Worldwide Theological Education Grants
Supports projects outside the U.S. that develop resources and strengthen systems for Wesleyan and United Methodist theological education and church leadership.
Funder: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Due Dates: March 2025 (Grant cycle opens)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $1,000–$5,000 per project; no minimum/maximum or total awards specified.
Summary: Supports theological education and leadership development outside the U.S. in the Wesleyan and United Methodist tradition, focusing on resource development and church leadership systems.
Description
This program funds projects that cultivate Wesleyan and United Methodist scholarship beyond the United States, with a particular focus on developing resources and supporting systems that equip church leadership in the United Methodist Church (UMC) Central Conferences and Mission Initiatives. The aim is to strengthen theological education and leadership development in alignment with the Wesleyan and United Methodist tradition, especially where such infrastructure is under-resourced.
