CFA Ministry Grants

CFA Ministry Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: February 24, 2026

Summary

The CFA Ministry Grants Initiative, part of the Kentucky Conference's mission, supports local churches in developing ministries focused on stewardship, technology, and leadership development. Eligible churches can apply for grants up to $500, with each church allowed to submit two applications annually. This initiative aims to foster generosity and enhance church leadership, providing essential resources to help congregations grow and effectively fulfill their mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Overview

Note: CFA will receive and review applications in three rounds throughout the year. Applications received after a round deadline may be considered in the next round (except for late Round 3 applications). The CFA Ministry Grants Initiative is part of the Conference’s mission to “discover, develop, and send passionate spiritual leaders and resources to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” CFA specifically wants to resource churches as they grow and develop ministries related to: Stewardship, Technology, and Leadership Development. How can the local church use the grant funds? The grant project and application should address a church’s ministry needs and plans in one of three areas. Stewardship: For ministries intended to cultivate generosity and stewardship within congregations; For ministries connecting financial generosity to discipleship; For annual stewardship campaign resources Technology: For ministries in need of new or upgraded, AV technology for worship, discipleship, or administrative ministry needs Leadership Development: For ministries related to training, developing, and equipping church leaders for the roles to which they have been called Amount Each application may request up to $500

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who is eligible to apply for a CFA Ministry Grant? Local churches in the Kentucky Conference Each church may make up to two (2) applications between January 1 – September 30 Each application should address only one project type (Stewardship, Technology, or Leadership) Each application may request up to $500 No church may receive more than $1,000 in total for all applications submitted in a calendar year