Community MicroGrant Program

1. Purpose
This guidance outlines the structure and accountability of the Community MicroGrant Program (formerly Share the Plate), which reflects Foothills’ values of partnership, generosity, and shared impact. By directing a portion of the Sunday offering to mission-aligned partners, we live our commitment to community collaboration and resource redistribution rooted in love and justice.

2. Organizational Guidance

Donation Allocation
- Donations collected through the Community MicroGrant Program are split 50/50:
  - 50% to Foothills’ general operating fund
  - 50% to a designated recipient, which may include:
    - Partner organizations
    - UUA programs/funds
    - Urgent short term need response as determined by the Ministers.
Eligibility and Partnership
- Funds should be distributed to partners with whom Foothills Unitarian is regularly engaging in shared work.
- Partners are designated by the Senior Minister, based on alignment with Foothills’ mission and values.
- Partner status may be added or ended at the Senior Minister’s discretion.
Transparency
- Each offering must clearly state the intended recipient and purpose of the funds during the service.

Board Policy 3.3.5 – Fundraising
Board Policy 3.3.8 – Financial Transparency and Reporting