The United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio makes grants to advance the strategic goals of the West Ohio Conference through a competitive application process. The grant program focuses on providing financial support for established programs and program expansion of local churches, ministries and organizations across West Ohio; and for scholarships. Please contact Program Manager, Maddy DeWitt at mdewitt@wocumc.org for more information.
Grant Cycles and Categories
Spring Cycle: Children, Youth, and Young Adults - Opens Feb. 1, 2026
VBS Mini Grants: To support VBS programs across West Ohio that engage children with safe and fun opportunities to learn about the love of Jesus. Please check back at a later date to access the application page. More information on grant purpose, requirements, and evaluation criteria can be found below.
Championing Children, Youth, & Young Adults Grants: To equip and empower laity and clergy in local churches to create new or expand existing intergenerational, Christ centered communities that nurture children, youth, college-age, and young adults. Please check back at a later date to access the application page. More information on grant purpose, requirements, and evaluation criteria can be found below.
Spring/Summer Cycle: Clergy Development - Opens Apr. 27, 2026
Alford Cantlin Fellowship Grants: Ordained elders who want to obtain their DMin from MTSO. Please check back at a later date to access the application page. More information on grant purpose, requirements, and evaluation criteria can be found below.
Fall Cycle: Clergy Development - Opens Sept. 1, 2026
Travel & Renewal Grants: Support for provisional and ordained clergy who are seeking support for a time of personal renewal, spiritual transformation, or ministry rejuvenation. Please check back at a later date to access the application page. More information on grant purpose, requirements, and evaluation criteria can be found below.
LLP Continuing Education & Spiritual Discernment Grants: Support for LLP’s who are completing Course of Study; pursuing continuing education or specialized training programs; or seeking coaching support. Please check back at a later date to access the application page. More information on grant purpose, requirements, and evaluation criteria can be found below.
Higher Education & Spiritual Discernment Grants: Support for provisional and ordained clergy who are pursuing higher education, specialized training, or coaching support. Please check back at a later date to access the application page. More information on grant purpose, requirements, and evaluation criteria can be found below.
View our grant program guidelines below for more details. You can open the guidelines in a new tab by hovering over the box with an arrow in the top right corner and clicking "Pop out."