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Diocesan Grants – Northwestern Pennsylvania

Grant Application (for all grants) – cycles: March 1 & August 1

St. Stephen Outreach Grant: This is a one-time grant award for new outreach programs. This is seed money and not meant to provide ongoing financial support. 

New Development Capital Needs Grant: This grant supports the mission of the congregations within the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania when parish or mission funds are unable to provide for a necessary financial need. This grant is designed to bridge capital shortfalls when internal appeals, budgets and unrestricted investments are committed elsewhere. Historically, there have been multiple requests each year for these funds. Requesters should expect to receive no more than $10,000.

The Diocesan Youth Ministry Grant: The purpose of this grant is to support youth ministry in the congregations within the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Requesters should expect to receive no more than $2,000.

 

Diocesan Grants – Western New York

Grant application (for all grants) – Cycles: March 1 & August 1

The Holy Communion Fund: The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to any congregation within the Diocese of Western New York that has a need relating to physical building/construction issues.  All congregations are invited to apply.

The Outreach Fund: The purpose of this grant is to assist congregations to transform their concepts of hope into reality so as to best serve their communities through outreach.  Funds are available for congregations within the Diocese of Western New York that are initiating or enhancing a congregation-based outreach program. Collaborative projects with other congregations and organizations are encouraged.  Grants have traditionally remained under $5,000 per application.

The Reynolds Funds: The purpose of this grant is to support congregations with church development and growth, the expansion of mission and outreach programs, and the creation of new or collaborative ministries within the Diocese of Western New York. Although initiated with a special emphasis on congregations geographically located in Cattaraugus County and the southern area of the diocese, all congregations are invited to apply.

 

Dismantling Racism Grants

The Commission to Dismantle Racism and Discrimination is offering grants to congregations with initiatives inspired by the Commission’s Pledge of Faith and Action Against Racial Injustice: LEARN―PRAY―ACTADVOCATE.

Congregations holding a book study related to dismantling racism or other forms of discrimination, hosting guest speakers, or visiting a historic site or museum like the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, can apply for grants from $25 to $500 using this grant application. For more information, email the Rev. Stacey Fussell.

 

2024 United Thank Offering Grants

Applications are now closed for 2024 United Thank Offering Annual Grants, with a focus on projects that welcome and include “the stranger.”

2025 UTO grant applications will be announced in the fall of 2024.