New grant and funding workshops

This winter, the Michigan Conference will host several online workshops and trainings on grant writing and nontraditional funding sources.

Holy Grants workshop on October 10

Register now for a free online workshop on grant writing for church and nonprofit leaders in the Michigan Conference, led by Lisa Batten.

Training and resource grants for laity

The Michigan Conference Board of Laity is offering grants of up to $500 for training and resources for lay members. Apply by October 1.

Rural Life Sunday set for September 8

Rural Life Sunday is set for September 8, and churches can honor our rural heritage by receiving an offering to support rural ministry in the Michigan Conference.

Apply for new Growing Forward Grants

UPDATE NOVEMBER 25.  Growing Forward grants have been dispersed and are no longer available.

Celebrating the impact of rural churches

STEP TWO: Rural Life Sunday is set for September 10, and churches can honor our rural heritage by receiving an offering to support rural ministry in the Michigan Conference. Continue Reading Celebrating the impact of rural churches

Young People’s Ministries offers grants

Applications for mini-grants of $500 to $1,500 are due November 15 for churches that offer youth or young adult ministries in marginalized contexts.

Christian Education Sunday offering grows faith

Learn how recent funding through the annual Christian Education Sunday offering has grown faith and then plan for this year’s date, set for August 20.

Grants for justice and peace ministries

The General Board of Church and Society is accepting applications through July 24 for grants from their Ethnic Local Church, Human Relations Day, and Peace with Justice programs.

Conference offers disability grants

The Michigan Conference is offering grants up to $1,000 to assist churches seeking to invest in accommodations for those with disabilities or neurodiversity of all kinds.