The application period for the 2024 Pacifica Synod Latino Ministry Endowment Fund Partnership Support Grants is now open until January 15, 2024.
INTRODUCTION:
The Pacifica Synod Latino Ministry Endowment Fund, formed from a merger of the St. Mary’s and Santa Ana Accounts by action of the Synod Council on March 12, 2005, provides assistance and support to congregations with existing Latino ministries and/or congregations intending to develop new Latino ministries. Grants may not be used for seminary education or TEEM program costs (please visit www.pacificasynod.org/congregations/funds-for-mission/ for other grant opportunities available for these purposes.)
Congregational grants must have a defined plan for an outreach, worship or other specific ministry. These funds are not intended to cover staff positions. Our committee views these grants as a partnership with financial support from the Pacifica Synod, Latino Ministry Endowment Fund, and additional resources of the Latino Area Ministry Committee as appropriate for both congregations and individuals.
If a congregation received a 2023 Latino Ministry Endowment Fund Grant, a report on the use and accounting of these funds MUST be provided before a 2024 grant will be considered.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for a grant, the congregation must:
- Have a well thought out plan for outreach with clearly stated goals, objectives, and timelines.
- Prove the potential capacity for achieving the state objectives.
- Have congregational approval and support.
- Agree to provide follow-up reporting and accounting on the use of the grant funds received.
PROCESS:
When completed, the application will be reviewed by the Pacifica Synod Latino Ministry Endowment Fund Task Force with approval of the grant by the Latino/Hispanic Ministry Team. Final approval is granted by the Pacifica Synod Council.
The availability of partnership support grants from this fund will vary from year to year based on a fixed percentage of the principle plus interest of the monies available in the PS-LMEF (Pacifica Synod Latino Ministry Endowment Fund).
An application may be downloaded HERE. The completed grant application must be returned to the Pacifica Synod, 1801 Park Court Place, Bldg. C, Santa Ana, CA 92701 or by email to terrirobertson@pacificasynod.org by January 15, 2024.