Self-Development of People
Self-Development of People supports people living in poverty through grants and partnerships that place self-development at the center of efforts to improve their own lives.
Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency
Due Dates: Rolling (no deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000
Summary: Supports people living in poverty through grants and partnerships focused on self-development and improving their lives.
Key Information: The program supports people living in poverty; applicants should review the official SDOP funding criteria.
Description
Self-Development of People (SDOP) is a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) program offered through the Presbyterian Mission Agency. It provides grants to people living in poverty to help improve their lives, with self-development at the center of its work. The program’s focus is people-centered rather than tied to a particular research discipline or scientific field.
Applications initiate partnerships with the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People. The committee evaluates proposed partnerships using SDOP’s funding criteria and overarching program measures, which provide the framework for assessing how proposed work aligns with the program’s purpose.
