ACT Grants Available
ACT Grants Available
Enhancement Grants
These grants are one-year grants with a maximum of $5,000. Currently, these grants are used to assist congregations seeking to enhance or start a new ministry, program, activity, or process. As the presbytery undertakes a new mission design, the ACT will use the funds to promote cooperative mission and ministry partnerships among churches. Money for enhancement grants comes out of the operating budget of Pittsburgh Presbytery.
Guidelines
- Churches are eligible to receive Enhancement Grants for two consecutive years but must reapply annually.
Deadlines
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024
FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Enhancement Grant applications are accepted and reviewed on a quarterly basis. If approved to receive a grant, funds will be paid within 30 days of approval.
Requirements
- Completed Enhancement Grant Application
- Session meeting with a liaison of the Administrative Transformation Commission to discuss the grant proposal
- Establishment of an ongoing prayer team
- Completed follow-up report of how the grant was used at the conclusion of the project/initiative
Word version of Enhancement Grant Application for obtaining session approval before submitting online.
Committee meeting dates for 2024
January 17
March 13
May 15
July 17
September 18
November 13
All meetings are scheduled at 1:00 pm.
Seminary Student Intern Grants
Seminary student interns are granted monthly stipends to work with congregations. This effort is designed to provide hands on ministry training for students, while providing additional resources for congregations, who demonstrate financial need.
-Students do not need to be PCUSA members to apply, but are encouraged to explore the PCUSA in their internships
-PCUSA students are encouraged to be under care of a Presbytery
Congregations must:
-Demonstrate financial need
-Demonstrate community and/or church partnerships
Guidelines: