Presbyterian Church (USA) Grants

Presbyterian Church (USA) Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: NEBRASKA PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION OF THE SYNOD OF LAKES AND PRAIRIES
Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Summary

The Presbyterian Church (USA) Grants provide financial support to Nebraska-based PCUSA congregations and organizations. Applicants can seek funding for outreach projects that enhance community ministry. With two annual grant cycles, the application process begins with a Letter of Intent, followed by a full application for approved projects. Eligible applicants must have tax-exempt status and complete a final grant report. Grants are not provided for for-profit entities, individuals, or general operating expenses.

Overview

Presbyterian Church (USA) Grants The Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation accepts grant applications during two annual grant cycles. Applicants are restricted to PCUSA congregations and PCUSA-related organizations in Nebraska. Applicants may apply for a grant during either grant cycle. NEBRASKA PCUSA CONGREGATIONS Nebraska Presbyterian congregations and related organizations (PCUSA) are invited to apply for grants to support new or existing outreach activities that enhance or expand their ministry and mission within their communities. Do you have an outreach project your congregation has dreamed of but lacked the financial resources to launch? Is there a mission project you'd like to expand for greater impact? Our grant program could provide the funding needed to bring these projects to life—helping you reach out to neighbors in need, share the love of Christ, and take bold steps in reimagining what church can be. The grant application process is managed through our grant portal. To begin, complete the Letter of Intent (LOI) form in the portal, which provides a high-level overview of your project and requested funding amount. If your LOI aligns with our grant criteria, you’ll be invited to submit a full grant application detailing your project, including financial reporting. After submission, a site visit may be scheduled to address additional questions. Our Board of Directors reviews applications at their meetings in April and October.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicants must have current tax-exempt status to be eligible for funding. Grants are made to provide full or partial support for a program or project with funds to be fully expended within one year. Congregations may not submit multiple applications in a grant cycle. Organizations who are awarded a grant must complete a final grant report one year after receiving the grant before applying for a new grant.

Ineligibility

We do not fund: For-profit organizations Individuals General operating grants Debt ReductionMulti-year grants Endowments or other foundations Event sponsorships Travel or conferences