Applications now being accepted for 2016 Church Planting Grants

Planting Grant

Applications for 2016 Church Planting Grants are now being accepted by the Orthodox Church in America’s Department of Evangelization.

Detailed information on the grants may be found here.  Applications may be downloaded here.

Applications must be received by the Department of Evangelization no later than August 31, 2015 to receive consideration.  Grants will begin on January 1, 2016.

“Grants of up to $24,000.00 are awarded to first-year recipients,” explained Priest John Parker, Department Chair.  “The grant may only be used to help provide a salary for a full-time resident priest and must be matched by the qualifying mission, deanery, or diocese.  Grants may be renewed for a maximum of three years.

“More than 30 missions have received Church Planting Grants since the program was initiated over 15 years ago.  Most of these missions have successfully transitioned to full parish status,” added Father Parker.

Missions that received grants in 2015 must apply anew for the coming year.

Grant applications must be reviewed and approved by the diocesan bishop before they are submitted.  After a review by the Department, recommendations for qualified missions will be submitted to the Holy Synod of Bishops for final approval.

For additional information, please contact Father John Parker at 843-810-9350 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).