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Church Foundation Grants

The Church Foundation considers grant requests for one-time capital expenses or emergency building repairs. The Trustees are also the title holders and have oversight of diocesan properties.

To apply for a Church Foundation Grant:

  1. Complete the online application below. Completed or in the queue to complete a Facilities Condition Assessment by Smart Church Solutions. Be current in your mission share payments. Have the vestry/mission council pass a resolution allowing the church to ask for the funds. Attach the resolution and other supporting documentation to the online application. Alternately, you may send all requested documentation to the Diocese of Southern Ohio, 412 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
  2. The secretary (diocesan finance officer) reviews the paperwork for completeness. The congregation’s history of diocesan support and the payment of pledges and assessments, will be examined. The secretary places the request on the next quarterly meeting’s agenda. Only in rare instances, such as emergency situations, is the request voted on by the Trustees through an email poll or telephone poll. Applicants should verify they are in compliance with the Bishop’s letter dated October 12, 2021 and that the requested title and deed information accompanies the grant application.
  3. The Trustees of Church Foundation review the request. If approved, the secretary will notify the church, and the funds will be disbursed. If not approved, the secretary will inform the congregation as to why the request was denied.

Questions? Contact Susan Byrnside, senior accountant in the Finance office. If you need help with the form, contact Andrea Owens.


2024 Church Foundation Grant Application