Grants & Gifts to Religious Affiliated Groups
Photo by Michelle Alaimo. Tribal member and Grand Ronde Canoe Family member Amanda Grijalva waves to the crowd as the canoe family enters Cowichan Bay in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada, on landing day of Paddle to Cowichan 2008. The Canoe Family paddles every year in the annual event.
A concern has emerged regarding SMCF investments in projects sponsored by religious groups/organizations that may require their end users (client/ recipients) to be exposed to proprietary media, adopt their doctrines or beliefs, and/or require clients to participate in ceremonies or other religious activities as a prerequisite for receiving services or benefits.
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATED GROUPS OR ORGANIZATIONS INVESTMENT POLICY
It is the policy of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund that all grants/gifts to religious groups/organizations are conditional. Religious groups/organizations receiving grants/gifts from SMCF acknowledge that the end users (clients/recipients) will not be required to adopt the doctrines or beliefs of their entity nor require their clients/recipients to be exposed to proprietary media nor participate in rites/ceremonies or any other religious activity as a prerequisite for receiving service or benefit.
All religious groups/organizations, excluding Federally recognized Tribes located within the State of Oregon, accepting SMCF grants/gifts will ensure that their end users’ (clients/recipients) exposure to proprietary media or participation in ceremonies or activities are strictly voluntary on the part of the client/recipient.
Services and benefits to clients/recipients will not be denied solely, or in part, based on the clients/recipients refusal to either adopt the doctrine or beliefs of the religious entity or participate in ceremonies or other activities sponsored by the religious group or organization.
SMCF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, physical circumstances, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law. Grant applicants must hold similar standards. Grant applications from organizations known to have discriminatory policies will not be considered.
SEE ALL POLICIES AND GUIDANCE PAGES
Diversity Statement
Matching Grants Policy
Grants & Gifts to Religious Affiliated Groups
Grants & Gifts to Educational Groups
Fiscal Sponsorship Guidance
Capital Campaign Guidance
Evaluation & Measurable Outcomes
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