Any church that wants to reach out to any college in the area may apply for a $1000 grant to jump-start its ministry on campus. The first year will be a $1000 grant. For subsequent years, the $1000 will be a matching grant with the congregation. Many churches can apply for the same campus to provide ministries to as many students as possible. Applications available.
Grant Amount: $1,000
www.greatplainsumc.org/campusministries
Overseen by the intergenerational discipleship coordinator and clergy recruitment and development coordinator
Many churches in the Great Plains have a rich history of summer interns. For other churches, they have cultivated someone within the congregation who is ready to take a step of faithfulness to explore a summer of full-time ministry. The conference is making available matching grants for churches who have identified someone who could serve as an intern for the summer. Three Types of matching grants will be considered: Pastoral Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Kids Ministry.
Grant Amount: up-to $1,750 per interim, with the exception to match your church's contribution (applications due April 15 annually)
https://www.greatplainsumc.org/matchinggrantinternships
Overseen by the intergenerational discipleship coordinator with Leadership Lab Participants
The Youth Service Fund is money raised by youth to support projects led by youth. The Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) administers the Youth Service Fund. Over the years, we have funded mission work, events, training, and projects for youth and by youth.
Grant Amount: up-to $2,000 (reviewed quarterly)
https://gp-reg.brtapp.com/YSFEventGrant