The Bob and Carolyn Tucker

Greater Vision Outreach Ministry

2017 Community Mini-Grant for

General Operating Support

Note: You may complete an online version of the application at www.bchfamily.org/greatervision or
email this form and necessary documents to

Grant Guidelines

The Greater Vision Outreach Ministry of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina will award grants contributed by BNC Bank to community and faith-based nonprofits and churches in Davidson County who provide social support and outreach to underserved and/or low-income individuals and families that reside in Davidson County. Organizations must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

·  Must be a 501 (c)(3) exempt nonprofit organization

·  Must be based in Davidson County, NC

·  Must serve the disadvantaged population of Davidson County, NC

·  Must be an organization with an operational budget less than $100,000

·  Focus of service must include one or more of the following:

1.  Hunger and Basic Needs

2.  At-risk Youth

3.  Health

4.  Human Services

5.  Personal Development

6.  Training

Please provide the following attachments to be considered for this grant:

·  IRS tax exemption letter

·  Board member list with affiliations

·  Brochure, flyer or annual report

·  A photograph and description that we are permitted to use in a slide presentation that highlights your organization

Deadline

Please submit your completed grant applications online before 5 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017. Grant applications can be accessed online at www.bchfamily.org/greatervision. Organizations are limited to only one (1) submission.

Applications can be submitted online or by filling out this form and emailing it to Marjorie Rorie at .

Grants will be awarded on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 starting at 11:30 a.m. at Mills Home Baptist Church located at 701 Watson Circle, Thomasville, NC.

Please contact Marjorie Rorie, Director, Greater Vision Outreach Ministry, at or 336-747-0018.

General Organizational Information

Date:
Name of Organization:
Federal Tax ID Number:
Executive Director/Pastor:
Organization’s Physical Address including City and Zip:
Mailing Address including city and zip (if different from physical address):
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Website Address:
Primary Contact Person
(if not Executive Director):
Primary Telephone Number:
E-Mail Address:
Purpose of Grant (two sentences):
Authorizing Signature:
Print Name:

Proposal Narrative

What is the mission of your organization?
How many people does your organization serve annually?
What geographic area do you serve?
What specific target group(s) do you serve? Please provide statistics.
Which of the following best describes the focus of your services? / Hunger and Basic Needs
At-risk Youth
Health
Human Services
Personal Development
Training
Provide a description of the need(s) that your organization addresses:
What are the goals of your organization?
What measurable objectives do you have in meeting your goals?
Why is your organization unique?
What are some past accomplishments and/or achievements of your organization?

Budget

What is your total organizational budget?
What is the amount of funds being requested?
Describe how funds will be used:

Survey Questions

Would you be willing to partner with us to address the city’s needs? /
Yes No Unsure at this time
How can the Greater Vision Outreach Ministry serve the community effectively as your partner?

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