2026-2027 Grant Programs:

Microgrants for 2026 are available. Microgrants are one-time up to $1,000 funding available for the Olentangy River District Churches' mission and ministry seed money or emergency needs. 

Quarterly deadlines for submission: February 18, May 6, August 5, November 11.

Local Outreach Grants applications for 2027 are available this summer. These grants are awarded annually to congregations starting new outreach ministries and those with existing community ministries that are evolving. The purpose of the money is to enable congregations to find specific ways to reach out to their community in hands-on service ministries with an emphasis on building relationships with those being served. Grant applications will be available in Summer 2026.

Other Grant Opportunities: Grant applications for District Mission Centers and Freedom Schools are also will also be available for 2027 this summer. Please consult with the UMCM Director or District Superintendent before applying.

While the 2027 grant applications for these categories are not active, the 2026 applications are available for review ahead of the next grant cycle.

All applications must be on-time and complete when submitted. The application links are listed on this webpage. The UMCM Committee will meet to review all grant applications and award funding at their quarterly meetings.

For more information about the grant application process, please contact UMCM Director Matt Yoder at myoder@wocumc.org.

You will find listings of current grant applications and funded ministries from the previous grant cycle below.