- Grants for Sabbath Leaves
- Grants for Study Leaves
- Grants for SPE Clergy Peer Learning Groups
- Grants for Workshops and Conferences
Grants for SPE Clergy Peer Learning Groups
The Resource Center for Pastoral Excellence is making available to existing SPE peer groups a limited number of mini-grants in amounts up to $3000 each. Approximately one-half of the funds available annually will be disbursed to groups submitting proposals for enrichment activities at the RCPE on the campus of
Peer groups are expected to contribute matching funds in some amount toward expenses in their proposals.
Peer groups desiring to receive a mini-grant should write a brief proposal (no more than 3 pages) that includes the following:
- A description of the peer group and its purpose; indicate the number of participants as well as denominational, gender, and racial makeup
- A description of what the group would like to do, indicating a goal or goals and plans for activities intended to help the group achieve its goal/s. The description should indicate how the proposed activity will reinforce the group's overall purpose. The date of the proposed event or activity should also be included.
- A simple budget detailing expenses such as travel, lodging, meals, books, honorariums, entertainment, & etc.
- The amount of matching funds the group will commit toward expenses in the proposal
Group activities should be completed within one year of proposal approval.
RCPE staff are available to assist peer groups in the preparation of proposals.
Groups receiving mini-grants will be asked to complete a brief written evaluation of their experience. An evaluation form with specific questions will be sent to groups for this purpose.
Proposals for mini-grants in 2010 will be received beginning January 15. Proposals should be submitted as an attached document file via email to mkwilson@samford.edu.
Notification of action on proposals will typically be made within 6 weeks of receipt. Proposals will be considered in the order received.
For more information contact:
Michael Wilson, Program Director
(205) 726-4064
