Collaborative Growth Initiative
The Collaborative Growth Initiative is a special opportunity for multi-congregational initiatives that promote the growth of Unitarian Universalism within Prairie Star District, funded using the resources created through the UUA Association Sunday fall of 2007. Proposals need to be submitted by March 15, 2008 for grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. See Collaborative Growth Initiative for the complete requirements for applying for a grant.
Media Grants
Media Grants for congregational outreach, sponsored by Giving to Grow.
Chalice Lighters
The Chalice Lighter program helps congregations fund projects to build stronger communities. Chalice Lighters is supported by small, periodic contributions from UUs around the District. The program awards four kinds of grants:
- Chalice Lighters Call: A call for a specific congregation or purpose is issued to the network of Chalice Lighter donors. A call typically yields an amount between $6,000 and $8,000. Calls are designed for the following purposes:
- Initiating a new congregation.
- Assisting in securing a building.
- Assisting in securing professional religious leadership.
- Growth Grants: Growth Fund grants, from a special Chalice Lighters fund, are made in amounts of $2,000 or less for projects which cannot be accomplished without outside assistance and which have the promise of helping the congregation reach out to new membership, improve or expand its program, or enhance its physical facilities.
- Campus Ministry/Young Adult Outreach Grants: Campus Ministry grants, also from Chalice Lighter funds, are similar to in size to Growth Fund grants. They are designed to help existing congregations create or renew a campus ministry or a young adult outreach program.
- Social Justice Grants: Social Justice Grants (up to $1,000, from a separate Chalice Lighters fund) are designed to strengthen, empower, or integrate the social justice role into the full life of a the congregation.
See Chalice Lighters for more information on applying for a Chalice Lighters grant, or for supporting the Chalice Lighters program.
