Guidelines for Grant Applications

The application should have three parts, as outlined below:

I. Cover Page

Please provide a cover page with the following information:

College

Date of Application

Primary Contact Person E-mail

Mailing Address

Phone FaxName of the project

Partner Congregation

List names & titles of your Micah 6 Coordinating Team

** Your Micah 6 Coordinating Team should have at least five members, including: (1) at least one college staff or faculty, (2) at least one Bonner Scholar or Bonner Leader, (3) at least one congregational member or staff person, (4) a chaplain, pastor or another leader to facilitate spiritual reflection, and (5) other students and advisors who will help coordinate the project.

II. Proposal Narrative

Complete an application narrative, up to 3 pages in length, by briefly describing:

A. PARTNERSHIP: Briefly describe the partnership (proposed or already established) between students and a local congregation. Describe the current relationship between students and a local congregation, and describe the process by which they will participate in planning and implementing the Micah 6 project. Who will serve as the congregation's liaison? Who from the college will serve as project coordinator and advisor to the Micah 6 team?

B. COMMUNITY NEEDS & ASSETS: Briefly describe the community in which you will serve, the community needs you seek to address, and the community assets (or strengths) upon which you can build.

C. JUSTICE & SYSTEMIC ISSUES: What are the underlying issues of justice and injustice that you are likely to encounter in this program?

D. SPIRITUAL REFLECTION: How will students engage in a process of spiritual reflection, which relates to their experiences in service? Who will serve as facilitator for spiritual reflection?

E. ACTION PLAN: Describe in one paragraph the service project and/or social justice ministry you will undertake. Provide an outline of how you will organize and implement this project in the coming year.

III. Proposal Budget

Submit an itemized budget up to $5,000 for the Micah 6 Partnership.

Allowable expenses may include:

• Micah 6 Community Fund: for service program expenses which are part of the Micah 6 initiative
• administrative expenses: such as meetings, planning events, training, and reflection groups
• books and resources: for training, spiritual reflection, and workshops
• honoraria and/or expenses for consultants, trainers, workshop leaders, etc. (25% budget limit)
• travel expenses for representatives to attend Micah 6 Workshops. (25% budget limit)