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​Mustard Seed Mini Grant Program

THE M25 INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES MUSTARD SEED GRANT PROGRAM TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS & HUNGER-
​Deadline: May 31, 2018

Total Amount Available: up to $7,500
Online Application Due: May 31, 2018
Announcement of Awards: June 18, 2018 (approximate)
Award Disbursement: July 2018
 
Granting Priorities
Grant requests submitted to the Initiative are viewed in light of our primary objectives as found in Matthew 25:35-36- “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
 
Accordingly, the Initiative has outlined the following priorities by which grant decisions will be made:
 
  1. We seek to equip and empower local organizations and faith-based entities to provide safety net services to the poor and homeless. Safety net services include food and shower programs.
  2. We seek to foster support for the Cumberland County Code Blue Coalition and/or Housing First Collaborative. Applications should demonstrate how the organization has supported the Cumberland County Code Blue Coalition and/or Housing First Collaborative and indicate their commitment to further support the program.
  3. We seek to support organizations that have served as Code Blue Hosting Centers or official Support Churches/Groups (staffing or coordinating Code Blue/ assisting with Housing First).
  4. We desire to support dynamic projects that show faith in action. Therefore, we typically do not to fund individuals who are serving in administrative roles, or projects for debt relief, land or building purchases.
  5. The M25 Initiative developed from the Cumberland County Code Blue Program that demonstrated tremendous success in working with other churches & organizations in meeting the needs of the community. Therefore, we will give priority to projects that meet community needs through community partnerships.
  6. Organizations must be willing to invest financially in a project for the M25 Initiative to consider funding that project. We do not consider in-kind contributions alone as local church/faith-based organization financial support.
 
Maximum Grant Amounts:
Showers for the Homeless Program (one for Bridgeton, Millville, and Vineland): up to $500 Matching Grant
Food Pantry or Meal Program: up to $500 Matching Grant
Code Blue Host Church Facilities Grant (does not require a match): up to $500
The M25 Initiative reserves the right to exceed maximum grant levels on a case-by-case basis.
 
How to Apply:
Submit your application at https://www.m25initiative.org/mustard-seed-grants.html. Applications will only be accepted electronically through the website.
 
Preference will be given to churches that have participated with the Cumberland County Code Blue Coalition and/or Housing First Collaborative or declare their intent to participate in the upcoming season. Organizations that receive funding are strongly encouraged to participate in the Cumberland County Code Blue Coalition.
 
The following are ineligible for funding:
Individuals. Organizations without a presence in Cumberland County. Organizations must have legal status in the State of New Jersey.
 
Questions:
Please email info@m25initiative.org or call 1-844-M25-HOPE

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