The application period for the 2027 Diocesan Grants opens May 1, 2026, and closes June 30, 2026. Applications submitted after June 30 will not be accepted.
➡️ Click here to apply for the Sustaining Grant
Purpose: Ongoing support for parish operating budgets and clergy salaries (most similar to the former CDP grant)
Maximum Award: $20,000 per year for up to three years
Total Possible Funding: $60,000
Renewable: Yes, following completion of the three‑year grant cycle
Those who are currently receiving a 2026 Sustaining Grant are not eligible to apply
Mid‑Cycle Review: After 18 months
Contact: Patty Campbell, pattycampbell655@hotmail.com
➡️ Click here to apply for the New Horizon Grant
Purpose: Support for new staff positions, programs, or ministry models
Maximum Award: Up to $30,000 the first year, with funding declining over the five-year cycle
Total Possible Funding: $100,000
Renewable: Yes, following completion of the five‑year grant cycle
Mid‑Cycle Review: After 2.5 years
Contact: Patty Campbell, pattycampbell655@hotmail.com
➡️ Click here to apply for the New Initiative Grant
Purpose: Seed funding for NEW parish outreach projects or mission goals
Maximum Award: $5,000
Renewable: No; this is a one‑time, one‑year grant
Contact: The Rev. Georgia Carney, gmcarney5070@gmail.com
➡️ Click here to apply for the Partnership Grant
Purpose: Support for independent 501(c)(3) organizations partnering with parishes to deliver mission outreach programs
Maximum Award: $5,000
Renewable: Yes, annually
Contact: The Rev. Georgia Carney, gmcarney5070@gmail.com
