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The congregation of Advent Lutheran Church approved the Advent Mission Fund in 2009. Initial funding came from a generous bequest from the estate of Jacob Moeller. As the beneficiary of such a generous bequest, Advent established the Advent Mission Fund to provide long-term support of church and community ministries including:

• spreading the gospel by extending the social mission of the church;
• providing long-term mission support, and
• cultivating future generosity.

The first fund distributions were made in 2010. The fund is intended to grow through investments and additional gifts.

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Grant applications are accepted and considered once a year during the regular processing cycle and the optional backup cycle. Applications are accepted between February 1st and April 30th for the regular cycle and between July 1st and September 30th for the backup cycle. The backup cycle will only take place if annual funds are not fully distributed during the regular cycle and at the sole discretion of Advent Lutheran Church. Applicants that are turned down in the regular cycle will not be reconsidered in the backup cycle.

All grant applications must be received by the Committee by the April 30th deadline via mail delivery to Advent Lutheran Church to be considered by the Mission Fund Committee. Exceptions or extensions will not be granted.

The Mission Fund Committee will review all applications to determine if they meet the grant criteria and to consider the amount of the funding request. Reviews will be completed by May 31st.

Selected applications will be submitted to the Advent Lutheran Church Council for review and confirmation. Advent Lutheran Church council confirmation and approval are anticipated by June 30th.

Applicants will be notified of the decisions by July 15th.

Disbursements for approved applications will be made before July 31st.

Applicants should check the Advent website at www.adventnyc.org to determine if there is a backup cycle.

All grant applications must be submitted to the Committee by the September 30th deadline.

The Mission Fund Committee will review all applications to determine if they meet the grant criteria and to consider the amount of the funding request. Reviews will be completed by October 31st.

Selected applications will be submitted to the Advent Lutheran Church Council for review and confirmation. Council confirmation and approval are anticipated by November 30th.

Applications will be notified of the decisions by December 31st. Disbursements for approved applications will be made before January 15th.

Advent Mission funds are distributed annually under five categories:

• Poverty
• Education and Mission Trips
• Lutheran Partners
• Crisis Recovery
• New Advent Ministry Initiatives (start up funds)

If your organization can effectively reach out to a community in need in one or more of these five categories, we welcome your proposal.

Application proposals should be a minimum of $1,000 but not more than $20,000.

The total amount of funding may vary each year. The amounts allocated to each category will also vary depending upon the number of approved applications, how well they meet the mission's objectives, and other considerations of the Mission Fund Committee and the Advent Lutheran Church Counsel.

Your program must be one that:

• Reaches out to those in need in one or more of the distribution categories,
• Encourages the personal involvement of Advent members
• Has received less than two (2) prior grants from the Advent Mission Fund.
• Is sponsored by a tax exempt charitable organization
• Fits within the mission of Advent Lutheran Church

Applications for on-going operating support, including salaries, will not be considered.

Grants will not be awarded in the names of individuals. All individuals must be sponsored by an established charitable organization.

We are interested in learning about your organization, your hopes and your plans. A review of your financial needs and fiscal condition will be necessary as well. Your application package should consist of the following four (4) items:

• Application
  (See application format below.) Note: If you received a grant in the prior funding cycle, in the previous accomplishments section please provide information on how the funds were used, challenges and outcomes.
• Financial Budget and Plans
  A detailed budget or financial plan for the current year and your proposed budget or financial plan for next year
  Note: The budget information is for the program receiving the grant, not the sponsoring organization
• Business appendices
  a. Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  b. Copy of annual report
• Optional submission of pictures
  We welcome pictures (maximum of 2) that represent the activities of your project. Be sure to enclose the name of the organization and contact person with the photo.

• As part of the Advent Mission Fund Committee review, we may request a site visit
• We require seven (7) complete sets of your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Your package should include your application, financial budget and plan, financial statements,and optionally, pictures. Other non-essential information or flyers should not be submitted.
• Content for each section of the application should be completed in the space provided. Application information should be in continuous presentation. Please do not create new application sections, add attachments that are not requested, or redirect the reader to look in other sections or documents for further information.
• We encourage you to provide double sided copies.
• Mail the entire package within the application submission period to: Advent Lutheran Church, Attn Advent Mission Fund Committee, 2504 Broadway, New York, NY 10025. Hand delivered packages will not be accepted. Applications submitted by email will not be reviewed.
• Be sure to title each section of the requested information with the application title/name. Failure to do so may make your application appear to be incomplete and thus rejected.
• You must submit all pages of your application on 8.5 by 11 inch paper.
• Questions about funding proposals may be directed to Advent Mission Fund at missionfund@adventnyc.org