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2027 Budget Request Form

Name of Commission/Committee/Program Budget Line Item

Chairperson/Staff Name(s)

Phone

Email

In broad terms, a diocese should connect parishes to each other and our local communities, connect parishioners and clergy to one another and the wider church, and empower and support ministries and ministry development. How does your budget request carry out the purpose of your Commission/Committee and fit within the purpose of our diocese?

Please list your proposed ministry programs/events for 2027, indicating who will be served by those programs/events.

Please list your detailed projected revenue and expenses for 2027. If you'd prefer to submit a spreadsheet, a sample spreadsheet is available here. You can link to your spreadsheet in the answer below or email it directly to sara@greatlakesepiscopal.org.

2026 Budget: Total Awarded

2026 Budget: YTD Budget Used Leave blank if unknown.

How many times has your Commission/Committee met in the last year?

How was the 2026 funding spent, or do how do you plan to spend it for the rest of the year?

Please provide any information relevant to under or overspending of 2026 funding.

How did you report to the diocese regarding the funds expended last year?

Do you feel this Commission/Committee/Program has accomplished its purpose? Please provide detailed examples of accomplishments and/or congregations or individuals served, and your suggestions for improvement.

It is expected that all programs, agencies, committees, and commissions funded through the diocesan budget will provide a written report on their work to the Diocesan Convention. Your submission of a budget request form indicates your willingness to provide this report.

Return completed forms no later than May 28, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact me at sara@greatlakesepiscopal.org, or call the office. Please note that to enable full consideration of your request, you are asked to please ensure you submit by the due date. Late submissions will be considered only on a case-by-case basis.

Blessings, Sara Philo CFO & Benefits Administrator