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
Office hours in June and July are by appointment.
August through October hours will be scheduled and posted at a later date.
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.
