ECF Grant Program

The ECF Grant Program supports the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta by funding ministries that address poverty and oppression. With an emphasis on community partnerships, the program aims to create sustainable impact through service-oriented projects. It welcomes applications from Episcopal parishes and nonprofit partners committed to capacity building and innovative solutions, ensuring spiritual growth for participants. Preference is given to first-time applicants, reinforcing a commitment to fostering thriving, spiritually strong communities in Middle and North Georgia.

Supporting thriving, spiritually strong communities in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
Following Christ’s example and the tradition of The Episcopal Church, we partner with Episcopal communities in the Diocese of Atlanta by providing funding, leadership, and resources to enable Episcopalians to lift up people facing poverty and oppression and to achieve significant, long-lasting change in our communities.
We provide charitable grants from The Rt. Rev. Bennett J. Sims Endowment to create significant, sustainable ministries and partnerships with the community, both serving people in need and encouraging spiritual growth for Episcopalians through service.
Criteria for Applying
Mission-Oriented:
Sustainable, Episcopal Partnerships:
We prioritize collaborations that strengthen outreach ministry while also providing an opportunity for Episcopalians to experience spiritual growth through their service.
Project-Oriented Impact:
As ECF’s grants serve the entire Diocese of Atlanta, projects which are oriented around capacity building and capital needs are significantly more attractive as they do not require annual renewal. ECF prioritizes requests that support creating new programs, expanding existing efforts, or innovative ideas and solutions.

Eligibility

Organizational Status:We fund Episcopal parishes and their nonprofit partners based on the following criteria:Either you are a parish/worshiping community in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, have filed a current Annual Parochial Report, and comply with Canon 20;OR you are a nonprofit organization with a substantial relationship with a qualifying parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta;you must also be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have a qualifying fiscal agent.Geographical Area:We support ministries working in our local communities in Middle and North Georgia.