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Supporting documents

3-year budget for the immigration program

Provide a budget that lists your expected income and expenses.

Include income from this grant, contributions from your church, and other income sources you expect to receive. You can include in-kind income, which means non-cash donations such as staff time, expert services, office space, furniture, and equipment.

Click here to download a sample budget.

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Church commitment letter

Provide a letter from the church that answers the following questions:

• What is your overall vision for the immigration program?
• How do you plan to integrate the immigration program with the church’s other ministries?
• How do you expect the immigration program to contribute to the health and mission of your church?
• How do you expect the immigration program to contribute to your community?
• The resources they will commit to the program over the first 3 years.

The letter should be no more than 3 pages. It should be signed by the Senior Pastor or other qualified representative for the church.

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Recommendation letters (optional)

You may include recommendation letters explaining why the letter writer believes your community needs immigration services and/or why your church is well-equipped to open an immigration program.

The letter should include information about the letter writer’s qualifications and their relationship with or knowledge of the church.

Letters may be written by:

• A representative from your denomination’s national or regional (district) office.
• A representative from an association or group of churches that you are a part of.
• Representatives from churches or organizations that will partner with you on the immigration program.
• Community leaders.