Resolved, That the Coalition for Human Needs is authorized to make, from funds administered by it, grants for Economic Justice pursuant to the following criteria recommended by the Economic Justice Implementation Committee:
The project which is the subject of a grant shall:
- Contain a plan for "empowerment" (defined as actions or opportunities which allow, encourage, and develop the ability of those who are powerless, oppressed, and/or left out of decision-making structures, to make decisions, determine actions, and increase control of their own economic destiny).
- Relate to "economic justice" (defined as equitable access to available resources resulting in a reduction of inequalities based on income, wealth, and power).
- Be subject to a high level of participation and control by the constituent community.
- Have the potential for leveraging additional benefits and resources (financial and otherwise).
- Promote partnerships (where appropriate) among the public, private, and religious sectors and the constituent community.
- Foster a determined element of co-operation and community.
- Have societal impact by benefiting the larger community.
- Contain aspects or elements that can be adopted in other contexts.
- Promote the involvement of the Church (both within the Episcopal tradition and ecumenically) in ministries with the poor, the powerless, and the oppressed.
- Provide (if a long-term project) for acceptance of appropriate technical assistance from the EJIC in the development of plans for self-sufficiency and financial independence.
- Ensure (except where inconsistent with the goals of the project) inclusivity of all people, without regard to gender, race, or ethnicity.
- Have the potential for achieving its goals, as such goals are defined by its constituent community.
- Contain a feasible funding plan that includes adequate funds for start-up, administration, and development of capital funds.
- Shall be subject to the advice and signature of the bishop of the diocese where the project is located; provided, that in the case of a project located in a diocese in Province IX, in order to demonstrate a commitment to the appropriate grant needs and program structure of Province IX, the project shall be subject to the advice and written consents of the bishop, the Diocesan Social Betterment Committee, and the Provincial Social Betterment Committees; and be it further
Resolved, That the Coalition for Human Needs shall submit to Council annually a report of its administration of this granting authority; and be it further
Resolved, That EJIC shall periodically review these criteria and submit to council any proposed revisions.
