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| Standard Name: | Grant-Making Standard |
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| Relevant Policy: | |
| Relevant Standard: | Church and Project Fund Standard |
| Creation Date: | 8/23/2023 |
| Last Revision Date: |
Table of Contents
General
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Standards
Broadly, Church and project funds are utilized to finance ministry projects and activities. Monies from funds are disbursed through the grantmaking process in accordance with the Funds and Grant-Making Policy for Churches and Projects. Most importantly, grants must be used in a manner consistent with the designated purpose of the church or project fund from which it draws monies. These guidelines apply to each of the roles described below, and they may be shared with ministry partners.
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Designated Grantee is a foreign national receiving monies distributed from the church/project fund in the form of a stipend for ministry purposes relevant to the purpose of the church/project fund. Designated Grantees may also be Affiliate Fundraisers.
Key Responsibilities:
Designated Grantees:
The Fund Custodian agrees to complete a Reliant tutorial on grants and expense submissions and agrees to send a grant report for monies received. The Fund Custodian also oversees the receipt and distribution of monies on behalf of the church/ministry, including stipends for any Designated Grantees.
Fund Custodian communicates It must be communicated to both the Designated Grantee and their donors to confirm their understanding that the church/project funds are not supporting an individual, but rather a pre-approved ministry purpose by a Reliant-approved church/project and ministry partner. Reliant cannot hire the Designated Grantee or have the appearance that the Designated Grantee is being paid for hours worked, even as a contractor. Reliant acknowledges that a Designated Grantee receives a stipend to fulfill the purpose of the fund through conducting the ministry activities outlined on the Master Grant Agreement, and due to these ministry activities, may not be able to devote time to other work activities sufficient to support the Designated Grantee's family, therefore Reliant recognizes that some of the funds may be used for personal expenses.
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Reliant will take reasonable steps of due diligence to ensure that it is not otherwise assisting known or suspected terrorists through its foreign grant-making process, including annually checking applicable governmental lists provided and maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Qualifications for Designated Grantee:
A foreign national may be considered to become a Designated Grantee if the foreign national:
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Submission Standards
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Grant requests are used to request monies from the Reliant church/project fund. Grant disbursements can only occur through an approved church/project fund which can only be created in connection to an approved Reliant partner, and that fund must be created before grants can be requested. The Fund Custodian submits grant requests on behalf of the church/project fund. Authorized Signers of the specific church/project fund must approve grant requests before submission can be received by Reliant and considered complete for distribution.
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Grants can be requested as one-time expense payments, recurring expense payments, or recurring monthly stipend disbursements for Designated Grantees. The Fund Custodian agrees to complete a Reliant tutorial on grants and expense submissions and agrees to send a grant report for monies received. The Fund Custodian also oversees the receipt and distribution of monies on behalf of the church/ministry, including stipends for any Designated Grantees.
Expense Requests:
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If the Accounting Manager is unable to approve within a reasonable timeframe then the Director of Organizational Affairs may approve in their place. If the Director of Organizational Affairs is unavailable to approve within a reasonable timeframe, the Chief Financial Officer may approve in their place. If the Chief Financial Officer is unavailable to approve within a reasonable timeframe, the President may approve in their place.
Reporting Standards
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Reliant requires periodic accounting of the usage of the grant funds and oversees and evaluates the completion of grant reports. The Fund Custodian for the church/project fund is responsible for submitting grant reports and agrees to comply with the grant reporting and monitoring requirements as outlined below. The Fund Custodian also agrees to communicate with Reliant about any problems or post-disbursement changes.
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