Matching grants up to $2,000 are available to help create new ministries or enhance current ministries with economically disadvantaged families and individuals. In order to be considered for a matching grant, churches must address one or more of the following areas:
- Identify with the poor within their communities and implement a “personal” form of ministry.
- Develop ministry at the local level that empowers those in poverty through education and other means.
- Emphasize the inclusion of the impoverished in ministry programming that fosters relationships.
- See the poor as participants in the program ministry, as well as recipients of the program ministry.
THE ANNUAL APPLICATION WINDOW IS MARCH 1 – APRIL 30.
APPLICATION ANNUAL DEADLINE: APRIL 30
APPLICATION ANNUAL DEADLINE: APRIL 30
Contact: jennifer.huff@inumc.org