Eligibility Requirements

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1 The Mission of the Diocese of Olympia We envision the Diocese of Olympia as one of the healthiest places in the Episcopal Church, growing and moving through the opportunity and challenge that come with being situated in the None Zone of the largely unchurched Pacific Northwest. We are a diocese on solid footing, with open communication and a resolve to live together in Christ and with Christ. We see our differences as blessings and we are committed to sharing those blessings with the world around us. We believe the core purpose of a diocese is building up the Body of Christ by living into our Baptismal Covenant and we seek to be more intentional about our Baptismal Identity as people of the Diocese of Olympia. We want to emphasize our baptism through service that reflects the calling we have been given as the church. We continue this year to have our Lenten and Holiday appeals to fund the grants for the ministries transformed by Episcopal Community Action across our diocese. Meeting the needs of our hurting world is the work of the church in establishing God s kingdom. Episcopal Community Action gives us the ability to extend our reach farther. The truth about being human is that we cannot be everywhere, but through our gifts we certainly can be there for countless numbers of God s beloved children who need us. Our diligence, attention, and generosity are the tools we use to support the work of the church being done by the deserving ministries through Episcopal Community Action. As Christian brothers and sisters we are called together into action through the waters and rite of baptism to live our faith responding to human needs. Likewise, as a church and a diocese we are called to live grateful and generous lives in response to what God showers upon us so that these blessings can grace the world around us. The ECA is one way we can put our Baptismal call to generous thanksgiving into action. Eligibility Requirements Episcopal Community Action (ECA) was started by our diocesan convention in 1988 as our way to corporately reach out to those in human need in Western Washington where we have Episcopal connections through congregations, the diocese, cooperative mission (between 2 or more Episcopal entities), and/or ecumenical mission (between Episcopal entity and other entities). We are focused on meeting human needs through ministries that focus their attention in the areas of meeting basic human need; children, youth, young adults, and families; promoting spiritual/physical health and independence; and providing shelter/housing and addressing homelessness. 1

2 Diocese of Olympia Episcopal Community Action Application Timeline for 2018 Funding Submission Information Timeline: Completed application must be received by: January 31, first of two distributions Spring second distribution Fall 2018 Please provide printed copies of the entire proposal including attachments, without binders or staples, to the address below: ATTN: Episcopal Community Action Diocese of Olympia th Ave E Seattle, WA

3 Diocese of Olympia Episcopal Community Action 2018 Grant Application Ministry Information Organization/Ministry Name Address City State Zip Code Address for sending correspondence/checks if different City State Zip Code Staff contact person for this application Telephone Name of Episcopal Liaison Parish Affiliation Telephone Year organization was founded What is your organization s fiscal year? Jan 1-Dec 31 July 1 Jun 30 Other What is your organization s mission statement? 3

4 Statement of Agreement Diocese of Olympia Episcopal Community Action 2018 Statement of Agreement In order to assure that your organization understands what is expected of participating agencies in the 2017 Episcopal Charities Appeal, we ask that your Board of Directors and/or program coordinators review these criteria and consent to their compliance. 1. Our organization is non-profit. 2. Our organization provides a response to a human need in accordance with our Baptismal Covenant. 3. Our organization demonstrates sound management practices, as evidenced by an active board, a low ratio of administrative to program costs, and ongoing communications with the Diocese of Olympia. 4. Our organization possesses identifiable support within the Diocese of Olympia as defined in the Eligibility Criteria. 5. Since inclusion in ECA is an endorsement of our program, we agree to mention that we received ECA support when approaching other Episcopal Church entities for support. Print Name Date Signature Organization Executive Director Print Name Date Signature Organization Board President or Rector/Vicar 4

5 Program Description Program Name: Proposal Information 2018 Funding Request Amount $ Funding Priority Areas Please select one service category area that best represents the program and/or services for which you are applying for funding. Supporting Children/Youth/Young Adults Supporting Families Promoting Physical or Spiritual Health & Independence Providing Housing Addressing Homelessness Meeting Basic Human Needs (food, clothing, etc.) 1. What is the geographic region you serve? 2. What is the number of FTE (full time equivalent) staff in your ministry? 3. What is the number of FTE (full time equivalent) volunteers in your ministry? 5. How many individuals or families did you serve in 2017? 6. How many individuals or families do you estimate you will serve in 2018? 7. Please add any additional comments which you feel are important for consideration by the review committee: Please enclose any recent newsletter, public relations stories/press releases, individual stories that ECA would be permitted to use to publicize the impact your ministry is having with individuals. 5

6 In addition to all completed forms - Applicants not incorporated within the Episcopal Church need to submit: Copy of 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter List of current Board of Directors and Episcopal Church affiliation Copy of the organization s most recent financial statement Contact for financial information with phone and Please provide printed copies of the entire proposal including attachments, without binders or staples, to the address below: ATTN: Episcopal Community Action Diocese of Olympia th Ave E Seattle, WA