National Fund, continued:
For more information contact Chad Martin, Director of the National Fund, in Partners’ Philadelphia office. Or go online to:
fundforsacredplaces.org. Complete eligibility requirements and application information are available online.
Frequently Asked Questions about the National Fund
What is the application process?
All applicants must complete an online Letter of Intent (LOI). LOIs for the 2018-19 funding cycle will be due April 17, 2018.
Each year around 12 to 15 projects will be awarded participation in the National Fund.
Can any faith tradition apply?
Yes! While the majority of awardees will be Christian churches, the National Fund supports synagogues, temples, mosques,
and houses of worship from any faith tradition.
What do participants in the National Fund receive in addition to monetary grants?
All participating congregations receive planning grants, training, and specialized consulting services in support of their pro-
jects. Partners for Sacred Places is a nationally recognized leader in training congregations for effective community partner-
ships, capital campaign consulting for congregations, preservation of religious properties, and effectively communicating the
economic impact of congregations in their communities. The full breadth and depth of these resources are deployed to assist and
support National Fund participants.
The Basilica of Saint Josaphat, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. 2016-17 National Fund awardee using
capital grant funds for ongoing external masonry
repairs. Photo: St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation.
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