New Worshiping Communities Seed Grant
The New Worshiping Communities Seed Grant from the Presbyterian Mission Agency funds innovative research and ministry for launching new worshiping communities in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency
Due Dates: March 1, 2027 (Projected full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for the first year of ministry; single-year, start-up funding.
Summary: Supports the launch and first-year sustainability of new worshiping communities within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through start-up funding.
Key Information: For new “1001” worshiping communities; requires presbytery involvement and endorsement.
Description
The New Worshiping Communities Seed Grant provides essential start-up funding for the launch and first-year sustainability of new "1001" worshiping communities within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The grant aims to encourage innovative ministry practices, foster sustainable faith-based outreach, and help new congregations establish themselves in their local contexts. This funding is part of the broader “1001 New Worshiping Communities” initiative, which seeks to expand the church’s mission and impact by supporting the creation of vibrant, locally rooted communities.
