CROSS-CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS
The Committee on Representation has established an ongoing grant program to encourage Presbytery entities to partner in cross-cultural ministry. Grant Limit: $15,000
Click Here for the CROSS-CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS GRANT INCLUDING APPLICATION
PEACEMAKING GRANT
This grant funds projects that:
- Inspire new approaches to active peacemaking and reconciliation.
- Equip God’s people to be compassionate and prophetic peacemakers through education and skill building for our calling as peacemakers.
- Connect communities of peace to learn from each other in shared accompaniment and take action together for the transformation of the world (Strengthen Partnerships for building peace and reconciliation in your neighborhood/community or globally).
Click here for the Peacemaking Grant Application
For more information contact the stated clerk.
BISBEE GRANT
This grant program provides financial support for local programs/projects which deliver services that strengthen the bonds of communities, neighborhoods and families within the Presbytery of the Cascades.
Due to the broad scope of this mission and the limited funds available, awards will be focused each year on a different broad service area. Previous grants emphasized: disaster preparedness (2023), mental health (2020-22), assisting victims of domestic violence (2017); services to aid homeless persons (2016); and supporting family literacy (2015).
For 2024, the broad service area will be: programs that help alleviate hunger and improve food security. Priority may be given to new ministries or projects that add a new element to an existing program.
Application deadline: October 1, 2024.
Funding decisions will be made by November 15, 2024.
Grant Limit: up to $3,000. Varies by year and proposal.
SELF-DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE (SDOP)
This grant is designed to steward projects that empower people. The main emphasis of a project should be the “long-term” correction of conditions that keep people bound by poverty and oppression.
Grant Limit: $20,000
Click Here for the SDOP GRANT APPLICATION
BARNABAS FUND
Provides grants to help churches or presbytery programmatic entities update their facilities or services so as not to exclude anyone’s participation based on a disability. Serves to help churches upgrade to meet ADA compliance regulations.
Provides grants for congregations needing immediate and necessary assistance.
Provides very limited support for mission and program needs of churches.
Partially funds (maximum of 50%) larger-scale maintenance projects for church property.
Recent examples: Emergency furnace repair, facility updates for ADA compliance, roof and
structural repairs and replacements, and sewer, natural gas, and water line piping repairs
and replacements.
Grant Limit: $8,000
The Barnabas Grant fund has been replenished and the Property Committee of the POTC Trustees will accept applications for grants from July 1 to September 5, 2024. The maximum grant award will be $8,000 and congregations with approved grants will receive the award no later than the first week of October.
Click Here for the for the BARNABAS-Grant-Application
TECHNOLOGY GRANT
The Presbytery Leadership Commission has approved funds for technology grants that will be available to congregations who desire assistance with online worship and meetings.
Click Here for the CATT TECHNOLOGY GRANT APPLICATION
VITALITY GRANT
This grant is available to smaller congregations (typically churches with less than 150 members) which are exploring new ideas for growth and community outreach.
Recent examples are: Hosting a family shelter, intergenerational education, alternative worship service, funding to support summer neighborhood art and music camps sponsored by church.
Grant limit: $10,000
Click Here for the 2023 VITALITY GRANT APPLICATION
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NEW MINISTRIES TEAM GRANT
The NMT Grant exists to steward efforts within the presbytery to begin new churches and new ministries. This grant should also be considered by existing congregations hoping to revitalize their mission through developing new and alternative forms of ministry.
Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Grant recipients are announced at the end of April, July, and November.
Recent examples are: Funding to support a youth outreach program focused on character development and mentorship; funding for the development of an ecumenical affordable housing coalition.
Grant limit: Grant amounts will depend on the project.
Click Here for NMT Grant Application
1001 NEW WORSHIPPING COMMUNITIES GRANT
1001 NWC grants are from the national church, PCUSA, to support new and varied forms of church for our changing culture. Right now, there are 3 options:
Seed Grant– $10,000 grant, with pretty low entry point
Investment Grant – $30,000, requires matching and already received Seed Grant
Growth Grant– $30,000, requires matching and already received Seed & Investment Grants
Health Insurance Grant – $1,500 towards health insurance for organizing pastors of new worshipping communities.
Walton Award – Up to $50,000 to a new church development that is working in creative ways to bring the gospel to their local communities.
More information on these grants can be found at this link: CLICK HERE
Other opportunities to consider: There are several designated accounts that have funds available, but the funds in these accounts can only be used for the specific purpose intended–local disaster assistance, presbytery hunger program, and Lectionary Seminar. Contact the presbytery office for more details on these sources of funding.
SYNOD OF THE PACIFIC
There are numerous grants available through the Synod of the Pacific. Your mission project may be eligible for one of the grants HERE.
We encourage you to take advantage. Oftentimes the Holy Spirit surprises us…
Link for HERE: https://synodpacific.org/synod-grants/
LILLY GRANT for CLERGY RENEWAL (Sabbatical) PROGRAM
Congregations seeking renewal for their pastor are invited to apply for the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana.
According to a news release from the program, congregations may apply for grants of up to $50,000 to underwrite a renewal program for their pastor and for the pastor’s family. Up to $15,000 of the funds are available to the congregation to help cover costs for ministerial supply while the pastor is away.
More information on this grant can be found at this link: CLICK HERE