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$100K grant aids immigrant ministries

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The Michigan Conference recently distributed a $100K UMCOR grant to fifteen recipients, supporting immigrant congregations, ally churches, and faith leader wellness throughout the conference.

Laity Sunday and grant deadline near

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Laity Sunday is Oct. 18 and honors lay leadership across the Michigan Conference. Also, applications for Laity Grants of up to $500 — funding training and resources for lay members… Continue Reading Laity Sunday and grant deadline near

Grants available for equipping laity

Do lay members at your church or United Methodist-affiliated ministry partner lack funding for resources and leadership training? If so, apply for a Michigan Conference Board of Laity grant of… Continue Reading Grants available for equipping laity

Making cycling inclusive

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North Branch: First UMC’s new outreach ministry, Pedals and Prayers, provides adaptive bicycles at no cost to individuals with mobility challenges.

Grant Hour Open Co-Work Space

A monthly online co-work space for grant writers and seekers to come alongside one another, ask questions, hear updates from experienced grant writers, and feel encouraged. Join as you are… Continue Reading Grant Hour Open Co-Work Space

Grant Writing 101 and GrantStation Workshop

Grants are funding sources for existing or new ministry ideas, facility repairs, or new builds. Knowing where to look and how to write a grant can be challenging and even… Continue Reading Grant Writing 101 and GrantStation Workshop

Grant Hour Co-Work Space

This online co-working space is for those interested in nontraditional funding opportunities for their church or nonprofit. Attendees can bring questions, ideas to flesh out, or a grant to work… Continue Reading Grant Hour Co-Work Space

New young adult fellowship kicks off

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Local churches and nonprofit ministries in the Michigan Conference are invited to apply for a $1,000 grant to mentor a young adult they know who is discerning purpose, vocation, or… Continue Reading New young adult fellowship kicks off

Grants 201 Co-Work Space

Bring your questions and a grant to work on, or simply search for grants individually in a shared Zoom room. This workshop will provide space for support, peer resourcing, and… Continue Reading Grants 201 Co-Work Space

Conference awards $117K in grants

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The Michigan Conference announces the recipients of the 2025 Grace in Action Ministry Innovation Awards.