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The United Methodist Church, Southeastern Jurisdiction

Intentional Growth Center - 2026 Grant Application Form

Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026 by 5 PM

New Application Updates for 2026: If you received a grant in 2025 but did not use the funds, then you are not eligible again until you use the funds. If you received a grant in 2025 but did not do your final reporting, then you are not eligible to apply for a 2nd year.

IGC Grant Information

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Name of Organization

*IGC Grants are awarded to churches, church agencies, or non-profit organizations (not to individuals or for-profit businesses). Ecumenical groups will also be considered.

Contact Information

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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Website (if applicable)

Your name

Position Title

Mobile Phone Number

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Okay to text?

General Information

Please describe the purpose/mission of your organization (a formal mission/vision statement is acceptable, but please do not paste a URL to your website).

Briefly describe the activities by which your organization carries out its mission:

What is your organization’s total budget for the current fiscal year?

Project Information

Name of Project

Expected Date of Event

Expected Location of Event (if applicable)

Brief One-sentence description

Target audience

How to you plan to market your event to the audience?

How will this project contribute to the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world?

Expected Results

Learning Objectives: What knowledge, skills, or abilities will participants gain as a result of this ministry and/or program?

Desired outcomes: If this project’s objectives are achieved, what noticeable outcomes (for individuals and or community) will result?

Please share a brief tentative schedule or timeline for your ministry and/or program:

Financial Information

Projected Expenses (please estimate what you expect to spend):

Facility

Food and Beverage

Honoraria/Speaker Fees

Materials

Technology/Audio-Visual

Licensing

Marketing

Other

Please elaborate on expenses included in the other category:

Total Cost

Projected Revenue (please estimate the income you expect to support the ministry and/or program):

Participant Fees

entry, registration, ticket fees

IGC Grant Dollars

Grants from other sources

Budgeted Dollars

In-Kind Donations (please explain):

Total Revenue

Total Amount Requested from Intentional Growth Center Grant

Percentage of Budget (or annual budget of organization)

Would this event be possible without a grant from the Intentional Growth Center? Please elaborate in the box below.

By checking this box I acknowledge that the report and photos I share about my ministry or program may be shared on the Intentional Growth Center website. I give permission for this use.

I give permission for this use.

Certification

I understand that if my organization receives an Intentional Growth Center grant, we will be expected to provide a report on the project within sixty days of completion. By typing my full name in the box below, I certify this application is complete and accurate.

The name and contact info below is for a community member who has agreed they will support me in this grant application and use of grant funds (this person might be a church council member, board member, district superintendent, etc. who will help support you and your organization in this effort).

Name

Role

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Have you asked for money from the IGC before?

Did you receive the grant?

Was it the same project or a different project?

Is this a hybrid or in person event?

Is there any other organization in your community meeting a similar need?

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