Church of Scotland - Small Grants Fund

The Small Grants Fund is focused on short-term projects which will bring about change in at least one of the following areas:

• Developing mission through new worshipping communities (including online worship)
• Engaging and attracting those aged 40 and under including children, young people and families
• Addressing pressing issues in the church
• Increasing experimentation with innovation in church practices.

Eligibility criteria:

Individual Church of Scotland churches and presbyteries and groups of churches or presbyteries can apply. Churches and presbyteries are also able to work with ecumenical partners, though the application will need to come from the Church of Scotland church or presbytery.

Criteria for funded projects:

Projects will bring about change in at least one of the following areas:

• Developing mission through new worshipping communities (including online worship)
• Engaging and attracting those aged 40 and under including children, young people and families
• Addressing pressing issues in the church
• Increasing experimentation with innovation in church practices.

What can and cannot be funded?

• Awards are to be used with a revenue project focus
• Awards cannot be used for:
• Contribution to capital building costs
• Covering retrospective costs
• Making up shortfall in income.