Self-Development of People
The Self-Development of People grant funds community-led, self-initiated projects that empower disadvantaged groups to improve their quality of life through sustainable, self-determined development.
Funder: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Due Dates: Rolling (no deadlines; applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per grant; award size varies by project.
Summary: Supports community-led, self-determined projects that empower economically disadvantaged groups to improve their quality of life.
Key Information: Review process may take up to six months; projects must be initiated, owned, and controlled by the benefiting group.
Description
The Self-Development of People program, administered by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), offers grants to communities and groups living in poverty for projects that are self-initiated, community-led, and focused on improving quality of life. The program emphasizes empowerment and sustainable development, requiring that the people who benefit from the project are the ones who design, control, and implement it. Applications are reviewed by the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, using formal funding criteria and program measures to ensure alignment with the program’s mission of self-determination and transformation.
