICATION FORM.

Applicant Information

Organization Applying
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip Code
Physical Location
Primary Contact / Office Phone
Email / Cell Phone
WEB /

Ministry Identification

Ministry Title(Be specific to this purpose. Fit in space provided. Do not repeat organization name)
MinistryDescription–Who is served? What outcomes are expected? How is transformation evident? (fit in space provided).

Connection with the mission of The United Methodist Church

How does this ministry contribute to the conference vision to increase the number of vital United Methodist congregations and faith communities in East Ohio?
Which of these areas are a focus of this ministry? (more than one may be identified)
  • Creating New and Renewed Congregations /Being part of the Body of Christ
  • Developing Principled Christian Leaders / Becoming more like Jesus
  • Engaging in Ministry With the Poor / Joining Jesus in Ministry
  • Improving Global & Local Health
  • Engaging in Advocacy and Justice / Addressing Systemic Issues

What local United Methodist Congregations are involved in volunteer service with this ministry?
What individual United Methodists provide leadership for this ministry?
(Agencies should attach a list of trustees, board members, officers and/or paid program staff)
In what ways does this ministry build relationships among United Methodists and the community served?
(If this is a Health & Welfare institution, indicate UMA membership and EAGLE accreditation)
Amount requested / $ / This is ___ New funding (limited to 3 years of apportioned funding)
___ continued from prior year(s) Year first funded_____
___ funding for Conference, District or H&W Agencies

Financial Support

Please provide a projection for income and expenses (including this request) for this ministry.
Indicate other funding from UM churches, districts, boards or other UM organizations.
Indicate funding from other grants, churches, denominations, religious or community organizations.
How are you expandingstrengtheningthe base of support for this ministry?

Was this request a part of the regular budgeting process and turned down? If so describe why.

Is it anew or emerging ministry that is already running?

Is this a contingency which could not have been anticipated?

Has this been funded in prior years by some other means?

Signature of Applicant ______Date ______

RETURN THIS FORM TO:

Conference Council on Ministries

P O Box 2800

North Canton OH 44720

Criteria for contingency recommendations:

  1. Contingency funds are available
  2. Has not been turned down in or circumvent the normal budgeting process
  3. Does not duplicate other apportioned budgets
  4. Would have been funded had it been received in the Ministries and Missions budget cycle.
  5. Is this a contingency that could not have been anticipated?
  6. If new or emerging – how will this ministry generate sustainable growth?
  7. Are there funds elsewhere that could be used? What options have been explored?
  8. What would delaying this request do to the need?