SOME TIPS ON PREPARING A SUCCESSFUL PROPOSAL

The LWML Chesapeake District Executive Committee will consider the following:

v Does the grant project help us reach the unreached with God’s Word and Sacrament?

v Does it minister to individuals or groups with special needs – the homeless, the disabled, cross-cultural populations, etc.?

v Does it encourage and support preparation for Christian ministry?

v Does the project wisely use Mites to reach many?

Needs less likely to be funded as grants are:

v Salaries,

v Building costs,

v Routine maintenance of property or buildings,

v Production of new materials where good materials are available from other sources

Write the RESOLUTION using the format provided. Only the resolution appears in the convention manual and it is strictly limited to one page, so clear concise wording is a must!

Keep the INFORMATION PAPER as brief as possible. The additional information we ask for should not require more than one to three pages.

Provide GOOD pictures! Digital photos are required for use in preparing the video/slide presentation on proposed grants for the convention in September 2008.

Observe the March 28, 2008 closing date. We cannot accept proposals after this date. After a review of the proposals by the Executive for Mission and Ministry of the LCMS Southeastern District, the Chesapeake District LWML Board of Directors will meet on April 26, 2008, to select the Grant Proposals to appear on the ballot for the September 2008 District Convention. All submitters will be notified of the status of their proposals following this meeting.

Grant Proposals on the convention ballot will be selected by plurality vote. Grants will be ranked and paid in order of rank as funds are received by the District. Our bylaws require funds to be dispersed or put to use within a four-year period from the time of the vote. The convention voting body may extend this time for special circumstances. When changes occur in the plans of an adopted project, the Board of Directors has the prerogative to reconsider the project.

If you have further questions about preparing a grant proposal, contact

Deb Poese –

Vice President Gospel Outreach, at 301-946-4709 or by email deb.poese@verizon.net

Ongoing information is also available at http://www.chesapeakedistrictlwml.org

Return to Grant Proposal Guidelines