APPLICATION PROCESS

Only online applications will be accepted. Once the application has begun, it must be completed at that time. The application cannot be saved to be completed at a later time. We suggest answering the questions in a Word Doc and copying/pasting to the application. For your convenience, a list of the application questions is provided by clicking here, or you can print the application form. Do not send a Word Doc of the application — it will not be reviewed.

Completing the Grant Application

First, carefully read the Grant Guidelines.

Make sure to address each question in the application.  If a question does not apply, make sure to indicate that in your response, and explain why it does not apply. 

The budget is a financial representation of the project.  Make sure the budget items relate to the project.  Include an explanation for each expense, and double check your calculations. Any grant application with a budget that exceeds $500 will not be reviewed.

Gather Supplemental Materials:

See guidance for Supplemental Materials submission below.

  1. Letter of Support from the Pastor, Youth Director, youth member, or a parent (Youth Ministry/Activity)

  2. Letter of Collaboration from the health and wellness facilitator, or collaborative organization (Health and Wellness Ministry)

  3. Letter of Support from the school principal*, or authorized representative* (Classroom Educator Proposals)

  4. Letter of Support from the Pastor or Executive Director (Youth; Health and Wellness Ministry/Activity)

  5. Proof of church designation, or 501(c)(3) tax exempt status

  6. Proof of classification of an under-performing public school

*The school principal or authorized representative must be able to accepts grants on behalf of the school.

All letters of support should state the individual’s involvement in the project (if applicable), and address the importance of the project to the church or classroom/school. Letters of support from the Pastor, Executive Director, and Principal must explicitly state s/he supports the submission of the application. All letters of support and/or collaboration must be on official letterhead.

Supplemental Materials Submission Email: Click here for a sample email.

Send supplemental materials as a separate email to ladybugadmin@ladybuggiving.org.

The subject line should read: Supplemental Materials

The body of the email should include:

  • Name of Church/Faith-Based Organization or School

  • The name and email address of the Point of Contact or Authorized Representative. It is a good idea to include a second contact person.

  • Type of Application: Ministry or Classroom Educator

  • Ministry or Education Activity Type: Youth; Health and Wellness; Professional Development; Classroom Projects/Supplies

  • A list of the attached documents: (Example: Youth Letter of Support; Parent Letter of Support; Pastor Letter of Support; Health and Wellness Facilitator Letter of Collaboration; Proof of Church Designation; Proof of 501(c)(3) status; Proof of under-performing classification).

A successful submission must include answers to the application questions, a budget within the limit, and the narrative explaining how the budget items relate to the project. The final step is to email the supplemental materials to Ladybug Giving by March 31st.  Click here for a sample Supplemental Materials Submission Email.

 Have questions about the application process? Email us at ladybugadmin@ladybuggiving.org