First United Church of Christ Mission Fund Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
First United Church of Christ Mission Fund Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: January 05, 2026
Summary
The First United Church of Christ Mission Fund provides vital support to various organizations and initiatives in Berks County, focusing on children's activities, senior citizen benefits, and hunger reduction. Grants totaling up to $65,000 will be awarded, with individual grants generally under $10,000. Preference is given to religious organizations within close proximity to the church, ensuring that the fund effectively supports community needs and outreach efforts.Overview
First United Church of Christ Mission Fund This fund supports organizations and causes that were important to the mission of the First United Church of Christ in Reading, Pa. Distributions from the fund will be made to support one or more of the following: Programs and initiatives that help children from Berks County participate in activities that their families would not otherwise be able to afford. Activities include, but are not limited to, piano or organ lessons, summer camps, choral programs, and language classes. Programs and initiatives that benefit senior citizens from Berks County. Programs and initiatives that reduce hunger in Berks County. Ministry and outreach and/or the establishment of new churches for United Church of Christ congregations in Berks County. Reading City Church for organ and piano tuning, building maintenance, and/or ministry and outreach. Funding This opportunity will award multiple grants with awards totaling up to approximately $65,000. Typical grant awards are under $10,000.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations and causes located within one mile of St. John's building at 149 S. 9th St., Reading, within the City of Reading, or Berks County are eligible to apply.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
hungerseniorsyouth-programsreligiousnonprofits
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