Plymouth United Church of Christ Mission: To grow in love of God and neighbor.
Plymouth Board of Benevolence Mission: The Board of Benevolences will grow in love of God and neighbor by supervising and promoting the benevolence activities of our church.
General Purpose of Plymouth Special Offering Grants: To support local organizations that enhance the lives of our neighbors in need.
Specific Objective for Current Grant Period: This year Plymouth Congregational Church’s theme is “Heaven on Earth”; or as we know it, God’s Justice. The Board of Benevolence therefore seeks grant applications from non-profit organizations with projects that would fulfill that goal. These projects may include those that ease racism, relieve the burden of excessive incarceration, support immigration, and seek to help those affected by mental illness.
Grant Application Deadline: October 20, 2017
Selection Criteria:
1) Application must have been received by the deadline date.
2) Proposed project fulfills Plymouth and Board of Benevolence missions.
3) Proposed project fulfills the stated objective/focus for the current grant period as above stated.
4) Applicant has non-profit 501©(3) status, or has fiscal agent.
5) Finalist applicants must make a 10-minute presentation to the Board of Benevolence.
6) Applicant is from Des Moines metro area.
7) Applicant did not receive a Plymouth BOB grant the previous year.
Organization Name Date
Tax ID # (if 501(c)(3)) Registration Date
Program/Project Name
Contact Person Phone Fax
Address City State Zip
Mission/Purpose of Organization
Amount of Funding Requested $
How will the funds be used? (brief summary)
Total Program/Project Budget $
Total Program/Project Fundraising Goal $
In addition to the Grant Application Form above, all grant applicants must e-mail the following to be considered for a Plymouth United Church of Christ Special Offering Grant:
Cover Letter (addressed to Jim Ferguson, Chair, Plymouth Special Offerings Committee, 2195 NW 136th Street, Clive, IA 50325). E-mail to :
Grant Proposal (no more than two pages, including the following information)
· amount requested
· background and mission of organization
· purpose of funding
· desired outcomes
Budget (for project or program for which you are seeking funds)
IRS 501(c)(3) Exemption Letter (or documentation identifying fiscal agent, if not 501(c)(3))
Previous Annual Report (if available)
E-mail completed application and all of the above supporting documentation to:
Questions? Phone: Darrel Mullins 515-490-6779