Ministry Grants
Offered by Thornton Perpetual Charitable Trust · Chicago, IL
About this opportunity
The Midwest Methodist Foundation provides seed money to create or expand programs at local United Methodist churches in the Northern Illinois Conference. Grants are awarded one year at a time, with a policy to phase out support by the end of three years for multi-year grants. Grant funds cannot be used to pay any portion of current employee salaries.
How to apply
Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: midwestmethodist.org/grants. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with Thornton Perpetual Charitable Trust before applying.
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Check my fit & find more grants →Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline for Ministry Grants?
- The application deadline is September 30, 2026. Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with Thornton Perpetual Charitable Trust before applying.
- How much funding is available?
- The award range is Up to $5K.
- Where do I apply?
- Applications are submitted through Thornton Perpetual Charitable Trust's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.