Grants for Congregations
Diocesan Grants
Grant Application (for all grants) – cycles: March 1 & August 1
St. Stephen Outreach Grant: This is a one-time grant award for new outreach programs. This is seed money and not meant to provide ongoing financial support.
New Development Capital Needs Grant: This grant supports the mission of the congregations within the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania when parish or mission funds are unable to provide for a necessary financial need. This grant is designed to bridge capital shortfalls when internal appeals, budgets and unrestricted investments are committed elsewhere. Historically, there have been multiple requests each year for these funds. Requesters should expect to receive no more than $10,000.
The Diocesan Youth Ministry Grant: The purpose of this grant is to support youth ministry in the congregations within the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Requesters should expect to receive no more than $2,000.
Dismantling Racism & Discrimination Grants
The Commission to Dismantle Racism and Discrimination is offering grants to congregations with initiatives inspired by the Commission’s Pledge of Faith and Action Against Racial Injustice: LEARN―PRAY―ACT―ADVOCATE.
Funding is available for expenses related to initiatives that enable learning, prayer, action and advocacy in fulfillment of the Pledge of Faith and Action to Dismantle Racism. Examples include, but are not limited to, the purchase of books, curriculums, training materials, speaker fees, program supplies, equipment, transportation, mailing, printing, community outreach, event refreshments and other types of expenses. Congregations can apply for grants from $25 to $750 using this grant application. For more information, email the Rev. Canon Stacey Fussell (NWPA).
Saint James Music Press Grant Application
Saint James Music Press, an online church music publishing house that has been providing accessible scores and musical resources since 1992, will award a grant to a church starting or revitalizing a choir program. The purpose of the grant is to support new music programs or established music ministries that are adding a new element by offering resources and professional support.
The deadline to submit an Application was June 30, 2024. More information is available online.
2025 United Thank Offering Grants
Application materials are now available, the submission process will open in November 2024 for the 2025 United Thank Offering Annual Grants, with a focus on water.
More information, including the 2025 Grant Application, is available online.