Annual Conference Multiethnic Ministries
Forecasted
Annual Conference Multiethnic Ministries supports United Methodist annual conferences with programs to develop racial/ethnic leaders and strengthen racial/ethnic church growth and development.
Funder: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award; seven grants annually
Summary: Supports United Methodist annual conferences in developing racial/ethnic leaders and advancing racial/ethnic church growth and development.
Key Information: Applicants must be United Methodist annual conferences in the United States.
Description
Annual Conference Multiethnic Ministries supports programs focused on racial/ethnic leadership development and racial/ethnic church growth and development within The United Methodist Church. Presented by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) alongside Global Ministries, the program provides Multiethnic Ministries (MEM) grants each year to assist annual conferences with this work.
The grant brings together support for developing racial/ethnic leaders and strengthening racial/ethnic churches. It sits within the boards’ broader work to strengthen education, leadership development, mission engagement, and local ministry. GBHEM works with people and partners worldwide to connect the church and the academy and prepare transformative leaders for the church and the world.
