Earlier this year, the United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio launched a new grant program that included a spring grant cycle that focused on children, youth, and young adults; and an upcoming fall grant cycle focused on clergy development.
On September 1, the fall grant cycle opens offering three types of individual grants:
1) Individual grants for provisional and ordained clergy seeking funds for travel, personal or renewal leave.
2) Individual grants for local liscenced pastors seeking funds for completing Course of Study, continuing education, training or coaching.
3) Individual grants for provisional or ordained clergy seeking funds for education or personal development opportunities including coaching.
The grant award range is $500-$3500 with an average grant amount of $1000. Final grant amounts will depend on the number of applications and level of need.
| Grant Category | Grant | Grant Cycle | Description | Funded By | Grant Award Range |
| Clergy Development | Travel & Renewal Grants | Fall | Support for provisional & ordained clergy who are seeking support for a time of personal renewal, spiritual transformation, or ministry rejuvenation. | UMFWO | $500-$3000 |
| Clergy Development | LLP Continuing Education & Spiritual Discernment Grants | Fall | Support for LLP’s who are completing Course of Study; pursuing continuing education or specialized training programs; or seeking coaching support. | UMFWO & Frazer Endowment Fund | $850-$3500 |
| Clergy Development | Higher Education & Spiritual Discernment Grants | Fall | Support for provisional & ordained clergy who are pursuing higher education, specialized training, or coaching support. | UMFWO & Frazer Endowment Fund | $850-$3500 |
More information is available here. Questions can be sent to UMFWO Program Manager Maddy DeWitt at mdewitt@wocumc.org.