ICJS will sponsor a “Capacity-Building Grant” program to offer grants of up to $1,000 each to Maryland-based organizations with volunteer chaplains and/ or up to three staff chaplains to pay for supplies, professional development, or other resources. These grants are to specifically address the interreligious needs of chaplains in small organizations with limited access to other resources.
In a statewide survey conducted by the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab in partnership with ICJS, we learned that resources are unevenly distributed among chaplains. These grants are to specifically address the interreligious needs of chaplains in small organizations with limited access to other resources.
See the guidelines below to learn more and apply.
Up to $1,000 for reimbursement of funds
Note: Grants will be distributed as reimbursement after documentation of expenses has been submitted. Checks will be issued within 30 days of submission of the receipts and the report.
Supplies or materials involved in providing spiritual care. Examples could include, but are not limited to, Muslim prayer rugs, Christian hymnals, or Jewish prayer books.
Training for staff regarding religious holidays and practices.
Fees for professional development focused on interreligious study.
Note that salary or wages of staff are not permitted uses.
We are so pleased to be able to offer these grants to chaplains and spiritual care providers. These grants will expand the reach of chaplains and spiritual care providers to help them better serve their communities.
Program Director for Religious Leaders