Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) Vocational Discernment Grants
Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) Vocational Discernment Grants support United Methodist programs and resources for vocational discernment to increase the number of clergy under age 35.
Funder: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$100,000 per grant
Summary: Supports United Methodist vocational discernment programs and resources to increase the number of clergy under age 35.
Key Information: Applicants must be United Methodist groups, organizations, annual conferences, or institutions.
Description
The Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) Vocational Discernment Grants support the development and ongoing support of vocational discernment programs and resources in The United Methodist Church. Established by General Conference in 2012, the initiative aims to increase the number of young clergy under age 35 across United Methodist jurisdictions.
The initiative is part of the Higher Education and Ministry grants supported by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) and the General Board of Global Ministries. That broader grant portfolio strengthens education, leadership development, mission engagement, and local ministry. Within this portfolio, YCI focuses specifically on vocational discernment as a means of supporting future clergy leadership.
