Trust Fund 649 Conant Fund Awards
Resolution text
Resolved, That the Treasurer is directed to distribute up to $128,515.00 from Trust Fund 649, the William Schubael Conant Fund, to the following 19 recipients for the academic year 2019-2020:
Explanation
Conant Grant funds are provided for the improvement of seminary-based theological education. Specifically, the grants are directed for the support of theologically academic research, textbook preparation, and course development undertaken by faculty members, normally during a sabbatical break, at the recognized Episcopal seminaries in the United States.
The request has been received from the Conant Trust Grant Review Committee. Members are: The Rt. Rev. Brian Thom, The Rev. Canon Anne Kitch, Canon Dr. Steven Nishibayshi, and The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith; with the assistance of Ms. Ann Hercules, DFMS Staff Member.
The Committee received 22 applications totaling $239,368.