Episcopal Faith Communities Grants

The Episcopal Faith Communities Grants, offered by the Sheltering Arms Foundation, support Minnesota Episcopal congregations in their initiatives to aid vulnerable children. Grants up to $1,000 are available for projects that enhance the lives of children and youth, including tutoring programs and community outreach efforts. Preference is given to projects with multiple funding sources and those led by parishes that have not previously received funding. This initiative embodies a commitment to serving the community and fostering the well-being of children.

NOTE: This is for Episcopal Faith Communities Grant only. If you are interested in the Sheltering Arms Foundation direct-service or advocacy grant, they can be found here.
Episcopal Congregations Caring for Minnesota’s Children
Honoring over 140 years of serving Minnesota’s vulnerable children and 40+ years as a foundation with this mission, Sheltering Arms Foundation continues its ongoing grantmaking partnership with Episcopal faith communities. This small program offers grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota Episcopal congregations, supporting their efforts in building potential for vulnerable children.
Types of projects funded
We aim to support projects that help faith communities improve the lives of vulnerable children and youth. This could be a program that supports the congregation’s children or serves children and youth in need in their community. The funds could also go toward advocacy efforts in the community on behalf of vulnerable children.
Examples of such projects could include a tutoring program for young English learners, a nursery run by a congregation for low-income children, an effort to educate a congregation about children’s issues at the legislature, or a teen service program to benefit children in need. Given the multiple crises affecting our communities in Minnesota, outreach efforts by the church and/or youth to help children, youth, and families meet their basic needs will also be considered.

Eligibility

Criteria for consideration:All grant requests must have a program budget (showing all sources of funding/expenses).All grant requests must be signed by the Senior Warden or Priest.The parish must be located in and provide services within the state of Minnesota.One grant request per parish.