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Programs that address direct
human service needs are the major focus of grants given by the
Foundation as opposed to building or capital improvement programs.
Priority is given to those requests that address and support the
vision, mission, core values and critical issues of the New England
Annual conference.
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Unless otherwise specified by an endowment agreement,
grants are primarily given to programs within the United Methodist
community.
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Grants for new program
start-up costs are given preference over underwriting existing
operating budgets.
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The proposed project needs
to have identified a real need, and the grant is an effective means of
meeting that need.
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Where possible, grants would
have the likelihood of making a positive difference for the The United
Methodist Church and her people.
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It is hoped that the grant
would stimulate other giving to that cause or to other United
Methodist causes.
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Grant projects need to have
the ability to survive beyond the support of the United Methodist
Foundation of New England. Matching-fund grants are sometimes given to
encourage growth in donor base.
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Grants are not made to fund endowments nor made to
individuals.
