Congregational Vitality Grants

Great News!!!!

Congregational Grants are now open!

Deadline to apply will be by midnight, October 25, 2022

This application is to be submitted by any local church(es) within the Appalachian District of the WNNC wishing to receive Congregational Vitality funds during the current year. Congregational Vitality funds are intended to help churches engage in ministries and/or participate in programs/processes which will enable the church to attain new vitality, health and growth. These funds are not intended to help pay for church buildings, land, maintenance, or capital improvements to church facilities, nor are they intended to provide support for ministries or programs which have been ongoing in the church.

A fully completed application must be received in the Appalachian District office by midnight, October 25, 2022 in order to be considered for a grant. No exceptions. You may attach additional information if you need to answer the questions below more fully. Please submit along with this request a detailed budget. If a detailed budget is not included, your grant may not be considered. Please submit your application electronically only and any handwritten submissions will not be accepted.

The application is to be submitted by any local church within the Appalachian District of the WNCC wishing to receive Congregational Vitality funds during the current year.

Congregational Vitality funds are intended to help churches engage in and/or participate in processes which equip, resource and empower our congregations as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ to claim their role as members of the “priesthood of all believers” found in 1 Peter 2:9. Please read the Scriptures (by clicking on them) from Ephesians 4:11-13, 2 Peter 1:5-7 and Matthew 28:19-20 and prayerfully consider how these Scriptures connect to the ministry for which you are requesting grant funding support.

Please note that all funds for these grants come from Appalachian District Apportionments. Paying your apportionments helps support new ministry all across our District.

If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact Katie Hutton at KHutton@wnccumc.org or by calling 1-336-844-4090.