Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 1, 2026

24 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

TCP Residency Grant

Overview: Supports individuals pursuing pastoral leadership development through an approved TCP-affiliated church residency.

Geographic Scope: Chicago, IL

Focus Areas: Pastoral leadership development, church residency programs

Eligibility:

  • Called to local pastoral ministry as a church planter, church revitalizer, or pursuing a staff position at a local church

  • Graduate or current participant in a TCP Church Leadership Year Two Cohort

  • Confirmed opportunity to serve as a resident at a TCP Partner Church or approved local church

  • Endorsement from the hosting church's lead pastor or another qualified church leadership representative
  • Award Determination: Grant amounts vary depending on need, scope, and available funding, and are determined at the discretion of The Chicago Partnership

    Distribution: Grants are distributed through local churches or organizations, not to individuals directly

    Review Schedule: Grant Interest submissions reviewed twice yearly in November and May

    Contact: The Chicago Partnership, 1424 W. Chicago Ave. Ste E & F, Chicago, IL 60642 | PO Box 221222, Chicago, IL 60622

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete a Residency Interest Form for the next review period
    2. Submit Grant Interest Form during acceptance windows (November or May)
    3. Qualified applicants will be invited to submit full application
    4. Applications reviewed and approved by TCP staff and board
    5. Grants distributed and reported upon approval

      Required Materials

    • Residency Interest Form
    • Evidence of call to local pastoral ministry
    • Documentation of TCP Cohort participation (graduate or current participant in Church Leadership Year Two Cohort)
    • Confirmation of residency opportunity with supporting church documentation
    • Letter of endorsement from hosting church's lead pastor or qualified church leadership representative

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    churchesfaith-basedchristian-nonprofits

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