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Global Mission Grants

Churches in the Diocese of North Carolina are invited to apply for funding in support of international missions. The Chartered Committee for Global Mission encourages proposals inspiring the participation of parishes in the Diocese of North Carolina and projects contributing toward sustainability in the community served, with the prospect for self-sufficiency being particularly encouraged.

Applications should be submitted to the Global Mission Committee for review, recommendation and final approval.

Apply for a Global Missions Grant

GUIDELINES

Global Mission Grants

  • Parishes that have an involvement in a global mission relationship are eligible for grants. Grants will not be awarded to individuals.
  • Grants for funding projects from $1,000-$5,000 may be awarded on a yearly basis.
  • Applicants should also demonstrate efforts to raise funds from sources other than Global Mission grants.
  • Preference in granting awards will first be given to requests originating within the Diocese of North Carolina or originating with global relationships with whom they partner, then to those with a relationship with a parish or parishes within the Diocese of North Carolina; and finally to those with a relationship within the Episcopal Church or Anglican communion.
  • Successful applicants must submit an annual report of their progress within 90 days of the one year anniversary of receipt of funds.If report is not received, future applications will not be considered.


Companion Diocese Subcommittees (Botswana and Costa Rica)

  • Parishes engaged or seeking to become engaged in the Botswana or Costa Rica companion diocese relationship are eligible for grants. Please consult with the appropriate subcommittee chair prior to submitting an application. Grants will not be awarded to individuals.
  • Travel expenses for mission team members may qualify for grants. Bringing representatives from Botswana / Costa Rica to North Carolina may be considered.

  • Applicants must demonstrate effort to raise funds apart from the Global Mission Grants.


All applications must be submitted by April 1 or October 1 of each calendar year using the grant application form provided by the Global Mission Committee. Applicants are encouraged to submit requests well in advance of the time the money will be needed. Grant awards are announced in May and November by the Global Mission Committee.

Applicants may be asked to provide additional information after submission.

Written notification of grants awarded will be made following final evaluation of the proposal. All materials will be acknowledged upon receipt and become the property of the Diocese of North Carolina.


ACCOUNTABILITY

Grant recipients are required to submit a written narrative report and an accounting of all disbursements from the proceeds of the grant no later than one year after receipt of funds. The report should address the degree to which the project achieved its goals. Include a summary of best practices and how others might learn from your accomplishments. Photographs and testimonials are highly encouraged. A final report is due upon project completion if the project takes longer than one year to complete.

Recipients are responsible for ensuring that the grant is used for the purposes indicated in the proposal. Variations will be made only at the discretion of the committee granting the funding. If funds are used for other than the stated purposes without explicit permission, the committee reserves the right to withdraw funding.

All reports become the property of the Diocese of North Carolina and may be published at its discretion. A list of grant recipients will be available to new applicants who are in the process of discerning their own involvement with global mission. Grant recipients may be asked to make presentations to parishes to share their experiences and to encourage further outreach.


CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about specific ministries may be directed to:

The Rev. Rebecca Yarbrough, chair of the Costa Rica Global Missions Subcommittee
or
The Rev. Miriam Saxon, chair of the Botswana Global Missions Subcommittee

Correspondence about any of the other grant applications should go to:

Leon Spencer, Chair
Chartered Committee on Global Mission
[email protected]


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Maria Gillespie
Chief Financial Officer
919-600-5311 
Becky Poynter
Accountant

Maria Gillespie

Chief Financial Officer
919-600-5311 |

Maria joined the diocesan staff in April 2013. Her responsibilities include all aspects of finance for the diocese, including the budget, common trust fund, health and retiree benefits and the general administration of the diocese. She also serves as the treasurer of the North Carolina Church Foundation. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a major in accounting and received her CPA. Shortly after, she attended Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, graduating with her Master’s in Business Administration. Prior to working with the Diocese, she worked in public accounting and as an adjunct professor at Franklin University, where she enjoyed teaching students of all ages.

Maria has been married to Jim, her college sweetheart from OSU, for 25 years. She is the mom of three girls, two of whom are twins, and couldn’t imagine life without them. They are a constant joy. When not at work she enjoys being with her family and friends. Maria loves relaxing at Lake Gaston, kayaking/paddle boarding, reading and walking her goldendoodles, Ginger and Penny.

Becky Poynter

Accountant

Becky joined the diocesan staff as an accountant in the spring of 2022. She will be a value-added member of our finance team and assist our chief financial officer with maintaining internal controls, preparing financial reports, and working on the diocesan audit and convention.

Becky is married to her best friend, Greg, and in the mom to a son and a daughter. In her free time, Becky enjoys reading, beginning new cross stitch projects and attending her daughter’s travel softball games.

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