The West Ohio Conference provides many grant opportunities to churches
Fresh Starts and New Beginnings - Go Grants/Missional Church Development - Go Grants
These annual grants resource new, innovative ministry ideas that empower churches to fulfill our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world. Categories include Building Bridges, Community Engagement, Emerging Generations, Green Church, and Leadership Development. Go Grants are available annually and more information can be found here. https://www.westohioumc.org/2025-go-grants
| Grant | Amount | Timeline | Next Available | Notes |
| Building Bridges | Various | Awarded Annually | Fall 2025 | Support better accessibility and connection to those outside the church |
| Community Engagement | Various | Awarded Annually | Fall 2025 | Cultivating long-term relationships with your community |
| Emerging Generations | Various | Awarded Annually | Fall 2025 | Ministries that engage children, youth, young adults, and families. |
| Green Church | Up to $1000 | Awarded Annually | Fall 2025 | Improving sustainability efforts in the local church |
| Leadership Development | Various | Awarded Annually | Fall 2025 | Supporting and equipping UMC laity and clergy in personal leadership development and training. |
United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio
Each year the United Methodist Foundation provides grants to missions and ministries. They include, but are not limited to the following:
Non-Profit Partners Program, Vacation Bible School and Christian Education,
Alford-Cantlin Fellows Program at Methodist Theological School of Ohio,Frazier Endowment - Clergy Leadership and education
The Foundation also provides grants to the beneficiaries of individual endowments. See more at https://umfwestohio.org/grant-making/
| Grant | Amount | Timeline | Next Available | Notes |
| Non-Profit Partners Program | Faith based organizations within West Ohio that have a strong connection to the UMC and its mission. | |||
| Clara's Kiddies/Jessie's Vine Endowment | Awarded at beginning of summer | Summer 2025 | This endowment supports VBS programs and other Christian education programming. | |
| Alford-Cantlin Fellows at MTSO | Support for clergy pursuing their D. Min. degree at MTSO. | |||
| Frazier Endowment | Clergy leadership and education support in partnership with Office of Ministry |
All in Community
All In Community seeks to engage individuals and churches to restore hope and support healing for those involved in the criminal justice system. Two grants are available for community engagement and launching a HOPE Letters group in your local church. See more at https://www.westohioumc.org/ministries/grants-giving
| Grant | Amount | Timeline | Next Available | Notes |
| Community Engagement | Up to $3000 | Awarded Bi-Annually | Spring 2025 | Churches engaged in the criminal justice system and promoting wellness, healing, and cultural inclusion. |
| HOPE Letters | Up to $500 | Open | A letter campaign to restore hope and provide healing for those in the criminal justice system | |
| Freedom Schools? | ||||
| Fear+Less? | ||||
| Office of Ministry? |