Criteria for support

We use the following criteria to assess requests:

The project should

• in some way have a Protestant or ecumenical character or context
• function in the field of church social welfare, mission, pastoral care or culture
• be able to count on support from churches or church institutions
• be likely to become financially independent (from our foundation) after the initial period
• be supported by the work of volunteers
• stimulate initiatives and community spirit

Sending in your request

A request for financial support should be submitted in writing and should contain the following information:

• A short description of the activity
• A budget of expenses and income stating
  • what contribution comes from the community and what support comes from external sources
  • If possible, a recent annual financial report
  • An overview of other funds or organizations from which support has been requested

The application process

After receipt of your request:

• It will take at least 4 months before a decision is reached due to the infrequency of the board meetings
• The process may take longer if we need more information from you
• There is no point in calling us (we do not run an office)
• You will receive a reply in which the grounds for our decision is specified

Forms of support

We work with the following forms of support:

• Donations
• Conditional loans
• Conditional guarantees

If support is granted, we also specify which conditions apply and the method of payment involved.