How does the grant process work; how are the grant awards decided and how are they paid?
After the training is completed, applications are available to the graduated congregations in the winter and they are given three months to complete them. A grant review committee consisting of professionals that represent the fields of preservation, architecture, philanthropy, religion, academia, and community development will review the applications and assist Partners staff in making award decisions. Partners staff will make recommendations and comments on the congregations applying to the program. All of the grants are paid on a reimbursement basis with a 2:1 match required by the congregation. However, we will give preference to funding congregations that will need our grant in order to leverage additional sources.
