Grants at Work!

Hear these testimonies from our grant beneficiaries:

From Cornerstone UMC grant recipient, New Orleans

"This funding has been essential for bringing our vision to life: creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive haven for our community in the aftermath of a hurricane or storm. The Community Lighthouse at Cornerstone UMC will provide critical public health support by serving as a cooling station, a reliable place to charge medical devices and electronics, and a safe location to store life-saving medications that need refrigeration. These resources directly benefit residents who have historically faced marginalization and limited access to essential services. Only with the support of the UMF can we make this vital resource a reality!"

From Broadmoor UMC grant recipient, Baton Rouge

"Thanks to your generous support, we’ve offered five transformative YogaMass experiences, blending yoga, breathwork, and Holy Communion to deepen participants’ connection with Christ. Hosted both at LSU Wesley and Broadmoor, each gathering has offered a unique, life-giving space where attendees have shared how these practices help them encounter the presence of Christ in a profoundly personal way."

2024 Year-End UMF Grant Results

Demographic Breakdown of the $374,663 Awarded

38 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

BENEFITING OVERALL

Mark your calendars!

Our next grant application is due March 1, 2025. Please click the button below to access our guidelines and application.

Grant Writing Toolbox

Remember to clearly outline your project's alignment with our mission in your application. Strong proposals demonstrate how the project will make a tangible difference in your community.

Want to make sure you're on track?

Click the button below to access our optional Pre-Application Scorecard and self-assess your project's readiness!

Looking for

Marketing Services

and Promotional Grants?

ResourceUMC's Local Church Services team can assist churches with:

• social media coaching and advertising
• a new website
• SEO optimization
• a new church logo
• customized personal items
• and more!

Additionally, most of these services are FREE!

Faith in Action

"For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me."

Matthew 25:35

Our grants program embodies this call to serve. Each funded project is a testament to our faith in action.

Spread the Word

Know a United Methodist Church or UMC-affiliated ministry/nonprofit doing great work in Louisiana? Encourage them to apply for a grant! Share this newsletter and help us expand our reach.



Contact Us

Email Britney Winn Lee, Grants Outreach Coordinator

318.245.0485

www.umf.org/grants

Together, we're making a difference in Louisiana!