Deadline for application: There is no deadline for submission of grant proposals but applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application as soon as possible because grant money is limited. This application must be submitted to the chairperson of the Committee for Church Transformation of the South East District. Call the District Office at (305) 445-9136 for the chairperson's contact information. Do not call the District Office with questions about this application.
Prerequisites for applying for Grant: Applicants must submit a complete and compelling Grant Request Form. Applicants must submit with this application a current copy of your congregation's financial report. Additionally, congregations currently enrolled in the Natural Church Development (NCD) program or Re-Focus groups will have first consideration.
Limits and Scope of Grants for Congregational Transformation: Grants will be awarded on an annual basis and may not exceed $50,000. A congregation can receive up to 2 grants. If awarded a grant, submission of this Grant Request Form must be submitted before the grant expires to be considered for an additional year of support. Grant money is under no circumstance to be used to fund current expenses or staffing.
The Office of Congregational Transformation
Florida United Methodist Conference
1140 E. McDonald Street • Lakeland, Florida 33801
P: 800.282.8011 ext. 340 • F: 863.680.1812