2026 Church and Society Grants Now Open for Applications
The application deadline is Aug. 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT.
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) awards grants to United Methodist congregations and groups related to The United Methodist Church in three categories: Peace with Justice, Ethnic Local Church and Human Relations Day.
To be considered for funding, applicants must submit the online application and all required documents by Aug. 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT. Grant award notifications are planned for late October 2026.
Church and Society Grant Categories
Peace with Justice Grants support programs and projects that witness to God’s demands for a faithful, just, disarmed, and secure world.
Ethnic Local Church Grants focus on the self-identified needs of ethnic local churches and persons as they address one or more chronic social issues or concerns.
Human Relations Day Grants support advocacy and community engagement aimed at uplifting the right of all God’s children to realize their potential in right relationship with one another.
Application Requirements
To be considered for funding, applicants must submit the following materials:
Program or project summaries
A description of how the program or project is aligned with the Social Principles
Budget and supporting documentation including no fewer than two references
A letter from the Resident Bishop
Complete criteria and documentation are provided in the application online.
Apply Now
Applications and all required documents must be submitted by Aug. 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT. Access the online application below.
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*2026 Grant awards range from $2000 - $5000. Grant funds may not be used to fund individual scholarships, salaries, purchases of equipment, purely administrative costs, or direct delivery of services.
Questions? Contact us by email: grants@umcjustice.org
