Grants

  • Grant making is an adjunct activity of the United Methodist Foundation of Pennsylvania and is rooted in our educational ministry by providing an applied learning experience for applicants completing the grant request process. As part of the process, The United Methodist Foundation awards a limited number of grants primarily to United Methodist Churches and affiliated agencies of the Western Pennsylvania and Susquehanna Conferences of the United Methodist Church as well as account holders.
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  • These grants are intended for (but are not limited to) funding for ministries, programs, consultant and auditing services, stewardship resources, conference or meeting attendance or hosting costs, and emergency needs, among others. Funding must be for a need consistent with the mission and strategic plan of the Foundation.
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  • Grants are made possible by funding from the Stewart Endowment and the Paul D. Taylor Ministry Opportunity Fund.
     
  • Before completing an application, please carefully review our Grant Guidelines and view the Foundation's 2023 webinar "10 Tips for a Successful Grant Application" to ensure that the ministry or need for which you are applying meets the requirements of the Foundation's grant program.
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  • Fall 2023 Grant Application forms are available here.
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  • The application window for Fall 2023 grants is September 25 - October 20, 2023. Check back for the Spring 2024 grant application window. All applications for Foundation grants must be submitted electronically via email to grants@umfoundation.org using the Grant Application Form during the grant application window. 
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  • The UM Foundation Board of Directors has a limited capacity to award emergency grants in an amount up to $5,000 outside of the grant application window, should an appropriate need arise. Please contact our office for information if your church or organization has an emergency need that must be addressed immediately and cannot wait until the grant application period to be considered.
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  • Recipients of UM Foundation grants are asked to submit Grant Progress Reports six months following the award.
     
  • Please contact us if you have any questions about Foundation grants or the grant application process.
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Grant Funding Sources

Grant Guidelines

How to Apply