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How to Apply

Grant applications must be submitted in writing—or by using the Grant Application Guide—to the Foundation by April 1 or October 1. See the schedule below. All information regarding grant requests must be channeled through and processed by the Grant Committee, not directed to individual board members.

Grant applications must be signed by a Plymouth Church board or committee chairperson and must include the following information:
  1. purpose of request, who will be served, and desired outcomes/anticipated results
  2. grant request amount, total itemized expense budget, and other income sources
  3. timetable for use of funds.

A final report evaluating outcomes/results must be submitted to the Foundation within 90 days of the grant funds having been spent. Unused funds must be returned to the Foundation.

Annually, funds available for grants are calculated at 3-1/2% of the "Distribution Base," a three-year average of the Foundation's current assets.

When to Apply

Request due Foundation decision Award date
April 1 First week of May June
October 1 First week of November December

For more information, contact Plymouth Church Director of Administration Jennifer Hines at jhines@plymouthchurch.com or by calling 515-255-3149, Ext. 19.




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Bequest Language


The official bequest language for the Plymouth Church Foundation is:

"I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Plymouth Congregational Church Foundation [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose."

Learn more about making a bequest.

"The Foundation is a catalyst enabling us to realize alternate visions, alternate futures."

—Sr. Minister David Ruhe

"The Stepping Stones grant helped start a life-changing ministry."

—Angie Witmer, Minister to Young Adults and Youth

"The Foundation grant meant each choir received new robes—symbolizing they are one voice in the church."

—Sharon Parker-Lenihan, Director of Adult Music and Fine Arts

"Contributing to the Foundation is an act of faith, because with your contribution you plant a tree in whose shade you may never sit."

—Sr. Minister David Ruhe

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