2021 CAEF Grant Applications Now Available
by Desiree Brattin
Canon for Finance & Administration
Download the application here:
2021 CAEF Guidelines and Application
Forty-one years ago, $205,000 was allocated by the Venture in Mission Steering Committee to establish the Church Assistance Endowment Fund. The fund balance is now $1,059,000 and the Trustees of the Corporation of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri (COEDMO), who manage this program, use a formula that has allocated $57,500 far 2021 grants.
The purpose of these grants is to provide financial assistance to congregations for capital maintenance and/or repairs. This financial resource has assisted our congregations with costly and sometimes unexpected projects such as roof repair/replacements, sewer repairs, and tuck-pointing and has enabled other projects such as painting, refurbishing parish halls, or providing handicap accessibility. Over its 41-year history, this fund has awarded $1,114,069.
lf your congregation wishes to apply for a grant in 2021, please complete the application. The Trustees of COEDMO will review applications received by the deadline and make awards based on the fulfillment of the enclosed guidelines. Grants generally require matching funds and are limited to a maximum of $10,000. A congregation may not receive more than two grants over four consecutive years from this program. Therefore, Church of the Good Shepherd is not eligible to receive a grant in 2021.
IMPORTANT:
Please e-mail your application in PDF form to [email protected] by April 15, 2021. lt must be sent as one PDF file. Emails with multiple attachments will not be accepted. Alternatively, you may forward two (2) copies (at least one of which must be unbound and copy ready - single sided and no staples or paperclips) of vour completed application to:
Church Assistance Endowment Fund
Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
1210 Locust Street, 3rd Floor
Saint Louis, MO 63103
As always, there is no penalty for submitting applications prior to the deadline. Announcement of grants awarded will be made following the June meeting of COEDMO.
lf you have any questions, or need assistance in completing this application, please contact Desiree Brattin.
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