Do you or your organization have an idea how to help your neighbors in these difficult economic times but need a small grant to get your idea moving? First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) is looking to support projects that promote social justice and peace in the local community. By setting aside our Easter offering, we hope to award several small grants of a few hundred to a few thousand dollars to help facilitate worthy community endeavors.
All proposals are welcome and are reviewed by a committee of church members. Selection criteria in awarding grants include the size of the population to be served, the nature of the services provided, and expected benefits to the community.
Grants from previous Easter and Christmas collections have been awarded on a nondenominational basis to a diverse group of applicants for a wide variety of causes. Monies from the recent Christmas Collection were used to: assist home repairs for senior citizens, support breast health in underserved neighborhoods, help address the racial achievement gap in the city, and to help promote healthier eating in some of the Philadelphia schools.
Application forms can be obtained by calling the office of First United Methodist Church of Germantown at (215) 438-3677, or request a form online at WWW.FUMCOG.org
For consideration, completed proposals must be returned to the church office at 6001 Germantown Ave., no later than Friday, March 13, 2009. Organizations with non-profit tax-exempt status should include a copy of their 501-3c certification. Recipients will be notified of their selection by April 3rd. Funds should be awarded by early May.
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