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Baltimore-Washington Conference's Building Grants and Loans Application
Building Grants and Building Loans may be granted to BWC churches and charges that need to do significant building renovations. Grants are generally given to churches to do renovations in order to develop a new ministry. Loans are generally given to churches for maintenance such as boiler replacement and roof repairs. Loans are only given if churches or charges can demonstrate the ability to repay the loan. Loan applications that are recommended by the Unified Funding Task Force are forwarded to the Baltimore-Washington Conference Board of Trustees for final approval. Building grants and loans are generally one-time awards. If you would like to save and continue this application later, you will be required to create an account.
Church/Organization Name
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Church ID Number
District
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Canal
Harbor
Lakes
Reservoir
Tidal Basin
Two Rivers
Church/Organization Mailing Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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Project Contacts & Info
Project/Ministry Name
Project Coordinator's Name
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First Name
Last Name
Project Coordinator's Email
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example@example.com
Project Coordinator's Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Project Coordinator's Role Within Faith Community/Church
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Project/Ministry Mission Statement
Date project/ministry began or is expected to begin
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Describe how this project/ministry supports the intended purpose of this grant. (see grant description)
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Indicate SMART goals for this project/ministry and the expected date by which you hope to achieve the goals. (at least 3 goals required)
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Smart Goal
Expected Completion
Goal #1
Goal #2
Goal #3
Goal #4
Goal #5
Describe the characteristics and numbers of persons who will benefit from the project or ministry you have described.
Scope of Work - Describe your project/ministry plan, including: why this project or ministry is needed (current conditions); the project’s/ministry’s purpose and goals; program activities and how funds will be used to accomplish the identified goals; and identify key leaders and their roles in implementing the project/ministry plan.
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Has the faith community or church previously received funding from this grant?
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Yes
No
Who will partner with you in this work?
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How will you evaluate the program/ministry?
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Budget
Include total expected expenditures and income for this project/ministry in the following budget areas. Additionally, you will need to attach a detailed, itemized budget.
Project Expenses
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Amount
Total Project
Total Salary/Benefits
Total Operations
Other
Project Income
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Amount
Total Fundraising
Total From Other Grant Sources
Matching Funds
Other
Total Grant Funds Requested
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please use whole numbers
After grant funds have been exhausted, how will this project be funded/self-sustained?
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If you don’t receive the requested amount, will you still move forward with the project/ministry?
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Yes
No
If receiving other funding sources, please describe how other funders have supported this project and results.
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Are you currently investigating the use of funding from any of the following groups?
Conference Advance Specials
Regional or District Funding
Equitable Compensation
General Boards or Agencies
Planned Giving
Foundations
Other
Will you or have you applied for matching funds?
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Yes
No
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Upload Previous year’s audit (or unaudited financial statement)
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Congregational Vitality, Growth and Engagement (Please submit the numbers that were reported for year each.)
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Current Year
Last Year
Two Years Ago
Number of church members
Average worship attendance
Average Sunday School attendance
Number of professions and reaffirmations of faith
Percentage of Worshippers engaged in ministry
Percentage of apportionment paid
Is or has the church or charge been in arrearages?
Status of Congregational Finances (Summary)
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Current Year
Last Year
Two Years Ago
Total Income (statistical report)
Number contributing units
Operating expenses
Apportionments Paid $
Benevolences
Total expenses reported on statistical report (include pension and medical for pastor)
Surplus/Deficit
Conference Support
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Upload End of year Treasurer’s report for three previous years and latest year to date report.
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This project involves:
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Provide explanation/narrative for each listed below that will be affected by this request and how funds will be used
Estimated acquisition/construction start and completion date
Sanctuary
Parsonage
Other Buildings
New Construction
Remodeling
Repairs
Refinancing
Equipment Purchase
Geographic Location of Property
For property presently leased or rented (not owned) by a United Methodist congregation or affiliated organization.
Are any of the buildings or properties involved in this grant / loan request leased or rented?
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Yes
No
How would you describe the area?
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Rural
Suburban
Urban
Describe the area.
Ownership
Who presently holds the title to the property?
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Is the title to the property clear?
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No
Is the church incorporated?
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Yes
No
What is the legal or corporate name?
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Does the property deed(s) have reversionary clauses?
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No
Financing Status and Terms Sought
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Amount
Total estimated building project cost:$
Total amount paid out to date:$
Cash on hand and firm commitments to date:$
Loan requested:$
Source of revenue to ensure payment:
Value of all restricted assets (building funds, designated trusts, endowments, etc.)
Value of all unrestricted assets (investments, trusts, etc.)
Copies of bank statements to validate information.
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Summary of Indebtedness (Enter an amount for each applicable debt. If not applicable, you may skip this question.)
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$ Amount/Response
Unpaid Pension and Medical From Previous Calendar Year:
Outstanding Loans (attach copies of loan statements)
Other Indebtedness:
Purpose of Debt:
Lines of Credit:
Apportionment Status (% Paid to-date):
Apportionment Status (% Paid last calendar year):
If applicable, detailed indebtedness.
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Loan 1
Loan 2
Loan 3
Name of Creditor
Date of Loan
Principal
Remaining Principal
Maturity Date
Interest Rate
Interest Overdue (if any)
Security Held
Corporate Relationships
Are there any corporate entities legally related to the church?
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Yes
No
Do any of these corporate entities encumber the church?
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Yes
No
Not applicable
If the response to either question is yes, please provide a concise but detailed description of the relationship and obligations of both the church and the corporation.
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