How to Apply for a Chalice Lighter's Grant - Next Deadline is April 1.
The guidelines for applying for a chalice lighter grant include:
- The congregation must be a member congregation of the Ohio-Meadville District and the Unitarian Universalist Association for no less than 1 year. Support for a start up satellite or branch congregation may be considered so long as the sponsoring congregation is a qualifying congregation.
- Proposals should promote and facilitate growth and outreach of Unitarian Universalism. For details on examples of what they are looking for, please read the guidelines.
- The applicant congregation must not have received a Chalice Lighter grant from the OMD in the last two (2) fiscal years.
- The application should demonstrate a commitment to socially and environmentally responsible practices.
- It is desirable but not necessary that proposals demonstrate multiple or additional sources of support or income.
- Proportionate congregational participation in regard to UUA Fair Share, OMD District Dues and the Chalice Lighter program will be taken into consideration in awarding grants.
- If your Chalice Lighter project is one that will continue into the future, such as additional staffing or a new church program, or a large-scale capital improvement program, you need to explain how you will continue to fund the project once the Chalice Lighter grant has been fully spent. Your explanation should include information and data explaining (1) what resources will be used to continue funding in the future and (2) what concrete steps you have already taken to assure the availability of these future resources.
To apply for a Chalice Lighter's Grant, download the guidelines (word, pdf), the application form (word, pdf) or both as one document (word, pdf). You will need list the details of your project, your projected budget, provide pledge and budgetary information and verify a vote by the board of trustees of the congregation to make the application. Currently the OMD Resource Development Team reviews the applications and recommends one to the executive committee of the OMD Board the current receipient of a call.
Deadlines for the four calls are: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Submit the application to the District Office and the District Administrator will distribute it to the appropriate team members. Please note that submitting the application electronically makes distribution easier and quicker. Even if you cannot submit all your supporting data electronically, please submit the actual application via email.
If you have questions during the application process, please contact the district office for assistance.
