Grants!

General Information

Apply for a YAYA Grant

Do you have an exciting youth or young adult ministry initiative that could use some funding to help make it a reality? The Eastern Synod has two types of grants available:

General YAYA Grants
Indigenous Reconciliation Action Fund (IRAF) Grants

Please read the descriptions of both types found below and fill out the applicable application form either in hard copy or online. Applications for funding for the following year are always due in September of the year prior so be sure to give yourself enough time to submit the forms.

Be as creative as you can! Tell us about your ministry initiative and how it will impact not only your target audience but the church and local community at large.

Read the accompanying letter for extra hints and tips. Be in touch if you have questions! (cmorrow-wolfe@elcic.ca)

YAYA Grant Information Letter

Ministries That Have Received Funding

Successful Application Example

Photography Consent Form

YAYA Grant Release Form

YAYA Grants

Printed YAYA Grant Application

Online YAYA Grant Application

ES-YAYA Grant Application Form

Application Deadline: September 30, 2023
No extensions will be granted so please ensure your application is submitted on time.
When submitted this form goes directly to Rev. Christie Morrow-Wolfe, Director - Youth and Young Adult Ministries (cmorrow-wolfe@elcic.ca) for distribution to the evaluation committee.

Name of Ministry Initiative*
Primary Contact Name*
First Last
Primary Contact Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Project Outline*
Please include your project objectives, your proposed timeline, structure for accomplishing ministry, number of expected participants, the average age-range the ministry aims to meet and the number and frequency of meetings or gatherings.
Budget*
Please provide us with a detailed breakdown of your proposed budget.
Evaluation Process*
How do you plan to evaluate your ministry initiative? If you have run a similar project in the past, what was the impact? If you are requesting funding to continue a current project, what will be the increased impact of another year of funding?
Upload Files
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB.
If you would like to upload your project outline, budget and evaluation process documents, please attach the files here.
For those re-applying:
Please outline in detail your actual expenditures to date, the actual number of participants and whether or not you saw this program as successful. Please also include how you hope this program will be funded in the future.
Please note:
Successful applicants will be responsible for providing to the YAYA Committee, at least one photo of the event / activities, along with an evaluation of the pursued project, with proper acknowledgements and consent for publication purposes, after the event/activities have taken place. The deadline will be the same date applications are due for the following funding year.
Photo Consent
The Eastern Synod’s Photo consent form can be found at: Eastern Synod Photo Consent Form

IRAF Grants

IRAF Background

Printed IRAF Grant Application

Online IRAF Grant Application

Indigenous Reconciliation Action Fund Grant Application

Name*
First Last
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone*
Project Description*
Budget*
Provide a detailed budget including the funding requested of YAYA and all other financial contributions secured or pending for the project.
Personnel Needed*
Describe the group of people who will be involved in your project, including a brief description of what you believe they will get from your project. Remember that projects accessing the Indigenous Reconciliation Action Fund must include both Lutheran and Indigenous children, youth, and/or young adults under 35 years old.
Calls to Action*
Describe which of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada are addressed by your project.
Relationships*
Describe how your project will create long lasting relationships between Lutheran and Indigenous communities, including any follow up activities that will accompany your project.
Land Reconciliation*
Describe how your project establishes a consciousness and respect for land and Indigenous territory.
Partners*
Identify which Eastern Synod partner(s) and Indigenous partner(s) will be involved in your project. Provide a name, email, and phone number for both a Lutheran and an Indigenous contact person that can speak in support of the project. YAYA may reach out to these contact people for further information about your project and partnership
More Information & Contacts
More information on the background of the IRAF grant can be found on the Eastern Synod website. Applications are due September 30th for the following funding year and can be submitted to: Rev. Christie Morrow-Wolfe, cmorrow-wolfe@elcic.ca

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Grants!

General Information

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YAYA Grants

ES-YAYA Grant Application Form

For those re-applying:

Please note:

Photo Consent

IRAF Grants

Indigenous Reconciliation Action Fund Grant Application

More Information & Contacts

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