Some FAQ about applying for a grant:
What sort of things can we get funding help towards?
Possible ideas for projects could include:
Employment of a Church Outreach Worker
Training for staff or volunteers
Investment in IT to reach particular groups
Covering the cost of a course for participants, e.g., Alpha, LICC etc
A one-off mission event
Help with Quinquennial Repairs
Adapting your building for mission
Improving Accessibility
What if we are not sure what we want to do?
We can help with a mission and vision session, and explore with you what God might be calling your church to do. Get in touch with our Mission and Training Officer: training@urceastern.org.uk or for Youth and Childrens work cydo@urceastern.org.uk or for property resources@urceastern.org.uk
How do we start?
To begin the grant process you will need to have a conversation with either the Mission and Training Officer or the Children’s Youth and Development Officer. Get in touch with our Mission and Training Officer: training@urceastern.org.uk or for Youth and Childrens work cydo@urceastern.org.uk or for property resources@urceastern.org.uk
What is a Mission Review and why do we need one?
We are committed to supporting our churches, to making sure we use our resources responsibly, and as missionally as possible. With over 100 churches in Eastern Synod, the mission review is designed to be a useful and inspiring process. A process that will hopefully identify opportunities for Synod officers and committees to assist the church with what they are already doing or with new projects. It is a good tool for churches to think about where they are and what God might be saying to them, and a way to give the committees and officers of Synod an overview of the missional life of all the Synod churches. We ask all churches to complete a mission review, for both property and mission grants. Get in touch with our Mission and Training Officer: training@urceastern.org.uk as soon as you are thinking about a grant.
Where are the Forms and the Guidance Notes?
You can find the forms here
and a guide to the process out lined here.
When do forms need to be in?
The next meetings of the committee’s are in early September, but the deadline for paper work is usually two weeks before them. Do get in touch as soon as you are thinking about funding, so we can help you think through your application and accompany you through the process!
