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. Applications cap is $10,000 per project.

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 a congregation-based outreach program. Collaborative projects with other congregations and organizations are encouraged. Salaries are not eligible expenses under the grant funding guidelines. Application cap is $5,000 per project.

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. Salaries are not eligible expenses under the grant funding guidelines. Application cap is $10,000 per project.

2027 United Thank Offering Grants

The United Thank Offering Board announces the opening of its 2027 annual grants process, with a focus on projects that seek to connect churches, dioceses, and provinces with the unique needs of their local communities. Applicants for this round are asked to observe three deadlines to complete the process: December 4, January 8, and February 5. For more information, CLICK HERE
Dec. 4, by 5pm ET: For U.S. applicants, this is the deadline to submit a grant project proposal and audit to the Diocesan Office.
Jan. 8, by 5pm ET: All applicants must submit draft documents by this date to proceed. These documents will be reviewed and feedback provided before the final submission deadline.
Feb. 5, by 5pm ET: All completed documents must be submitted. Late submissions cannot be accepted. Only applicants who met the previous deadline will be able to submit final documents.

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.