Community Ministry Fund Application

Our Community Ministry Fund Application period for 2024 will open September 15, 2023.

We’re excited to be able to offer community ministry funds to our neighbors working to support Vine Street’s mission to “to actively pursue spiritual growth while contributing to the basic needs of others.” Please read the below guidelines before clicking the Submit Your Application button:

Awarded grants range between $500-$1,500.

The deadline for 2024 applications is October 15, 2023.

Required Documents

Please gather the following documents to upload with your application:

• Your latest IRS letter(s) regarding the current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or Section 170(c) and the public charity status under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) or the Internal Revenue Code

• A current and accurate list of the Board of Directors or Trustees

• The current budget for the specific project for which funding is sought, if applicable

• The annual agency operating budget for the last two fiscal years

• A current balance sheet and profit and loss statement

• From the most recent 990 Federal Income Tax Return Form, the first page

If any of these documents are unavailable by the stated deadline, please state in writing on a separate sheet 1) why they are not available, and 2) when we can expect to receive them.

Agency Interview

A member of Vine Street Christian Church may contact the applicant’s organization to arrange an interview, either in person or via a phone call, to ensure a clear understanding of your request.

Review and Evaluation Process and Timetable

All requests will be reviewed and evaluated by a review committee with final recommendations to be approved by the Administrative Council at Vine Street Christian Church.  Your agency will be notified of the Church’s decision following the approval of the Administrative Council in December 2022.

Not All Projects Can Be Funded

Vine Street Christian Church has the responsibility for the final approval of each grant.  Since we may receive grant requests that far exceed our grant budget, we cannot fund every worthy project.  A decision not to fund a proposal does not reflect on the merits of the proposal or the applicant’s agency.  Grants are awarded on the merits of the grant request yearly.  Organizations should not expect that prior awards guarantee future awards.