Self Development of People

Makes decisions on validating and funding proposals in accordance with the criteria and guidelines of the National Committee on Self-Development of People to empower poor, oppressed and disadvantaged people, seeking to change the structures that perpetuate poverty, oppression and injustice. Members are Presbyterian and non-Presbyterian and are chosen based on interest in program and commitment to consistent work during the funding cycle (not selected by Nominating Committee). Minimum of five members.

Resources from SDOP

2024 Grant Application Info

Are you a member of a group of low-income people who are looking for money to help support a project that will improve your lives and your community?

Are you interested? The application is below. You don’t have to be Presbyterian or affiliated with any church to qualify.

The grant application deadline is Sunday, September 8, so you have plenty of time to complete the application. Feel free to call or email Cindy Dugan with any questions:

(815) 758-1563
dugancindy@hotmail.com

Download the grant application packet here

This is in MS Word Format — You’ll need to download it or select File->Make a copy to complete it.

You can get the application as a fillable PDF here

Make sure to save the file onto your computer before filling out the PDF (don’t edit it in the browser window; it won’t save) and then save it when you’re done.

Once you’ve completed your application, you can:

email it to Francis Miller at fpmiller2@gmail.com
mail it to the Presbytery office at:
PO Box 24189
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
contact Josh Daum at jdaum@preswesres.org or (216) 273-6881 (call or text) to make other arrangements to deliver your application