United Thank Offering applications available for 2012 Episcopal Church grants

The application process for the 2011 United Thank Offering grants is now open with forms available here: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/110043_117733_ENG_HTM.htm

Known worldwide as UTO, the United Thank Offering grants are awarded for projects that address human needs and help alleviate poverty, both domestically and internationally within Anglican provinces, dioceses, and companion dioceses.

Applications are due January 15, 2012. Grants will be approved in July 2012 at Triennium at General Convention. Funds for approved grants will be available starting August 2012 for a one-year grant period.

UTO information and contact info are available: www.episcopalchurch.org/uto.

Complete instructions, application forms, and additional info are available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/110043_117733_ENG_HTM.htm

Information important for applying for the grants:

• One application may be submitted by each diocese of the Episcopal Church, with diocesan bishop approval;
• One application may be submitted by a U.S. diocese of the Episcopal Church on behalf of an overseas Companion Diocese (the Companion relationship may be formal or informal), with approval by both diocesan bishops;
• One application may be submitted by invited provinces of the Anglican Communion, with approval by the Archbishop or Primate or Provincial Secretary and, if applicable, the diocesan bishop.

For more information email utoapps@episcopalchurch.org  or call the UTO Office at 1(800) 334-7626, ext. 5130 or ext. 6022. Paper copies of the application are not accepted. If there is a problem accessing the Internet for the online application, please contact the UTO office.