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 learn more or apply.
If you’re in need of a loan, check out the United Methodist Development Fund, which provides first-mortgage loans for new construction, renovations, additions, relocations, and parsonages.
News and Events
Cancelled: Reaching New People in New Ways in the North District
Cancelled: Reaching New People in New Ways in the North District
Register now for the Generative Leadership Academy on February 17-18 at Journey UMC in Las Vegas, hosted by DSC New and Vital Faith.
Cancelled: Reaching New People in New Ways in the North District
Cancelled: Reaching New People in New Ways in the North District
Register now for the Generative Leadership Academy on February 17-18 at Journey UMC in Las Vegas, hosted by DSC New and Vital Faith.
Reaching New People in New Ways in the East, West, and South District
Reaching New People in New Ways in the East, West, and South District
Register now for the Generative Leadership Academy on February 17-18 at Journey UMC in Las Vegas, hosted by DSC New and Vital Faith.
Religion and Race Announce New Grant Cycle: CORR Action Fund
The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) announces a new cycle of the CORR Action Fund (CAF) grant program providing up to $10,000 to fund projects that increase intercultural competency and support vital conversations about race, cultural diversity, and systemic equity leading to action.
$10,000 Grants from Discipleship Ministries
Are you part of an ethnic or multiethnic United Methodist Church? Are you starting or currently leading a new ministry or outreach in an ethnic community? If so, apply for a grant of up to $10,000 from Discipleship Ministries. The deadline is September 10, so...
Church and Society Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Grant Funding
Originally published at https://www.umcjustice.org/news-and-stories/church-and-society-now-accepting-applications-for-2022-grant-funding-1586 The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) awards grants to United Methodist congregations and groups related to The...
Communications agency offers education assistance opportunities
Nashville, Tennessee – Two religious communication education assistance opportunities are being offered by United Methodist Communications, the denomination’s global communication agency. Eligible parties have until March 15th to submit their applications for 2022...
2021 GBHEM Scholarship Report for the Desert Southwest Annual Conference
By Allyson Potts, Executive Director, Loans and Scholarships at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church We celebrate that the Office of Loans and Scholarships will be awarding over 2,100 students a total of $5 million in...
2021 Local Initiatives Grant Application for Ecumenical and Interreligious Ministries
Every year the Council of Bishops awards three grants to annual conferences from around the world that are involved in ecumenical and/or interreligious ministry. These grants are for $1,000 US each and must be used for ministry projects that focus on...
Haven UMC Awarded 2020 Courageous Church
The Courageous Church Award recognizes churches who are living into the mission of the Conference in courageous ways. This year, the Vital Faith Team and the appointive cabinet awarded the 2020 Courageous Church award to Haven United Methodist Church.
Creating Online Communities of Faith
By Wendy Swanson, Chair of the DSC Vital Faith Committee There is very little that can be said that is positive about how COVID 19 has affected our communities, but the development of new ministries by our churches is one. Many churches have worked hard and fast to...
Peace with Justice Grant Application
Peace with Justice grants, funded by the annual special offerings from the local church, are available for ministries that work towards change in policies and systemic injustice. If money is holding back the good work of your church, don’t miss this opportunity....
Local Church Racial/Ethnic Ministries Grant
News Release: Local Church Racial/Ethnic Ministries Grant Applications Due Sept. 1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. May 1, 2020/Discipleship Ministries/ – Applications for Racial Ethnic Local Church Concerns (RELCC) grants up to $7,000 to help local United Methodist churches build...
Contacts
Resources
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)
Loans
The United Methodist Development Fund provides first-mortgage loans for new construction, renovations, additions, relocations, and parsonages.
CORR Action Fund
Religion and Race Announce New Grant Cycle. Click here to learn more.
RELCC Grant for Discipleship Ministries
Click here to learn more about $10,000 grants for discipleship ministries.
Church and Society Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Grant Funding
Click here to learn more.
2021 Local Initiatives Grant Application for Ecumenical and Interreligious Ministries
Click here to learn more.
Education Assistance Opportunities
Click here to learn more about how the communications agency offers education assistance opportunities.
2021 GBHEM Scholarship Report
Click here to learn more.
UMCOM
New Church Starts Grant. Click here to learn more.
Foundation for Evangelism
Local Church Grant Cycle Opens January 15, 2023. Click here to learn more.
Archives & History
Students and researchers: Apply for grants. Deadlines for applications may vary.
Kingdom Advancing Grant
Click to learn more about Brotherhood Mutual’s grant.