Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

September 1, 2026

147 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Pathways for Discipleship Grant

Funder: Kansas Methodist Foundation Inc (Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation)

Award Amount: Matching grants up to $1,000

Deadline: September 1 (annual)

Geographic Scope: Kansas

    Focus Areas

    The Foundation awards matching grants to support three key areas of ministry:
  • Children and Youth Programs - All aspects of programming from children to young adults
  • Ministry and Outreach - Expand missional outreach through programming, outreach ministries, and mission trips (brick and mortar requests will not be accepted)
  • Leadership Education - Support for education and leadership development of clergy and lay leaders; assistance with trainings for churches, networks, or regional gatherings

    Eligibility

  • United Methodist churches and organizations in Kansas
  • Only one ministry/program grant application per church will be accepted

Background

For multiple years, the Foundation has offered one-time matching grants to advance ministries across Kansas, especially in ways that are creative, innovative, and new. The grants provide matching funds for new money raised.

    Contact Information

  • Email: jtrapp@kaumf.org
  • Phone: 620-664-9623
  • Address: 100 East First Ave, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501
  • Mailing: PO Box 605, Hutchinson, Kansas 67504-0605
  • Website: kansasmethodistfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete the Pathways for Discipleship Grant Application (available online) 2. Submit application to the Foundation by September 1

    Required Materials

  • Grant application form

    Contact for Questions

  • Email: jtrapp@kaumf.org
  • Phone: 620-664-9623

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

christian-nonprofitsyouth-programsfaith-based

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