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Grants

Clergy

What Are the Four Rejuvenate Grants?

The grants are:

  1. The Clergy and/or Clergy Spouse Education Debt Reduction Grant
  2. The Retirement Fund Incentive Grant
  3. The Funding for Emergencies
  4. The Called Anew Grant 

How Can the Grants Be Used?

  1. The Clergy and/or Clergy Spouse Education Debt Reduction Grant will assist in reducing or eliminating educational debt.  (Grants are for clergy and clergy spouse education debt only)
  2. Retirement Fund Incentive Grant will  assist clergy with  contributing  to his or her personal pension fund 
  3. Funding for Emergencies Grant will assist clergy in creating an emergency savings fund 
  4. Called Anew Grant will assist clergy to exit active ministry with dignity  and financial stability 

Who can apply for a grant?

Elders, Provisional Elders, Deacons, Provisional Deacons and Local Pastors under appointment can apply for grants 

What are the Grants’ Criteria?

Applicants are to complete the guidelines for each grant (see requirements.)  

What is the grant application process?

Application for a Rejuvenate grant may be submitted at anytime;  before, during or after completion of the grant requirements.  Grant applicants will decide the pace for the completion of the grant requirements.

Once an application has been received by Rejuvenate, the Gifts and Grants Committee of the United Methodist Foundation of Indiana will review it.  Upon approval, the grant applicant will be notified of the amount of the grant.  Once the requirements have been completed, the grant will be awarded.

Grants are paid to Institutions and not to individuals.

Grant Application for Clergy

Seminary Students

Who May Apply

An applicant must be:

  • An active full member of a United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to application
  • Admitted to a degree program in an accredited seminary or currently attending an accredited seminary
  • In good academic standing
  • Financially in need

Required Recommendations

Submit letters of recommendation/ support from:

  • Academic Advisor
  • District Superintendent
  • Current Pastor
     

Personal Financial Statement (annual spending plan or budget) is required and must be submitted with application.

Submit Application, Recommendation Letters and Financial Statement to: