CDC Invitation for Grant Applications to support your parish

The Commission on Congregational Development invites applications for grants to support parishes and missions in the Diocese. Grant money is available for new or significantly expanded programs that seek to transform the life of the congregation and which support a documented plan for development.

This year, we have particular interest in collaborative proposals that will bring together different congregations and will invite participation from those outside the parish community. Please note that CDC grants are not awarded for bricks and mortar projects. Grants may be made for up to three years, with annual renewal dependent upon a review process. We encourage applicants to think big. The aim of these grants is to support the mission of the Diocese to “live in Christ, transform the world.”

Application Process

1. Submit a one-paragraph description of the proposed program via email to betsy@episcopalri.org by March 15.

2. Selected applicants will be notified by April 15 and requested to submit a full application which will include a development plan.

3. Full application is due on June 1.

4. Finalists will be interviewed by members of the CDC during the summer.

5. Grantees will be notified by August 1.