Thanks to a generous gift from the estate of Isabel Graham at her passing more than 40 years ago, Douglas Congregational UCC established a granting fund, the Douglas UCC Fund. Since that time other gifts and bequests have added to Isabel Graham’s legacy. And, of course, we ask you to consider giving now or later through a will or estate to the Douglas UCC Fund. Half of the interest each year is used for grants, while the other half is reinvested in the fund.

Organizations receiving past grants include Christian Neighbors in Douglas, CARES of Allegan County, Community Counseling & Personal Growth Ministries, United Church Outreach Ministries, Pilgrim Manor, Concerned Clergy of West Michigan, Re-Member, and PADS of Southwest Chicago.

In addition, the DUCC Fund matches the special offerings of the church towards the greater UCC ministries and other local charities. Periodically, the fund will also assist Douglas Congregational UCC with matching grants, loans, or gifts for capital projects.

Applications for grants are accepted throughout the year, with grants being reviewed and approved or denied by a committee in June. The funding cycle runs July 1-June 30, with larger grants being disbursed quarterly. Grant recipients must be non-profit, 501(c)3 organizations, and grants are based on their alignment with the mission of Douglas Congregational UCC.

If you would like to submit a grant proposal, please review the mission of the church, answer the following questions, and submit your proposal by June 1 for consideration in the following year via email to pastor@douglasucc.org or by sending to Douglas UCC, PO Box 519, Douglas, MI 49406. You may be asked for additional information or to make a personal presentation to the DUCC Fund Committee.

1. Name of Applying Organization:
2. Contact Person:
3. Address:
4. Telephone:
5. Fax:
6. Email:
7. Date of Application:
8. If you are not a member of the DUCC Congregation, please explain your relationship to the church.
9. Provide contact information for someone besides yourself who could be contacted for additional information about your organization or project.
10. Identify the project, organization, and program to be funded.
11. Identify leadership of your proposal and any relationship to Douglas UCC.
12. Identify the amount requested.
13. Is the total amount required at one time? If not, what is the timing of requested payments?
14. Is funding being sought for more than one year? If so, elaborate.
15. From what other sources are you receiving funds for this project or have you applied to for funding?
16. The DUCC Fund only awards causes which are consistent with the Mission Statement of Douglas Congregational UCC. Please describe how your proposal relates to, expresses, conforms to, or resonates with that Mission Statement.