CREF funds are administered:

• for the purpose of supporting activities and/or projects which reflect the values of the current membership of the church (such as a new program, expanding a current program, or a facilities expansion/capital investment)
• exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, or scientific purposes. 
• for projects limited to the San Antonio Metropolitan Area (the project in SAMA, as is the organization)
• for projects targeted for completion under 2 years.
• to 501 (c) (3) organizations only

Organizations applying for grants will be asked to provide the following information:

• Background information:  physical location and directors, mission and/or purpose, and a brief history of the organization
• Information about the activity/project:  description, how it will be carried out, project costs and need for funds
• Project timeline and completion dates
• Expected project outcomes:  impact on community and its betterment, specific alignment with any UU Principles

Award recipients will be required to submit an Evaluation Report the following Spring summarizing the events and/or accomplishments of the project.  If the project goes extends to the second year, a second final report is expected.

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