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The Foundation of the Diocese of East Carolina

This foundation was formed by the Diocese of East Carolina for the purpose of holding, managing and investing property of the Diocese of East Carolina, either temporarily, for a specified or indefinite time, or permanently, and the purpose of providing (1) funds, the income from which is to be used for the promotion of new work in the Diocese of East Carolina and for the development of the religious, educational and charitable work of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of East Carolina, (2) funds to be used for making loans to parishes, missions, diocesan institutions and church organizations for capital improvements and (3) funds for capital grants to parishes, missions, diocesan institutions and church organizations for capital improvement.

Grants Committee

The Grant Committee of the Foundation of the Diocese of East Carolina urges anyone with program or project needs to apply for grants that will be awarded for 2022 through the Endowment's Undesignated Funds. These funds will be available to the applicant no later than January 31, 2023.

*The Grant Application MUST BE COMPLETE AND IN THE DIOCESAN OFFICE BY SEPTEMBER 1st. For questions or assistance, please contact Doug Chesson via email or phone (252) 809-2476

To complete the digital Foundation Grant application:

  • Click on the Digital Grant application in the sidebar of this page
  • Download the PDF and complete the required fields
  • Save the PDF under a different name and then email it to Doug Chesson

Alternately, to print and complete the application by hand:

  • Open and PRINT the Foundation Grant Application from the sidebar of this page
  • Manually complete the required fields; follow the directions and provide supplemental information as requested
  • Scan and email or send a link with the completed document to Doug Chesson
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Documents

  • Foundation Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Digital Grant Application 2022 - can be completed and submitted electronically
  • Print Foundation Grant Application 2022
  • Grants Committee Standard Operating Procedure
  • Photo Release Form
  • Foundation Policies on Accounts and Fees
  • Foundation Investment Policy Statement
  • Investment Fund Packet for Churches

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The Foundation of the Diocese of East Carolina The Foundation Board of Directors Roster

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Mailing Address:
PO Box 1336
Kinston, NC 28503

Physical Address:
705 Doctors Drive
Kinston, NC 28501

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(252) 522-0885

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(252) 247-5600

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Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina
705 Doctors Drive
Kinston, NC 28501

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Worship Guidelines Letters from the Bishop Hurricane Hub 2023 Cycle of Prayer

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2023 Due Dates for Canonically-Required Reports and the 2023 Parish Contact Form and 2023 Audit Criteria Request Form are now available in our Resources. You can also find them here:

2023 Due Dates for Canonically-Required Reports 2023 Parish Contact Form 2023 Audit Criteria Request Form

The current mileage reimbursement rate is 62.5 cents per mile, established June 9, 2022.You can learn more here.

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As of March 31, 2022 there are updated Guidelines for Public Worship in the Diocese of East Carolina. You may view them by clicking the button below:

Guidelines for Public Worship

Bishop's Visitation Guidelines 2022-2023 Bishop's Visitation Schedule

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Building your volunteer ministry?

  • Model Policies for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults
  • Background Checks

Guidelines for Public Worship 2023 Cycle of Prayer Stewardship Resources

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Ready to go deeper in your spiritual life?

  • Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation
  • Center for Action and Contemplation
  • The Growing Edge
  • Wild Goose Festival
  • The January Adventure
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