North East Presbytery

NORTH EAST PRESBYTERY

WANDILIGONG

YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S

MINISTRY FUND

GRANT APPLICATION FORM

PREAMBLE:

The Wandiligong Youth and Children's Ministry Fund was established from the sale proceeds of the Wandiligong Camp. As this camp was established from the vision of men and women who had a passion for ministry with youth and children, this ministry fund was established to enable congregations and other groups within the Goulburn-Murray Presbytery to undertake innovative ministry with youth and children.

With the changes to Presbytery boundaries, this fund is now available to all congregations in the North East Presbytery.

Examples of uses to which the fund may be applied include:

·  equipment for camping programs

·  Subsidy for travel to distant events

·  resources for worship enabling the participation of youth and children

·  establishment and maintenance of communication networks

·  establishment of outreach ministries (coffee shops, Advent workshops, after school/holiday clubs)

·  building presbytery resources

·  equipment for camping and other presbytery programs

PROCESS:

Congregations of the North East Presbytery, along with the Committee for Ministry with Youth, Children and Families are invited to submit applications for innovative programs. These applications will clearly indicate the ways in which the money is to be used, the vision behind the ministry, and the support for the Ministry within the sponsoring body.

All applications must be submitted using Application Forms which are available from the Contact Person below. Where possible, in addition to sending the original signed application by mail, we would like applications to be emailed to facilitate circulation to the Wandi Committee.

CONTACT PERSON:

Mary Sullivan

899 Clinton Avenue

Albury NSW 2640

Tel: 02 6021 7436

Email:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

There will be two rounds of funding each year.

Applications will close on 31st March and 31st August, with successful funding applications announced at the following Presbytery meetings

PLEASE NOTE:

All sections of this form must be completed. Incomplete forms will be returned.

If there are more applications received in any round of funding than the money available thenpreference may be given to those grants where a financial contribution is made by the applying body.MISSION PLANNING

1. THE VISION

This section should include:

·  a statement of conviction or belief

·  theological reflection on the nature of witness or service

·  what the ministry is setting out to achieve

·  community needs to be addressed or identified opportunities to minister

·  how the vision reflects the commitment of the Uniting Church to mission and ministry

2. PROPOSAL OBJECTIVES

Four or five key aims or goals of the project.

3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This may include:

·  information about the origins of the project

·  data on the characteristics of the group or community which is the focus of the ministry to Children or/and youth

·  community may be residential or be a gathered community identified by common interest, age group or culture

4. SUPPORT FOR PROPOSAL

a) LOCAL COMMITMENT

The contribution of parish or sponsoring group in any of the following areas:

·  material resources

·  human resources (Voluntary and paid)

·  financial support

Relationship with and anticipated impact on other aspects of congregation's life.

b) COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Information on the support of local organisations or community groups:

·  financial

·  other churches

·  schools and other education providers

·  service groups or agencies

·  local businesses

·  local and state Government

c) OTHER PARTICIPANTS

Estimate the support required from volunteers or other unpaid workers committed to the project:

·  number of people involved and hours per week

·  gifts / skills required

·  training opportunities

5.MANAGEMENT

Include here an outline of the accountability arrangements.

This should include:

·  the way in which those involved in the project are to be accountable

·  how supervision will be exercised

·  person responsible for the daily operating tasks

·  arrangements for reporting to the congregation on the project

·  person responsible for financial accountability and preparing budget

·  arrangements for evaluating the project at regular intervals

·  name, phone and address of the convener of the management committee or the person who will act as the point of contact with Presbytery via YC & F committee

6. SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

There are a number of issues that should be considered in relation to Safety and Compliance. Please state how you are going to ensure that these issues are addressed:

·  legal requirements with regard to working with youth and children

·  Safe Place for Children policy

·  responsible record keeping

·  complying with Privacy guidelines

·  if providing food, responsible food handling and awareness of allergies etc

7. TIME LINE

Estimates on the time line of the project:

·  preparation time required to establish the work

·  commencement date

·  estimates on the duration of the project

8. PURPOSE OF GRANT

Outline how the grant will be used to achieve the objectives as set out in 1&2.

9. GRANT REQUIRED

PROJECT BUDGET

INCOME:

Grant Through Fund
Donations
Fund Raising
Loan
Congregation Contribution
Program Participants’ Contribution
Other:
Other:
Other:
Total Income

ANTICIPATED EXPENSES:

Total Expenses

The following questions will help us to allocate money if we receive more applications than funds available:

Will this project proceed if you receive only part of the requested grant?

If so, what is the minimum grant which would enable the project to proceed?

10. CONTACT DETAILS and SIGNATURES:

Contact person:

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Fax:

E-mail:

Minister:

Name:

Telephone:

Signature:

Church Council Chairperson:

Name:

Telephone:

Signature: