Black and Indian Missions for Parishes – Grant Application Black and Indian Missions Grant Application for Parishes The Black and Indian Mission Office awards grants to diocese, schools and religious education programs to support the evangelization of African American and Native American/Alaska Native communities. Grant funds are used to shine the light of Christ in communities by enlivening parish life and catechesis, helping educators reach students, empowering evangelizers and encouraging vocations. Black and Indian Grant Applications are due March 1. If you have questions, please contact grants@jacksondiocese.org. Contact InformationType of Grant Request*African AmericanNative AmericanName of Parish, School or Organization* Parish and City Parish or School Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Name of person completing the application* First Last Title or Position Applicant's Email* Applicant's Phone number*Grant Accountability for Previous YearTotal grant awarded in previous year(Note: If you did not receive grant monies from the Black and Indian Mission Grant program last year, you may skip this "Grant Accountability for Previous Year" section.)Total number of people servedPlease detail how the grant funds were used:Grant Request for Current YearAnnual total budget for the program:*Number of people served*Annual cost per person served by the program:*Number of program ministers*Average annual salary/stipends for program ministers*List organizations and amounts of other sources of financial support:*Total received from other sources of financial support:*Amount requested*Provide a detailed description of how the grant will be used:*Will partial funding be acceptable? Yes No By checking this box, you certify that your pastor or principal is aware of and approves of this grant application. Make sure to attach endorsement letter to this grant request.* My pastor and/or principal approved this application All information on this is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I must complete the online official Grant Progress Form by March 1 for this grant award and that failure to do so can result in disqualification of the recipient in the next funding process. Priest Endorsement Signature*Please have priest/principal endorsement letter with signature stating they know this grant is being submitted.
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