Who can receive a grant

The Mission Program Grants in partnership with synods and presbyteries provide short-term, start-up funds for New Church Development, Congregational Transformation and Congregational-Based Ministries of the PC(USA). The resources on this page will help you prepare your grant proposal. If you have questions about whether you qualify or about other funding opportunities, please contact:

Tim McCallister, Associate
Phone (888) 728-7228 x5230
Email

Bill Moore, Administrative Assistant
Phone (888) 728-7228 x5251
Email

Grant Writing 101

A compilation of valuable insights and observations that explain what is involved in the Mission Program Grant consideration process and what is looked for in a well-written grant proposal. Read more

Manual of Administrative Operations

The Manual of Administrative Operations describes the work of the Mission Development Resources Committee (MDRC). The contents of the Manual remain flexible allowing amendments and additions to be made as recommended by the committee and approved by the General Assembly Concil. Read More

Mission Program Grant funding schedule

A listing that provides a variety of the preferred declining funding schedules that the MDRC uses in the final approval of grant proposals. Download PDF

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Projects currently receiving Mission Program Grant funding

A table that outlines all Mission Program Grant projects currently receiving funding arranged by synod, presbytery, type of project and city/state. Download PDF

Critical dates and meeting schedule

Submission dates for grant applications to be received at the Office of Mission Program Grants and meeting schedules for the Mission Development Resources Committee (MDRC) to consider new grant proposals.

Mission Program Grants

• Deadline for applications to be received in Louisville Office – March 1 and September 1 of each year.

Committee meeting dates for consideration of applications

• May 1–2, 2008
• November 13–14, 2008

Sam & Helen R. Walton Award

• Deadline for nominations to be received in Louisville office – January 31 of each year.

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