Call for 2010 Partnership in Ministry Grant Applications
Ascension Health is accepting applications for the 2010 Partnership in Ministry Grant. Grants are awarded for up to two years and in amounts up to $50,000 per year. Grants support an ongoing, established program or service or a start-up program. Seton Institute is Ascension health’s primary support for international programs. A small number of international grants up to $10,000 may be given to programs that are not within the criteria for Seton Institute funding.
You are invited to submit an application for the 2010 Ascension Health Partnership in Ministry Grant . In addition to the actual application, please complete the 2010 Budget Form .
Eligibility
The Ascension Health Partnership in Ministry Grant was established to recognize and promote integration and collaboration among the social, education, parish and healthcare ministries of the Sponsors.
Any Health Ministry or organization directly associated with the Daughters of Charity, The Congregation of Saint Joseph, and Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet can submit an application for the Ascension Health Partnership in Ministry Grant. A project or service can be submitted by a group, committee, task force or department.
Entry Process
Entrants should submit a summary of how their project or service has or will make a difference using the listed criteria. Each one of the criteria must be addressed for the grant to be considered. Entries should be submitted on this entry form.
Given the large number of applications we receive, we encourage applicants to select the one or two proposals in each category that best suit the purpose of this grant.
Entry Deadline
Applications for the 2010 Ascension Health Partnership in Ministry Grant must be received no later than July 2, 2010.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the Ascension Health Partnership in Ministry Task Force. Recipients will be contacted and the Ascension Health Partnership in Ministry Grant will be awarded in September 2010. To assure the best possible consideration of your application, please follow all instructions carefully.
Criteria
Following are the criteria used in the selection process for the Ascension Health Partnership in Ministry Grant. Each program or service will be evaluated (see questions 4 and 5) to ensure that it:
Encompasses the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension Health
- Advances the health within the local community
- Serves those most in need – the unserved/underserved
- Promotes social justice
Promotes Integration and Networking
- Promotes collaboration
- Demonstrates networking; e.g. with social, education, parish or other healthcare ministries
Offers New Dimension or Advancement in Care or Service
- Promotes education and prevention
- Supports a holistic model of care (body, mind and spirit)
Uses Resources Responsibly
- Promotes good stewardship of resources
- Exemplifies a cost-effective initiative
- Delivers expected outcomes
- Engages the broader community in meeting this need where possible – demonstrates commitment to partnerships
- Demonstrates the potential for ongoing sustainability (The Ascension Health Partnership in Ministry Grant is not intended to provide ongoing funding.)
