Presbytery of the Cascades

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).

Grant Limit:  Varies by year and proposal but typically around $1,500


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 Property Committee of the Board of Trustees would like to inform the Presbytery of The Cascades churches that, unfortunately, beginning in 2024, there will be a pause in Barnabas Grant grantmaking until further notice. This pause is due to a lack of available funding for our Barnabas Grant program. At this time, we are unable to provide a timeline for when Barnabas Grants will resume, but we will provide notice to the Presbytery as soon as a change is on the horizon. 


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


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 THE NEW MINISTRIES 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.


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