Apply for a mini grant by Nov. 1
by Beth Waltemath | Presbyterian News Service
The Rev. Veronica Cannon
This week, the Vital Congregations Initiative announces its Congregational Vitality Grants.
These “momentum grants” are offered directly to congregations who have completed the three-year initiative for vital congregations. The grants are to be used for ongoing ministry work in the areas of revitalization, missional partners and clusters, and re-emergence (death and resurrection).
Each grant of $1,000-$2,000 is intended for impactful ministry and programmatic support — not for existing budgetary, capital or administrative needs.
“It is important to have all possible resources necessary for success. As ministry grows or evolves, resources can also change,” said the Rev. Veronica Cannon, manager of the Vital Congregations Initiative. “It is our desire to incentivize financially the churches’ ministries begun at the completion of the initiative,” Cannon said. “We hope these mini grants, though small, will make a difference to further the reach and impact of their work.”
Questions about the grant can be directed to vitalcongregations@pcusa.org.
Applications are now available and should be completed and returned by noon Eastern Time on November 1.
Learn more about the Vital Congregations Initiative or enroll in a new cohort here.
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