Mustard Seed Migration Grants
Mustard Seed Migration Grants support U.S. United Methodist churches in community-based service projects and ministries that welcome migrants and refugees into the communities those congregations serve.
Funder: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications) | January 2027 (2027 cycle opens)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per grant
Summary: Supports U.S. United Methodist churches in community-based service projects and ministries welcoming migrants and refugees.
Key Information: Applicants must be United Methodist churches located in the United States.
Description
Mustard Seed Migration Grants are operated through UMCOR’s grant program and listed by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM). The program encourages United Methodist churches in the United States to engage in community-based ministries with migrants and refugees. Funding supports local service projects and ministry centered on welcoming the stranger in the community.
The program sits within the broader work of GBHEM and Global Ministries to strengthen education, leadership development, mission engagement, and local ministry across The United Methodist Church. This particular opportunity focuses on congregations serving migrants and refugees in their own communities.
