Grants
Grants available to member churches and associated ministries
2008 Congregational Ministries Grants
Application Deadline: Friday May 23
The Congregational Ministries Committee is accepting grant applications for projects in ways to:
- Equip congregations to discover and expand their call to mission and ministry,
- Identify and empower specific congregations for revitalization or transformation,
- Promote partnerships and linkages between congregations, and to
- Support Congregational Leadership, PLUS
- A special opportunity for small churches (fewer than 100 attending Sunday worship) for capital projects.
Grants range in size from $750 to $1000 each. Regardless of your size or circumstance, please consider enriching your church's ministry by applying. We are seeking to be partners in ministry with all of our congregations. Mission contributions by churches to the Presbytery make these grants possible.
Presbytery Partnership Group Grants
Synod of the Northeast
Western NY Presbytery Partnership Group
The Western New York PPG receives grant requests of up to $7,500 originating in the Presbytery of Genesee Valley, Presbytery of Geneva, and the Presbytery of Western New York. Such requests for funding were formerly handled by the Synod, but are now a function of the PPG regional groupings.
See the Presbytery Partnership Group Grants page for details.
Closed Grants
The following grants are closed. These grants are generally similar in qualifications and timeframe from year-to-year. Information about these closed grants can be used for planning to apply next year.
2009 Ecumenical Funding Program Grants
Application Deadline: Monday March 31
Mission funds received from the 71 churches of the Presbytery of Genesee Valley are allocated to the Mission & Advocacy Committee for distribution to various ecumenical ministries in communities within the bounds of our Presbytery.
The Mission & Advocacy Committee must receive your completed funding request form by March 31, 2008 in order to be considered for funding in the year 2009. Please note that approved funding requests are not assured until September 2008, when the Presbytery approves its 2009 Budget.
Please see the Ecumenical Funding Program page for program guidelines, criteria, details of the process and application form.
2008 Foundation Grants
The PFGV receives gifts for and distributes income from a permanent endowment fund “… to support the establishment of new Presbytery Mission programs as well as to support, enhance and expand existing mission programs”.
Eligibility
A member congregation of the Presbytery of Genesee Valley, a not-for-profit organization committed to the mission of the Presbytery or an individual who is an active member of a member PCUSA congregation (but not a current PFGV board member) may apply to the Foundation for a grant. Applications are received at any time.
Criteria for Grants
The income of the Fund shall be distributed annually to Presbytery Missions, with priority being given to programs which advance the following:
- New Church Development and Re-development programs, as defined by Presbytery. These funds will be used for programs not eligible for loans from the PGV Revolving Loan Fund.
- Ecumenical Ministries Programs and other Presbytery Mission.
- Elder Ministries, to those 65 years or older – education and support services.
- Youth Ministries, including but not limited to scholarships for youth camps, work projects and trienniums.
- Emergency Fund Relief (10%), this fund will provide relief for natural disasters, catastrophic illness and unanticipated emergencies experienced by individuals, churches and communities. This amount is not required to be disbursed each year, and may be accumulated.
- PFGV Support (10%), for endowment work in the Presbytery.
Congregations and individuals may submit requests to the PFGV annually between January 1st and March 15th, except for applications for emergency relief, which may be made at any time.
For more information, please see the Grant Application Form
2007 Self Development of People Grants
The SDOP committee is annoucing its available grants for 2007. The deadline for receiving grant proposals is Saturday September 15, 2007. Information, including grant applications is on the SDOP Grants page. Questions about the grant program? Contact
Congregational Ministries Second Chance Grants
The Congregational Ministries Committee is accepting grant applications for projects in ways to:
- Equip congregations to discover and expand their call to mission and ministry,
- Identify and empower specific congregations for revitalization or transformation,
- Promote partnerships and linkages between congregations, PLUS
- A special opportunity leadership development
Grants range in size from $500 to $750 each. The deadline for application is Thursday November 14.
See the Congregational Ministries Second Chance Grants page for details and application forms.
2008 Presbytery Peacemaking Grants
Application Deadline: Thursday May 1
It’s time to apply for the Mission & Advocacy’s 2008 Presbytery Peacemaking Grants. This grant cycle deadline for applications is May 1, 2008.
The total amount available in 2008 for all grants is $1,000. Grants are available for congregations whose funding requests meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Program that responds to the
needs of people with high vulnerability through direct service - Program that promotes systemic change to promote justice and to challenge the economic, social, and political forces that oppress people and the environment
- Program that resources congregations, encouraging and supporting their efforts at peacemaking, advocacy, and involvement in public issues
Details and grant applications are on the Presbytery Peacemaking Grants page.
PC(USA) General Assembly Council Restricted Funds Grants
Application Deadline: Thursday May 1
Sessions may seek Presbytery approval through Council. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2008. For more information see this page at PC(USA), or contact