Higher Education and Ministry Grants
Higher Education and Ministry Grants from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry fund research-driven projects advancing leadership, education, and ministry innovation in United Methodist settings globally.
Funder: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Due Dates: April 30, 2027 (Ethnic In-Service Training Grants) | March 2025 (Worldwide Theological Education, Clergywomen Network, Chaplain & Campus Ministry Network Development Grants) | August 31, 2026 (Campus Food and Hygiene Insecurity Grants)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$5,000 (most grants) | Up to $10,000 (Ethnic In-Service Training, Campus Food & Hygiene Insecurity Grants) | One-year awards; some programs allow follow-up funding.
Summary: Grants support leadership development, educational access, and ministry initiatives in United Methodist communities and institutions worldwide.
Key Information: Multiple grant types available; eligibility and deadlines vary by program.
Description
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) offers a suite of grants designed to foster transformational leadership and educational access within United Methodist communities globally. These grants support a range of initiatives, including the development of theological education beyond the U.S., strengthening clergywomen and campus ministry networks, addressing food insecurity at United Methodist-related colleges, and advancing ethnic leadership development through targeted program support. Funding is available for both institutions and innovative ministry programs that align with GBHEM’s mission to nurture Christian leaders and strengthen the church’s global presence.
