Applying for an MG&O Grant

Every year MG&O makes grants to a variety of non-profit organizations that work at the local, national or international level. Applications are reviewed by the committee and selected for fit with the Matthew mission statement and alignment with priorities identified through surveys of the Congregation. 


MG&O conducts surveys of FCC members to identify priority needs to which MG&O should direct its grant-giving. In 2015, our survey confirmed FCC’s top three priorities as homelessness, abuse & neglect, and hunger. Our preference is to support local organizations, but we also support national and international causes. In 2017, the Congregation affirmed through an additional survey support for a broad span of programs serving the homeless.


In 2017, we supported 14 organizations—listed below—with operating, program, and strategic impact grants totaling $42,500. Because of a reduced Mission Giving budget, this was a significant reduction from previous years, and our emphasis was on support for the homeless.


Grant Cycle Schedule

January 15 - Applications open

May 1 - Application Deadline

August 15 - Grantees notified

September 1 - Grants awarded


See below to learn more about the process...

2018 MG&O Application Process

The 2018 Grant Application

will be available shortly. Watch this Space!

Please note this year’s Grant Application Deadline:

JUNE 1, 2018


The focus of last year’s application (2017) was funding projects that address homelessness in Colorado Springs. Homelessness was identified as a top concern for our congregation in recent surveys and has remained a top priority.


Should you have any questions, please contact MG&O members Charlotte Bundgaard or

Amanda Terrell-Orr.

2017 MG&O Guidelines & Application

There are two parts to applying for a grant from First Congregational Church.


1) Complete and Submit the Application Form (bottom of this page)

2) 

  • Email a type-written request within 10 minutes of submitting the form to Charlotte Bundgaard.
  • Email a copy of your 501(c)(3) designation letter within 10 minutes of submitting the form to Charlotte Bundgaard.

In your typewritten request, please include:

  • a description of your organization
  • a description of your project
  • specify how this grant will be used
  • if you've been a past grant recipient from our church, please detail how the grant money was used and its impact on your organization.
  • a list of any FCUCC members involved with your organization. 
  • You are welcome to include any other information that will support your request.

LAUNCH APPLICATION FORM