Ministry grants and New Start/New Faith Community grants are now available to all Nebraska United Methodist churches and affiliated agencies of the Great Plains United Methodist Conference. The deadline for these grants is September 30, 2025. For more information including grant guidelines and applications, click on this link: https://www.numf.org/scholarships-grants.

Ministry grants are available to enhance and expand church ministries. The ultimate goal of these awards is to provide assistance, both for new ministries and thriving ministries wishing to grow. These grants are made for programs and activities, and include operating expenses and supplies necessary for those programs or activities. They are not made for building repair, replacement, or expansion.

New Start/New Faith Community grants are available to support new church development. Priority will be given to the following:

* A New Start that is recognized by Congregational Excellence as a New Start/New Faith Community.

* A New Start deemed to be of an outreach and beneficial nature to the larger community.

* A New Start that is in collaboration with other United Methodist entities.

* A New Start that has identified other sources of revenue.

* A New Start that is an integral part of a long-range plan for growth and outreach.

If you have questions about the application process or would like to talk to the Foundation about how you can help grow these types of grants, please call us at 402-323-8844 or 877-495-5545.