We’re excited for you to take the next step in making meaning together!
There are two steps to the application process.
Step One includes an inquiry form to introduce yourself to our team. Submit this before starting Step Two.
Step Two includes a Listening with Children session, a Pre-Assessment Survey with your team,
and an application that includes information about your project, alignment to your church and MMT, and the budget.
Applications are due by October 12th.
Start Here
Click on the links below for the documents and resources
Step One Inquiry Form
(Submit before starting Step Two)
Various Resources for Inspiration and Guidance
Watch the Grant Writing video below for guidance
Join us for Office Hours
Apply
Pre-Assessment Survey for your Team
(Print and do this survey with your team members, then fill out the results in your application)
Click on the video below for guidance through process and find details, forms, and checklists below.
Listening Resources
Listening with Children Leader Guide
Please watch the video below for guidance
Release Forms for Guardians and Children
(Print and collect these before your Listening Session)
Templates for Family Invitation
(Use this to invite children to be a part of your Listening Session)
If you have questions, please contact Laura Schwarcz, our Project Coordinator, at info@makingmeaningtogether.org.
For more guidance and resources, see below or check out our FAQs.
Hosting a Listening with Children Session
A vital part of this process is hosting a Listening with Children session. Click here for the Leader Guide.
Please watch the video below for a deeper understanding of the methodology and process.
Stay tuned for our next video on how to translate a Listening with Children session into a project plan.
Office Hours
You're invited to join us for Open Office Hours!
Each session offers a one-hour window where you can drop in for support with your Step 2 application process – from listening sessions with children to project planning and budget questions.
Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. If you're unable to attend any of the scheduled dates or need an evening appointment, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@makingmeaningtogether.org.
We will use the same link for each office hours. Click here for that link.
Wednesday, August 5th at 11:00 AM CST/12:00PM EST
Thursday, August 20th at 12:00 PM CST/ 1:00PM EST
Tuesday, August 25th at 11:00 AM CST/ 12:00 PM EST
Thursday, September 3rd at 10:00 AM CST/11:00 AM EST
Wednesday, September 9th at 11:00 AM CST/12:00 PM EST
Tuesday , September 15th at 12:00 PM CST/ 1:00 PM EST
Thursday, September 24th at 11:00 AM CST/12:00 PM EST
Wednesday, September 30th at12:00 PM CST/ 1:00 PM EST
Tuesday October 6th at 11:00 AM CST/12:00 PM EST
Thursday October 7th at 12:00 PM CST/ 1:00 PM EST
To make an appointment, click here to schedule.
Grant Writing Workshop
Lisa Batten from Connectional Ministry at the Michigan Conference, along with the MMT team, hosted a comprehensive webinar on grant writing.
Click here or on the image below to view the recording.
Lisa walked through the key components of writing a successful grant – covering purpose, audience, budgeting, and more.
We encourage your team to watch the recording for insights on planning for and writing your grant proposal.
