Full Grants

Full Grants Program

Funder: Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General

Geographic Scope: Great Lakes Conference region

Eligible Applicants:

• Executive Board of the Great Lakes Conference
• Member congregations of the Great Lakes Conference
• Camping ministries of the Great Lakes Conference
• Organizations affiliated with the Great Lakes Conference (educational institutions and denominational interests) may request that the Executive Board or a member congregation file an application as an extension of its ministry

Key Requirements:

• A clear connection must be made in the grant application between the eligible member and any affiliated entity

Grant Purpose: Grants are meant to be:

• Kingdom-oriented: Fund initiatives that advance the Kingdom of God "on earth as it is in heaven"
• Transformative: Facilitate godly change in the lives of the people who are effected
• Intentional and creative: Provide fresh, innovative ways of communicating the Good News of Jesus
• Growth-oriented: Make disciples who make disciples

Reporting Requirements:

• Grant recipients are expected to file a report for each six month period that the grant is open
• Reports expected by May 1 and December 1
• Final report filed upon project completion
• Failure to report within one year results in disqualification from future grant requests

Contact Information:

• The Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference
• The Wilkin Center for Christian Ministries
• 700 East Melrose Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
• Phone: 419.425.9602
• Email: foundationdirector@cggc.org

Additional Resources:

• Guidelines for Grant Seekers document available
• 2025 Preliminary Grant Request Form available

Application Process

1. Preliminary Application Stage
   • Submit Preliminary Application (2025 Preliminary Grant Request Form)
   • Deadline: January 6, 2026 (based on historical deadlines)
   • Submission method: Hard copy or email to FoundationDirector@cggc.org
   • Location: The Foundation office, 700 East Melrose Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
2. Formal Application Stage
   • After preliminary approval, submit formal grant application
   • Must include clear connection between eligible member and affiliated entity (if applicable)
   • Applications should address grant purpose criteria (Kingdom-oriented, transformative, intentional/creative, growth-oriented)
3. Required Materials
   • Guidelines for Grant Seekers (review before applying)
   • Completed 2025 Preliminary Grant Request Form
   • Detailed project description demonstrating alignment with foundation's grant criteria
   • As thorough as possible in application to avoid delays
4. Board Review and Decision
   • Board carefully reviews and processes each Preliminary Grant Request and Formal Application
   • Applicants notified of disposition following Board decision
   • Board may request additional information
5. Reporting After Award
   • Six-month interim reports due May 1 and December 1
   • Use appropriate semi-annual report form (see application section)
   • Final report upon project completion

Report Forms Available

• Semi-annual Report Form for Building Projects, Equipment or Other Capital Projects
• Semi-annual Report Form for Programs and Ministries
• Semi-annual Report Form for Special Charitable Endeavors