MUMF ministry grants

The Missouri United Methodist Foundation (MUMF) grant program continues to grow in size and service thanks to the generous gifts of donors across our state. Gifts ranging from large estates to modest memorials continue to build the endowments that generate the grants and scholarships. (See past issues of the Foundation newsletters and Annual Reviews on this website to meet the people and read the stories behind many of these gifts.) Twice each year, the Foundation Board receives and considers proposals for ministry projects from United Methodist churches and related agencies throughout Missouri. Funding decisions are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on funds available and the merits of each request.

Applications must be postmarked by April 1 for Spring consideration or October 1 for Winter consideration.

This recorded webinar can answer many of the frequently asked questions about submitting a grant application.

additional united methodist grant programs

There are a number of United Methodist agencies at the state and national levels that
also may be a source of grant funding for particular ministry purposes.


MOAC local church college-age ministry grants

The NextGen Ministry Team of the Missouri Annual Conference accepts applications from churches that seek to serve college-age persons with special programming and services.

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MOAC new places for new people grants

These grants are administered by the MOAC Office of Congregational Excellence. The grants help fund projects from starting a new small group to creating a new worship service or ministry location.

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MOAC costner-fulton fund for missions

These grants are awarded to local congregations for a variety of mission projects. Applications are due in the fall for use the following year. Applications are submitted to the Mission, Service, and Justice Team of the Missouri Annual Conference.

This endowment fund was created by an estate gift to the Missouri United Methodist Foundation from Tom & Laverne Fulton.

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