ENDOWMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION REQUEST

 

Purpose

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church seeks grant proposals from not-for-profit community organizations, our own congregation, the California Southwest Synod, Lutheran World Relief and International Ministries.

Availability

Grants are available for requests that support at least one of the major grant categories of Social Ministry, Evangelism or Outreach and other ministries including support for programs, capital improvements, and student scholarships within Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (SVLC).

Requirement

1. Grant monies are to be spent on specific ministries within the SVLC Congregation, for outreach into our community and to other communities of our state, nationally and internationally through the serving arms of the church, including colleges, seminaries and related ministries.

  1. Applications must include a clear plan and timeline.
  2. Describe the financial need for grant support.
  3. State the potential for achieving the objectives.

Priorities

  1. Grant requests relating to the support of programs and needs of SVLC and the Simi Valley community.
  2. Requests that involve matching funds from one or more other sources.
  3. National and International support, with Lutheran ministries taking priority over other organizations.

Process

  1. Application shall be submitted on this form which can also be found on the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church web site: svlcsimi.org (found under the ABOUT tab on the menu bar)
  2. When writing this grant proposal, please take the time necessary to develop a realistic and clearly achievable plan. Also indicate how your program, project or need is innovative and/or includes partnerships with other entities.
  3. The Committee meets quarterly, normally in January, April, July, and October. Requests must be received no later than the end of the month prior to each scheduled quarterly committee meeting.
  4. Mail your request to 4191 Cochran St Simi Valley, CA 93063; or use the on-line application below.
  5. Upon receipt of your request, you will receive an acknowledgement.

 

Committee Members

Lynn Bonelli, Susan Caranchini, Victoria Hess, Don Rommereim, Marilyn Shapiro, Matt Squire, Adrienne Stuck

NOTE: IF YOU SHOULD REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING THIS APPLICATION, YOU MAY CONTACT THE ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE AT endowment@svlcsimi.org