Grants for Congregations

Diocesan Grants

Diocesan Grant Deadlines: March 1st & September 1st

Grant Application for ALL Diocesan Grants

The Holy Communion Fund: The purpose of this grant is to provide financial assistance to any congregation within the Diocese of Western New York that has a need relating to physical building/construction issues.  All congregations are invited to apply.

The Outreach Fund: The purpose of this grant is to assist congregations to transform their concepts of hope into reality so as to best serve their communities through outreach.  Funds are available for congregations within the Diocese of Western New York that are initiating or enhancing a congregation-based outreach program. Collaborative projects with other congregations and organizations are encouraged.  Grants have traditionally remained under $5,000 per application.

The Reynolds Funds: The purpose of this grant is to support congregations with church development and growth, the expansion of mission and outreach programs, and the creation of new or collaborative ministries within the Diocese of Western New York. Although initiated with a special emphasis on congregations geographically located in Cattaraugus County and the southern area of the diocese, all congregations are invited to apply.

2027 United Thank Offering Grants

Application materials for the 2027 cycle will be available in August of 2026. In the meantime, we invite you to read and consider the 2027 focus and criteria and begin dreaming of what new project you might invite UTO to be a part of in your community. CLICK HERE

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 Susan Woods.