1. How long does the process take?
Grant requests may take as little as a few weeks or as long as a year or more from start to finish. Reasons for delays could include:
- lack of submitting correct documentation (such as submitting a State document for the EIN #instead of the required Federal document)
- slow or no responses from your references (in Step 2)
- timing of receiving your forms compared to our OLCF Board meetings
2. Is there a cost to apply for a grant?
There are no application fees to apply.
3. What if our church cannot finish the project by the grant deadline?
We offer extensions, when possible, if the church contacts our office to review the request.
4. Will OLCF pay our contractor/vendor directly?
Funding is made only to our church applicants. It will be your responsibility to handle payment with your contractor and/or vendor associated with your grant request.
5. What about emergency type situations which require urgent attention such as an HVAC system which suddenly stops cooling? Or a weather event that causes a roof to leak?
Any case requiring immediate consideration would be handled on a case-by-case basis. If the church has insurance, you will need to pursue a claim.