Grants and loans available through The United Methodist Church
Grants:
- COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant (UMCOR)
- Equipping the Local Church (The Foundation for Evangelism) Application Time: Jan 15-Feb 28
- Grants and Awards (General Commission on Archives and History)
- Ministry and Emerging Child Advocacy Grants (United Methodist Women)
- New Church Start Grants (United Methodist Communications)
- Peace with Justice Grant (Desert Southwest Conference Board of Church & Society)
- Scholarships and Grants (Discipleship Ministries)
- Social Justice Ministry Grants (General Board of Church and Society)
- Substance Abuse Ministry Grants (SPSARV)
- Website Development Grants (United Methodist Communications)
- Local Church Racial/Ethnic Ministries Grant (Discipleship Ministries)
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Loans:
The United Methodist Development Fund provides first-mortgage loans for new construction, renovations, additions, relocations, and parsonages.
About Desert Southwest Conference Grants
Did you know that churches can apply for grants for ministry that will enhance vitality and reach new people, younger people, and more diverse people? Contact your District Superintendent or the office of New and Vital Faith Communities or Justice & Outreach to apply.
- North District: Rev. Dan Morley dmorley@dscumc.org
- South District: Rev. Matt Ashley mashley@dscumc.org
- East District: Rev. Melissa Rynders mrynders@dscumc.org
- West District: Rev. Javier Olivares jolivares@dscumc.org
- New & Vital Faith: Rev. Rachel Gilmore rgilmore@dscumc.org
- Justice & Outreach: Billie K. Fidlin bfidlin@dscumc.org
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