Methodist grants

The Methodist Grants Programme aims to support Methodist churches in their mission and ministry with a particular focus on church growth (both numerically and spiritually), community engagement, accessibility, building development, and projects which will give an environmental benefit.

Who can apply for a Methodist grant?

The Methodist Grants Programme is open to Methodist districts and circuits, individual Methodist churches which are part of the Methodist Connexion, and organisations associated with the Methodist Church in Britain or the Methodist Church in Ireland. The Programme also supports some heritage sites which are deemed by the Connexion to be important in telling the story of Methodism.

What kinds of projects are supported by the Methodist Grants Programme?

Grants are awarded for building development and for mission, outreach and community benefit. More specifically, projects supported will include: • Significant redevelopment projects on buildings which have been identified as key to the future mission objectives of a circuit or district. • Work which includes the provision of disabled access and facilities. • Schemes which bring significant community benefits. • Initiatives which demonstrate a clear environmental benefit.

What is not supported by the Methodist Grants Programme?

Grants through this programme are not awarded for essential repairs or routine building maintenance, or for salaries or any other revenue costs.