HUG Grant Application

Ministry Grant Program Application & Project and/or Program Plan

Category for Grant Application

Emergency Support:

Providing immediate relief during unforeseen crises such as natural disasters or health emergencies that significantly impact ministry operations.

Capital Assistance:

Offering funding for essential capital improvements and repairs unrelated to unforeseen crisis.

Minister Relocation:

Assisting with the financial aspects of relocating ministers to serve communities in need.

Youth and Family Ministry:

Strengthening programs that nurture the spiritual development of young people and families.

Expansion Ministries:

Supporting the establishment of new Unity ministries, and growth in existing Unity ministries.

International Ministries:

Facilitating the spread of Unity principles and teachings globally.

Grant Application Date

Grant Program Title

Current Name of Ministry

Type of Ministry:

Date UWM Board Approved as a Unity Ministry:

Name of Spiritual Leader

Email:

Current Mailing Address

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Telephone Number ### #######

Extension

Website Address

Current Address if there is a physical location

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Amount Requested:

Commitments:

Commits to contribute at least 20% financially towards the amount requested

Will complete their Annual Ministry Report to be submitted to Unity Worldwide Ministries.

Commit to becoming an approved member ministry in good standing. *See definitions in the Project/Program Plan Instructions Document*

Commits to required reporting to include a simple financial report on how funds were used, activities, and progress toward the goal, per contract.

Project and/or Program Plan

Executive summary:

1. What is this ministry’s mission and vision?

2. How will these funds further the ministry’s mission and vision?

3. What progress has been made in bringing forth your mission/vision?

4. In what ways do you see this ministry advancing the Unity movement?

5. Describe the members of your launch team/steering committee (who are they, roles & responsibilities):

6. List 3 priorities/measurable goals for your first year with projected dates of completion:

Ministry Description:

1. Describe the services, classes, and programs you are offering to meet the needs/interests of your target audience? (List each service and why you re offering it.]

2. How will your ministry receive compensation/financial support for these services?

3. How will receiving this grant support and/or expand these services?

Market Analysis:

1. Describe in detail the group who will be served by your program/project.

2. Why are you focusing on this group?

3. What does your target audience need?

4. How will your ministry fulfill these needs?

Marketing Plan:

1. Acquisition Channels

• How will your target audience find you? (e.g., search
engine marketing, event marketing, blogging, comarketing,
paid, etc.)
• What do you plan to prioritize this year?]

2. Tools & Technology

• How will you use technology to track and find your
target audience?

Financial Consideration:

1. Projected P&L

Explain your profit and loss projections for at least one
year. If you’re expected to turn a profit shortly after one
year, include that date in this section.

Remember your commitment to contributing at least 20%
financially towards the launch of your services.

2. Break-Even Analysis

• Share at which point in time and after how many contributions are reached before you break even.

Funding Requirements:

1. Describe in detail the plan for using the grant money to include specific action items, timelines, and budgeted expenses (keep in mind disbursement will be on a quarterly basis).

Remember to upload the following items:

The Proposed Usage of Money outlined below: