MEF General Grants
Qualifications for Consideration
To qualify for consideration for funding, a proposal must address one or more of the following objectives and purposes of the grant:
· Supporting home and foreign Missions engaged in propagating the Christian Faith
· Providing scholarships and other aid for students preparing for Christian service work
· Aiding active and retired clergy directly and by assisting in the education of their children and by providing for the comfort and care of members of their families
· Aiding in the propagation of the Christian Faith and aiding in Christian education at home and abroad
· Advancing education by providing support and assistance to educational institutions and to students and teachers
· Supporting the mission, educational, and outreach activities of First Presbyterian Church of Bristol
Application Procedure
Application: The general grant application may be completed online, viewed and printed here or requested by email to mef@fpcbristol.org.
Deadline: Upon completion, all general grant applications may be submitted by completing the application online, emailed to mef@fpcbristol.org, or mailed to Missionary Emergency Fund, c/o First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Avenue, Bristol, TN 37620.
All questions should be directed to the MEF Administrator, mef@fpcbristol.org.
All proposals must be submitted to First Presbyterian Church by June 30. General grant proposals received after the deadline will not be reviewed.
Please note: MEF application forms may change at any time. The latest version will be available approximately one month prior to the deadline for submission. Check back here prior to submission to ensure that the latest form is being used.
Grant Award Process
General grant applications received by June 30 are evaluated by an appointed advisory committee at First Presbyterian Church of Bristol. The advisory committee evaluates each application based on the qualifications (stated above) that were established by the MEF governing board in Richmond, VA and priorities established by First Presbyterian Church of Bristol. The advisory committee recommends awards to the Session of First Presbyterian Church of Bristol for their approval. Upon approval, distribution of funds is made prior to the end of the current calendar year.
Compliance and Reporting
In applying for an MEF general grant, applicant understands and agrees to the following conditions:
1. Grant funds must be used in accordance with the intent and design of the proposal.
2. If funds are not used for the purposes described in the proposal, grant funds must be fully and immediately refunded to First Presbyterian Church of Bristol.
3. Grantee must provide a full written report (form provided with notification of grant award) by June 30 and include an itemized account of how funds were expended.
