Capital Works Program Grants

Church-specific reading

What appears relevant

UCA entities responsible for buildings on UCA property that cannot fully fund proposed works, including essential maintenance, compliance or eligible heritage work. Presbytery endorsement and early Property Services consultation are required. Each application covers one site, which may include multiple projects. Grant approval does not approve the building works; separate works approval is required before grant funds can be accessed. Project management fees are excluded.

Unclear or confirm with the funder

Questions still needing an authoritative answer

• Which exact legal entity must apply, and whether incorporation or an ABN is mandatory.
• Whether DGR status, an auspice or a particular denominational affiliation is required.
• Which worship, religious, property or existing-cost exclusions apply to this project.
• Whether co-contribution, owner consent or internal church approvals must be evidenced.

Your next step

Turn these questions into a practical checklist.

Use the private readiness check to identify the entity, approvals, documents and funding conditions to resolve before you approach the funder.

Explore related project guidance

• Grants for church buildings and repairs
• Heritage grants for churches
• Church grant application checklist

Next editorial action

What we will verify next

The 2026 round is closed: presbytery submission was due 1 June 2026 or its advised local date, followed by endorsed applications to the Grants Coordinator by 1 July 2026. Ask for the next dates and discuss scope, costings, building approvals and fees with Property Services.