Grants
It is because of the generosity of the Scheidelmans and Drozes, we, The Good News Foundation, have been able to award grants each year to non-profits whose mission matches our own. You can apply for a grant if you are federally recognized as having 501(c)(3) or similar charitable status and are located in Central New York.
Grants are awarded to 501(c)3 organizations who evangelize the Good News of Jesus Christ. These grants, not exceeding $5,000, strive to award new ideas and initiatives with the hope that the financial aid will get a good idea off the ground that can become self-sustaining. While new ideas will get preferential consideration, this does not exclude existing programs from receiving a grant.
Your first step as an applicant is to submit a Letter of Intent. The letter must include non-profit status, total funds desired, the purpose of your grant request and how it meets the spiritual goals of our mission. If we find that your request meets our requirements, we will send you a Grant Application Form to be.
You may submit a Letter of Intent by e-mail to pam@thegoodnewscenter.org with a subject line “Grant Proposal” or mail your letter to:
The Good News Center
10475 Cosby Manor Road
Utica, NY 13502
ATTN: Pam
Examples of grant request purposes The Good News Foundation seeks to invest in: (This list is not all inclusive)
- Programs – to support and enhance religious, social, spiritual and family development.
- Training – to support and enhance religious, social, spiritual and family development.
- Support for non-profit organizations with similar spiritual mission interests.
- Technology – with focus on religious and educational enhancement.
- Communication and advertising – to augment awareness of religious organizational needs and support.
- Outreach Ministry – to recruit, encourage, and support individuals and organizations with religious needs.
- Purchase of materials/supplies – to support the distribution of religious information.
- Transportation – for religious oriented activities.
- To support groups of individuals and organizations that need support in such areas as: issues pertaining to the wellness of families, promoting the culture of life, individual services of need, prison ministry, spiritual renewal, etc.
- Youth Ministry – specific support for all youth, encouraging religious and spiritual development.
- Support for start-up non-profit organizations – start-up funds for organizations with similar spiritual missions specifically for seed funds for strategic and financial planning, organizational strategies, incorporating religious need and support and implementation of innovative spiritual programs. Salaries may be included for start-up programs.
- Counseling – to support religious, spirituality, bereavement, family, etc. integrating with spiritual needs.
These are some examples of past grant awards:
*Brunch n Bible Study
*Purchased Fatima Statues
*Prayer Breakfast
*Pro-Life Club support
*Vacation Bible School
*Leadership Training
*Men and Women’s Retreats
*Website Upgrades
Grants are funded partially, fully or not funded based upon merit and at the discretion of the Board of Directors. All grant decisions are final.
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