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Take advantage of these grant opportunities
March 24, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
United Methodist Communications can provide support in many ways through resources, programs, training, and grants to local churches. This year there are three options for grant awards for churches that meet the criteria.
- Rethink Church Event Grants
These are media and marketing grants awarded to clusters of churches (three or more working together), districts, and conferences who hold a one-day service event outside the walls of the church. These events combine church and community volunteers to create a sustainable ministry in their area. Churches interested in this type of grant can complete a quick survey here, which will let them know if they qualify for a grant and at what level. For more information about event grants, click here. For more information, email rethinkchurchevents@umcom.org. - New Church Start Grants
These recently restructured one-time grants to new church planters help support the early development of a new faith community. herehereclick hereFor more information, email newchurchstart@umcom.org. - Digital Advertising Grants
This brand-new opportunity is for local churches who want to raise awareness of their church in the community by means of digital advertising. A simple application is all it takes to get started. However, the applying church will must have a website for the advertising to point to that has an inviting and welcoming online presence. Churches can apply for a digital advertising grant here. For more information, email rethinkchurchevents@umcom.org.
All grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The applications are open year-round. Event grant applications must be submitted at least three months prior to an event date, and New Church Start Grants must be submitted within one year of a new church being active. Also, a church can only be awarded one grant of any kind per calendar year. For information on any of the grants, call (877) 281-6535.