Applications for 2026 Diocesan Grants for Parishes Now Open
We are excited to announce that applications for the 2026 Grants for parishes are now open. These grants are designed to support ministries across the diocese in the areas of Creation Care, Renew and Refresh, and Outreach. Whether you are launching a new initiative or building on existing work, we encourage you to apply and explore how these resources can support your parish’s mission.
Available Grants and How to Apply
1. Creation Care Mini-Grants (Support for parish-based environmental initiatives.)
Apply here
2. Renew & Refresh Grants 3.0 (Funding for projects that foster spiritual renewal and congregational vitality.)
Apply here
3. Parish-Based Outreach Grants (Resources for ministries that serve local communities)
Proposed Application Preparation Timeline
6–3 weeks prior to deadline
- Attend the Diocesan Grant Training on Wednesday, April 29, at 11 A.M Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89847352769. If you missed it, you can access the presentation slides HERE and the recording HERE
- Pray for your parish
- Discern project scope
- Establish cost estimates and budgets
- Explore additional financial or in-kind resources
- Collect necessary approvals
- Recruit and equip project leaders
2 weeks prior to deadline
Draft your application and review with parish leaders
1 week prior to deadline
Finalize answers and upload supporting materials
By application deadline (June 15, 2026)
Applications should be submitted via online applications
Questions? Contact Us
If you have any questions or need guidance on your application, feel free to reach out to these contacts:
Creation Care:
- Sarah Banks Bosu, Director of Mission Funding – sbosu@dioala.org
Renew & Refresh
- Anne Tippet, Special Assistant to the Canon – atippet@dioala.org
- The Rev. Dr. Canon Catherine Collier, Canon to the Ordinary – ccollier@dioala.org
Mission & Outreach
- The Rev. Rosie Veal Eby, Chair, Department of Mission and Outreach – rvealeby@nativity-hsv.org
- Sarah Banks Bosu, Director of Mission Funding – sbosu@dioala.org
Thank you for your love of your church and your commitment to growing congregations, community engagement, and stewardship of God’s creation.