METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GREATER ST. LOUIS

Confidential Application for

Scholarship Grant

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Each year, the Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St.  Louis hosts a major fundraising event to benefit the many ministries of the church.  As part of the teachings of Jesus, we believe that it is right to tithe back to the community 10% of the proceeds from that event.  This grant has been up to $1800 in the past and varies from year to year.  We ask that organizations applying for this grant follow the criteria listed below to be eligible:

 

Criteria for award:                   Non-profit Organization        

                                                                Needed Community Service for St. Louis or surrounding area

                                                                Organization is aligned with same Mission and Values as MCC

                                                                Demonstrated Financial Need

                                                                Organization has Long Term Financial Viability

 

Please fill out the following information and return to Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis., 4247 South Grand, St. Louis, MO 63111.    Please print.

 

Date of Application             _____________________ Application deadline:  OCTOBER 17, 2003

 

Name of the Organization ______________________________________________________________________

 

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________

 

City __________________________ State _____________________Zip ________________________________

 

Contact Person ___________________________________ Title _______________________________________

 

Work Phone _____________________Home Phone (optional): ________________________________________

 

E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________________________

 

Answer the following questions in the space allotment or add one additional page as an appendix.  Provide additional information as you feel necessary to enhance your request (ie, brochure, newsletter, by-laws) This information is optional, not required.

 

Describe your organization’s purpose, goals, and programs? ________________________________________

 

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What benefits do you see in having this financial assistance to your organization? ______________________

 

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Why are you applying for financial assistance? What specifically will the money be used for?_____________

 

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Your total present operating budget is:__________________________________________________________

 

Have you ever applied for financial assistance before at our church?    ___ Yes                ___ No

 If yes, when and under what circumstances?_____________________________________________________

 

Applications will be reviewed at the November Board of Directors’ meeting.  Notification will be mailed to you as to the decision of the Board on the Financial Assistance Award.  This award is considered annually as part of the proceeds for our golf tournament each year.

Applicant’s Signature___________________________________________ Date __________________________