Funding

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).

  • About applications

    Applications will be accepted from individual congregations, from a combined effort of several congregations or from a Regional Ministry Network. There are different application forms for each of these categories available at the bottom of this page.

    Assistance is available from members of the ACTS/VIM board. The names and contact information are provided in the application package.

    First time applicants are welcome and should not hesitate to contact anyone on the board with any questions, concerns or need for assistance.

    The cap for those who have received funding three or more times is $20,000.

    Please note the requirements for ACTS/VIM applications:

    • 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.
    • Participants in programs for children must have completed the Safe Church training or one similar.

  • Diocesan requirements for funding

    Churches must be in compliance with financial reporting obligations, including:

    • Current parochial report;
    • Current audit;
    • Pledge card on file;
    • Certification for Safe Church training.
Application – ACTS/VIM Fund
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ACTS/VIM Board Member Duties
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Questions? Contact:

John King

John A. King

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