ACTS/VIM Fund
A Commitment To Serve/Venture In Mission
ACTS/VIM funds program proposals which address one or more of the following:
- Connect congregational development and community outreach.
- Promote inclusivity and welcoming of outsiders (or program beneficiaries) into the Episcopal Church.
- Foster and broaden clergy and lay leadership in the congregation.
- Demonstrate responsible stewardship of resources.
- Offer creative vision for the church’s witness and presence in the community.
- Promote collaboration and cooperation.
- Provide initial resources for new endeavors (seed money), which might otherwise be difficult to fund.
There is one funding cycle for ACTS/VIM with an application submission deadline of 12 noon on March 1 (or the business day immediately following). Funds will be disbursed in June, provided that all diocesan requirements for funding are met (see below).
How to apply
Applications will be accepted from individual congregations, from a combined effort of several congregations or from a Regional Ministry Network. First time applicants are welcome.
All portions of the application are required at the time of submission, including the vestry resolution and all requested budgets. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
The cap for those who have received funding three or more times is $20,000.
Assistance is available from members of the ACTS/VIM board. The names and contact information are provided in the application package. Please do not hesitate to contact anyone on the board with any questions, concerns or need for assistance.
Diocesan requirements for funding
Churches must be in compliance with financial reporting obligations, including:
- Current parochial report;
- Current audit;
- Pledge card on file;
- Participants in programs for children must have completed the Safe Church training or one similar.
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