Did you know that our Foundation has a number of grants available to assist you in your ministry endeavors?
The California-Pacific United Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce the Scholarship and Ministry Grant Program for 2024. Over the years, the Foundation has been the beneficiary of bequests which have become permanent endowments to help fund a variety of ministries. Grants are available to United Methodist Churches, Individuals, and Church Related Ministries within the boundaries of the Annual Conference. The Foundation Grant Committee determines the number and amount of awards based on the applications received.
• February 16, 2024 - Applications Deadline
• March 22, 2024 - Notification of Application Status
• April 1, 2024 - Grants Funded
Online applications strongly encouraged. Paper applications available upon request.
Grants are available for the following:
URBAN MINISTRY – $9,500
Grant for local church programs or related urban ministry.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - $43,000
Grant for innovative ministry for children under 10 years of age.
YOUTH MINISTRY – $11,500
Grant for local church programs or related ministry for youth grades 6-12.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY - $4,100
Grant for local churches and church related ministries for adults aged 65 and older.
INTERNATIONAL WORKTEAMS - $6,600
Grant for local church programs or related ministry for sponsored work teams outside of the United States.
CHURCH GROWTH AND EVANGELISM - $15,000
Grant for local church programs or related ministry focused on church growth and evangelism.
LOIS BALSLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Grant for Undergraduate Education, for entering first year students. Available to United Methodist Youth of the Annual Conference. Only one grant per congregation will be awarded.
TBD, 2024 – Application deadline (online applications preferred)
TBD, 2024 – Notification of application status
TBD, 2024 – Scholarship awards mailed to the recipient
CLERGY CONTINUING EDUCATION - $5,500
Available to Deacons and Elders in Full Connection in the California-Pacific Annual Conference.
FIRST AND SECOND YEAR SEMINARY STUDENTS - $31,000
To apply for the seminary grants, contact Cathy Wilson, cwilson@calpacumc.org, with the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FOUNDATION GRANTS
Applications along with instructions for submission are available on the Conference Website www.cpumf.org.
Foundation staff and the Grants Committee will review each application as it is received. Awards will be made on a rolling basis. First consideration will be given to local church ministries or ministries with clear ties to a United Methodist Congregation(s). The award amounts will be variable, and some are renewable.
The Foundation prefers that application be made for programmatic needs as opposed to staff salaries. The reason for this is that most of the grants are one time and should not be depended upon for regular salary support. There may be exceptions made for ministry “start-ups” or “special circumstances” as determined by the Grant Committee. Please contact Foundation staff for more information.
If you have further questions, feel free to email Nia Bailey nbailey@cpumf.org or John Woodall, jwoodall@cpumf.org.