Grants

There are several sources of grant aid available to parishes that enable us to provide a coordinated response to the development of parish mission and ministry across the diocese.

A grants panel meets quarterly to assess all requests for financial help. The panel tries to make sure there is a fair distribution of resources across the diocese. This may mean that preference is given to parishes that have not received funding before.

For diocesan grants there is an expectation that parishes applying have paid their share in full.

Parishes are advised to allow at least six months for their main applications to be written, accepted and approved. Forward planning is therefore crucial and work should be part of a well-formulated parish strategy.

The grant sources available are:

  • Church Urban Fund (CUF)
  • Destitution Fund
  • Diocesan Urban Fund
  • Maintenance of Ministry
  • Parish Mission Fund (PMF)
  • Pastoral Grants and Loans (PGL)
  • St Martin in the Fields
  • St Agnes Trust

Each fund has specific criteria and will not be available to all parishes.

For more details, download the GRANTS MANUAL.

Download Frequently Asked Questions on grants and fundraising.

Main Grants 2010—Application Deadlines

Wednesday 13 January
Tuesday 9 April
Tuesday 10 August
Wednesday 20 October 

Training takes place during the year. This is advertised in the Clergy mailing and in Enews (sign up here). It is also listed on the Events page.

There is a fast track process for small grants under £1000. Applications should be sent to the Church and Society Department by the last day of each month.

New fast-track grants to help in the recession

Small Parish Mission Fund grants

Small Parish Mission Fund (SPMF) grants of up to £500 can be awarded to parishes carrying out new work to respond to the current economic climate by offering help and support to people who are unemployed or who are working with issues around debt.

Applications for these grants are considered on a monthly basis. Forms are available in the Grants Handbook.

Mustard Seed grants

Small Grants of £5000 are available from the Church Urban Fund for projects costing up to £15,000. Eligible parishes will be in the top 10% on the Index of Multiple Deprivation, or have an area within this band. 

For more information contact Sue Heil on 0161 828 1445.