These grants support ministries working to resist racism, promote diversity, and strengthen relationships among communities of color.

• Grant amounts typically range from $250–$2,500
• Priority is given to initiatives that foster justice, reconciliation, and beloved community
• Designed to support both new and ongoing ministry efforts

Apply now to lead your community in justice and reconciliation.

Grants are available to help churches expand their capacity for discipleship and mission, particularly in relation to loving their neighbors.

Focus Areas Include:

• Disaster response and relief
• Volunteers in Mission
• Justice and Advocacy
• Evangelism and training
• Mission Initiatives (local and global)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Questions? Grace Hanft, Chair - CBOGM Grants Committee

These grants provide financial support to help churches experiment, innovate, and grow in vitality.

Eligible Initiatives Include:

• Fresh Expressions of church
• New church development
• Worship technology
• First-time guest hospitality
• Evangelism and discipleship
• Recovery ministries
• Generative ministry projects

Application deadlines:

March 31 | June 30 | September 30 | December 31

Grants are processed quarterly. Apply Here

Questions? Alyson McCabe, Leadership Development Coordinator

Funded through Peace with Justice offerings, these grants support mission projects with a clear emphasis on peace, justice, and systemic change.

• Funding up to $1,000
• Priority given to seed money for new initiatives
• Administered through the Conference Mission & Outreach Team

Questions? Ryan Gephart, Peace with Justice Coordinator

These grants help offset the cost of materials for registered United Methodist Volunteers in Mission teams.

• Funds may be used for project materials only
• Not intended for local church repair projects
• VIM teams must be registered with the Conference VIM Coordinator

Questions? Sara Shaver, Volunteers in Mission Coordinator

Supported by Conference Harvest Home for World Hunger offerings, these grants assist ministries addressing food insecurity.

• Available to food banks, soup kitchens, and food-related ministries
• Projects must operate within the Susquehanna Conference

Questions? Flo Waybright, Conference Secretary, Global Ministries

Created by and for youth, these grants support mission, ministry, and service projects led by young people.

• Grants of up to $1,000
• Projects should center youth leadership and participation

Questions? Alyson McCabe, Leadership Development Coordinator

The UM Foundation of PA awards a limited number of grants to churches and affiliated ministries of the Western Pennsylvania and  Susquehanna Conferences of The United Methodist Church (as well as account holders). Grants are made possible by funding from the Stewart Endowment and the Paul D. Taylor Ministry Opportunity Fund.

Funding may support:

• Ministry programs
• Stewardship initiatives
• Consultant or auditing services
• Conference-related events
• Emergency needs

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review grant guidelines and view the Foundation’s webinar “10 Tips for a Successful Grant Application” to ensure that the ministry or need for which they are applying meets the requirements of the Foundation's grant program. To view the grant application, click here.