Migrant Needs Grant Application

Funded by the 2023 Bishop's Appeal

As followers of Jesus, we take seriously the commandment to welcome the strangers in our midst. Whether they traveled from Venezuela on foot, crossed the southern border of the US seeking asylum and were put on buses to Chicago, or flew across the ocean from Ukraine to escape the Russian invasion, we want to offer compassion, love, and care to our neighbors.

Eligible Ministries

Northern Illinois Conference churches and related organizations that provide programs, activities, or direct assistance for migrants in their community may apply. Priority will be given to ministries that show potential for directly benefitting migrants, be they individuals or families. Projects that also receive support from other community-wide organizations, whether as in-kind, volunteer hours, or financial contributions, are especially encouraged to apply.

Awards:

Grants will range from $500 to $2500.

The Bishop’s Appeal Grant Award Team will review applications on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are expended. The team will meet monthly or as needed to review applications.

Date *

Name of the Project *

Amount Requested *

Sponsoring Church/Organization/Individual *

Address of Sponsoring Church/Organization/Individual *

Email of Sponsoring Church/Organization/Individual *

Person Responsible *

Email of Person Responsible

Phone Number of Person Responsible

Write a brief sociological description of the community and the local church/organization. If individual: share a brief biography. *

As followers of Jesus, we take the commandment to welcome the strangers in our midst seriously. Please write a brief description of how this grant will help migrants & refugees in your community. *

Have you done any other ministry/project with migrants & refugees? *

Yes

If answered yes to currently having a ministry/project with migrants & refugees, please explain.

If organization is a church, has this project been discussed and approved by the church Administrative Council?

Yes

If organization is a church, do the church members have ownership of the ministry?

Yes

How will success be measured in this project? These goals should specify the number of persons served, the number of persons involved in the ministry, time commitment, etc. *

Other sources of income to support this ministry. *

File upload for detailed information if needed.

PLEASE NOTE

Funds are limited, so grant requests may not be granted in an amount than originally requested.

We expect a brief evaluation of the project/ministry. If possible, some pictures

Questions?
Contact Rev. Jonathan & Rhodalyne Crail, Refugee Ministry Co-Coordinators at jcrail@firstumc.net

Migrant Needs Grant Application