Center/Church Grants Application

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Church Grant Committee Application Form (the application uses the word, “Center” which applies to either “Church”, “Center” or Canadian “Centre”. Many of our international centers do not or cannot legally use the word “church”. )

I,*

a licensed Minister of Religious Science through CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, Golden, CO, do hereby submit my application for a center grant.
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Grant Application Information
Name of Center / CSL Ministry:*
Address, City, State, Country and Zip Code:*
Ministers Name:*
Website:*
Ministers E-mail:*
Ministers Direct Cell number:*
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For those with an existing center, answer the following questions. If you are applying as a new center just fill in the words "New Center".
The legal name and location of my center, fully affiliated with CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, is.*
My center has been in continuing existence for the following number of years.*
I have been the senior minister of this center for the following number of years.*
The average Sunday attendance at my center is.*
The average monthly income of my center is.*
The average monthly expenses of my center is.*
The website address of my center is.*
For those applying for a Church Grant as a new church or center, answer the following questions.
I am a new graduate of HOLMES INSTITUTE with a center affiliated with CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING and wish to establish a new center. Its name and location will be:*
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I have taken the following steps towards the establishment of my center. Answer these questions:
1. Have you filed articles of incorporation with the state legal entity?
2. Have you filed for and obtained recognition by CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING ?
3. Do you have completed Bylaws?
4. Have you met as a Board of Trustees or Leadership Council?
5. Have you conducted any center services?
6. Do you have any statistics that show congregation support or growth?
7. Do you have any other information that will show the stability and growth of your center?
Steps towards the establishment of my center:*
I am applying for a grant for the purpose of:*
What is the total amount in dollars you are requesting?:*
A detailed breakdown of the funds requested is as follows:*
Explain specifically your need and how you will use these funds:*
I am a graduate of the Holmes Institute. Please provide the name of your dean, your campus and the year graduated:*
Tell us in no more than two paragraphs what you believe Science of Mind means to you:*
Tell us why this grant is necessary for the success of your new ministry. Why do you need our help? Add any additional information to help us in the assessment of this grant request:*
ESSAY: Tell us anything you want us to know about you, your spiritual journey, and your life that will assist us in approving the grant. Your essay should be limited to 750 words.*
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References:

Please include two or more references and letters of reference. Please include their contact phone numbers and email addresses. One of the letters should be from your Holmes Institute Dean. Have the references emailed to both:

Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner- Church Grants Committee Chair - Send a message
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Distribution:
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Make check payable to:*
Send check to this address:*
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Personal Information:
Your Full Name (Person filling out the application):*
Address:*
City:*
State:*
Country:*
Zip:*
Your Position held at your Center:*
Direct Phone / Cell Number where you can be reached for questions?:*
E-mail:*
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Submission Declaration:
On submission of this form I hereby declare that each and every one of the statements and all information supplied by me in this application are true and correct. Date:*

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Center/Church Grants Application

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