ECF Letter of Intent (LOI) to Apply for Grant Funding - Fall 2025

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The LOI Instructions provide specific information about common mistakes people make when completing their Letter of Intent. You should download them and read them BEFORE starting this form.

I acknowledge that I have downloaded the LOI Instructions and have read them thoroughly.

Yes

Organization/Parish Information

Organization/Parish Name

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

County (if more than one, list all)

Website

Contact Information

Organization Leader/Rector

Name

Title

Phone Number

Email Address

Board Chair/Senior Warden

Name

Title

Phone Number

Email Address

Request Contact

First Name

Last Name

Title

Phone Number

Email Address

Add me to ECF's email list so that I receive updates and information about future grant cycles.

Organization/Ministry General Details

Organizational Status

Name of Fiscal Agent (if you are fiscally sponsored)

Tax ID/EIN Number

Annual Parochial Report

Include your more recent Annual Parochial Report.

Tax Status

If you are an Episcopal worshiping community that is not a parish, include your tax determination letter or the tax determination letter of your fiscal sponsor.

Tax Determination Letter

Iinclude your tax determination letter.

Tax Determination Letter - Fiscal Sponsor

Include the tax determination letter for your fiscal sponsor.

Year Incorporated

How did you hear about ECF?

ECF at Your Parish

ECF Ambassadors serve as the primary communications conduit between ECF and their parish, not only raising awareness for the Foundation’s efforts, but also keeping ECF current on the outreach events and opportunities occurring throughout the Diocese. Learn more at ECFimpact.org/ambassador

ECF Ambassador First Name

ECF Ambassador Last Name

ECF Ambassador Phone Number

ECF Ambassador Email Address

On ECF Sunday, The Rev. Canon Lang Lowrey will preach at your services about ECF's call to serve the poor and oppressed in our Diocese, and during adult formation ECF Executive Director Lindsey Hardegree will address how we might be able to do that in a long-term sustainable way that benefits both your parish and the least among us. Learn more at ECFimpact.org/visit

Has your parish had an ECF Sunday in the past two years?

What is the date of your parish's most recent ECF Sunday (either past or upcoming)?

Please list available Sundays over the next 6 months when an ECF Sunday can be scheduled. Lindsey Hardegree will reach out to your rector to discuss availability.

Episcopal Partnership

ECF requires that all grants include a substantial partnership with a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. What is the name of that parish? (If you partner with more than one parish, please select whichever parish is your primary partner for this request - you may detail your additional partnerships at the end of this application under "Additional Information.")

ECF requires a statement of support from your partner parish's rector and vestry. This statement will address the nature and history of your partnership as well as how the parish is enriched by your partnership. A current statement is required with each LOI/application - statements previously submitted will not count towards the current LOI, and your LOI will will be considered incomplete without this statement. We ask that the parish complete this statement themselves, and ECF will confirm with you when we have received your parish's statement.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Statement of Support is due at the time your LOI is due, so it may be useful to send this information directly to Lindsey Hardegree as well so that she can start this process before you submit your LOI. Her email is LHardegree@episcopalatlanta.org

What is the name and email for your primary contact at your parish? We will work with them to obtain your completed statement of support.

About Your Organization/Ministry

What is the organization/ministry’s primary program area?

generational poverty	homelessness
human trafficking victims	hunger
people impacted by the criminal justice system	refugees and immigrants
other

Other (please specify)

What is the organization’s mission statement?

What is the organization’s vision statement?

Summarize the organization/ministry’s history.

Describe the organization/ministry’s work and target audience (where is your primary outreach and where do your constituents reside)?

Membership Listing for Board of Directors/Vestry

Financial Statements

Financial statements for the last complete fiscal year, including a Statement of Income and Expenses and a Balance Sheet.

Are these financial statements audited?

If no, explain why you have not received an audit.

Grant Request

What kind of funding does your proposal request?

Capacity Building: obtaining or improving skills, knowledge, tools, and other resources to equip your ministry to perform with greater scale or impact.Capital Project: physical needs to expand or improve your ministry, such as renovation/construction, equipment, or vehicles.Operating: direct economic aid through food, clothing, rent, utilities money, and other assistance.Other

Other (please specify)

Purpose of Your Proposal

What is a challenge in your community, and how are you uniquely positioned to solve it?

How will this funding strengthen the organization/ministry’s ability to address community needs and opportunities?

Amount Requested

Project Budget

Does this project involve renovation/construction on church-owned property?

Attach a letter of approval for your project from Rev. Canon Lang Lowrey, Chair of the Architecture Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.

We acknowledge the following:

As a part of this construction project, all required permits will be filed, all utilities will receive a positive inspection, all safety concerns will be professionally addressed (including, but not exclusive of, rodents, lead paint, asbestos, mold, foundation, etc.), and all efforts will be made to create a clean, safe, and hospitable environment.

Yes

Upon request, copies of said inspections and/or certifications will be made available to ECF for review.

Yes

ECF is not a general contractor and is not qualified to conduct inspections.

Yes

Additional Information

Provide any additional information or explanation that you feel needs further clarification for the application.

Authorizing Signatures for Parishes

Typing your name acts as your official signature and certifies that you have personally reviewed this application and that the information presented is complete and meets all eligibility criteria as outlined in the guidelines.

Signature of Rector

Signature of Senior Warden

Authorizing Signatures for Organizations

Signature of Organization Leader

Signature of Board Chair

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