Investment in Leaders Fund

We are excited to continue the ECORC Investment in Leaders Fund for 2024.

The Assembly of Elders of the East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) have approved the request of the Formation, Nurture and Justice Team to create an ECORC Investment in Leader Fund.

The submission form can be found on this page. It will allow you to upload documents, including a void cheque for banking.

Background

To provide both ministry personnel and lay leaders with financial assistance for learning events, grants through the Investment in Leaders Fund are available for the 2024 calendar year.

Criteria for selection

Applications can only be received by an individual once per calendar year.
At least half (1/2) of the entire fund is reserved for grants to lay leaders.

If you have any questions or if you need any help with the application, please contact Sharon Hull – shull@united-church.ca or 1 – 800-268-3781 ext 6165.

2024 INVESTMENT IN LEADERS FUND GRANTS

To provide both ministry personnel and lay leaders with financial assistance for learning events, grants through the Investment in Leaders Fund are available for the 2024 calendar year.

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Criteria

One of the guiding criteria adopted is an effort to share equitably the funding allotted to our Regional Council. Therefore, grants will be limited to one-third (1/3) of the associated costs, to a limit of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250). There is no longer an expectation that the Community of Faith and applicant must share the remaining costs equally. • Applications can only be received by an individual once per calendar year. • At least half (1/2) of the entire fund is reserved for grants to lay leaders.

Applicant information:

Description of applicant:

Clergy

Lay person

Other

Applicant name*

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone*

Extension if any

Mailing Address:

Name of Community of Faith:*

Location of Community of Faith:*

Learning Event information:

Event name/location:*

Name of event?, Where?
Who is organizing (involved/invited)?

Description of the program/activity/event*

Please provide information about the event:

When is it occurring?

How will it be done?

Why do you want to attend?

Learning Event Expenses:

Registration/ Tuition Fee*

Room and Board

Travel - Mileage

Use the United Church of Canada rate (The rate has been set at $0.55 per km as of Jan 1, 2024)

Other costs

Please describe and list. For meals not included with lodging: (Please note that the cost of alcoholic beverages cannot be claimed) Breakfast - Up to a max of $20.00, Lunch - Up to a max of $20.00 , Dinner - Up to a max of $35.00

Total of all costs*

You can apply for 1/3 of this amount (to a maximum of $250)

Amount requested from the Investment in Leaders Fund*

1/3 of the total cost listed above, up to a maximum of $250

Please enter a number less than or equal to 250.00.

Information: (Next Steps)

One application per year. Applications will be reviewed by Sharon Hull. You will receive confirmation of approval.

Once I have been approved, I will pay and submit my receipts.*

I will receive 1/3 of the cost (up to a limit of $250)

Yes, I am aware that I will need to submit receipts

Sharing the experience*

I will submit a report of the outcome of the learning event. The report will be submitted to the Formation, Nurture and Justice team by sending it to Sharon Hull. The report can be in written form or video and will be shared on the ECO RC website / ECO RC weekly newsletter and other social media.

Yes, I am aware that I will need to submit a brief report

Direct deposit banking information:

With the onset of COVID-19, payments are being made strictly by direct deposit and no cheques are being issued. Please attach a void cheque or direct deposit form (now available through your bank app). There is an option to upload files and supporting documentation later in this form.