Blackhawk Presbytery
Monday, April 23, 2018
Supporting Thriving Faith Communities in Northern Illinois
Blackhawk Presbytery
1922 N. IL Rte. 2
P.O. Box 199
Oregon, IL 61061
815.732.6111
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Mission/Peacemaking Grant ProgramWhen funds are available in its Mission Fund or Peacemaking Fund, Blackhawk Presbytery offers grants that support the presbytery’s vision and mission and that of the Presbyterian Church (USA). These funds are available to Blackhawk Presbytery's churches, entities, and recognized networks and partnerships. The Mission Grant Program is funded through contributions to Blackhawk Presbytery's mission funds and Peacemaking contributions, and is administered through the Mission Committee of the Presbytery.
Funding Criteria for Mission Grants
Additional Criteria for Grants Funded Through Peacemaking FundsProjects requesting support from Peacemaking funds must relate to peacemaking in at least one of the areas identified in the Peacemaking Program’s Commitment to Peacemaking: worship, prayer & bible study, peacemaking in families & community living, community ministries, study & response to global issues, global security, and making peace with the earth. Learn more about the Commitment to Peacemaking.
Accountability Requirements
ProcedureWe prefer to receive applications via email. Download the application (.doc), complete it, and mail the application to the Mission Committee, c/o Blackhawk Presbytery, P.O. Box 199, Oregon, IL 61061, email to office@blackhawkpresbytery.org or fax to 815.732.7325.
Funding CalendarApplication deadlines are 30 days after each stated Presbytery Meeting (5 times per year – February, April, June, September, November). The Mission Committee's policy is to read the request one month and to vote after a second reading at the next meeting. They reserve the right to waive this policy as necessary. Funding awards are dependent on the availability of funds.
Questions?This program is coordinated by the Mission Committee. Please contact the Mission Committee Moderator or the Presbytery office.
This program is made possible by churches' contributions to Blackhawk Presbytery's mission funds, and by their contributions to the Peacemaking Offering.
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