Worship, mission and ministry

Mission and ministry grants for churches

Government community grants often exclude worship, evangelism or core religious activity. Denominational and philanthropic funds may support them, but affiliation, approval and theological purpose can be decisive.

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Projects that may fit

Start by separating the fundable work.

  • Church planting and new mission
  • Leadership, staffing and ministry trials
  • Denominational innovation programs
  • Scripture, outreach and congregational projects

Questions before you shortlist

Rules that commonly change the answer

  1. 1Must the applicant belong to a particular network?
  2. 2Which presbytery, diocese, synod or board approvals apply?
  3. 3Is the fund for a pilot, growth stage or ongoing cost?
  4. 4Are salaries, property and existing programs treated differently?

Prepare once

Evidence worth organising now

  • Confirm the correct applying entity
  • Map the internal approval path early
  • Explain what changes because of the grant
  • Plan how activity continues after funding