GRANTS & ASSISTANCE
Shared Funding Ministry Grant
Do you have a bold, creative idea to move your church forward in ministry? The Denver Presbytery Shared Mission & Ministry Grant is here to help bring your vision to life!
This grant supports innovative and imaginative projects that align with the mission, vision, and values of Denver Presbytery. We are looking for projects that inspire, engage, and make a meaningful impact on your congregation and community.
Key Details:
✅ Session approval and financial reports are required.
✅ Churches must be current on all Denver Presbytery reporting requirements.
✅ Applicants must list any recent or current financial support from Denver Presbytery.
✅ "Shared" means shared investment—your church must contribute funds or secure additional support.
✅ Grants will not fund regular staff positions but may support time-limited contractors or consultants.
✅ Priority will be given to innovative, creative, and visionary projects that move the church forward in mission.
If your church is ready to take a faithful leap forward, we encourage you to apply!
📅 Application Deadline: Applications are due by June 1 & October 1 of 2025
June 1 & October 1 of 2026
📌 Apply Here
We look forward to seeing how God is moving in your ministry. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at sharedgrant@denpres.org.
DEADLINE PASSED
Pastoral Leadership Compensation Assistance
The Ministry Relations Committee has reopened this opportunity to assist congregations with compensation for their pastors. Don’t delay, apply today!
Presbytery recognizes that for some congregations, meeting the Presbytery minimum effective salary ($60,000 for 2024) has become increasingly difficult. The developed “Pastoral Leadership Compensation Assistance Policy” allows for up to three eligible congregations to each receive a grant not exceeding $10,800.
New deadline for applications is February 16, 2025.
Please submit completed applications and/or any questions, please contact grants@denpres.org.
Please note: This application will need to printed, completed, scanned and returned to grants@denpres.org.
DEADLINE PASSED
Board of Pensions Subsidy
The Denver Presbytery is offering limited $10,000 grants for congregations and installed pastors to provide support for the recent and sudden changes in the Board of Pensions. We recognized for some in our presbytery , these changes present an unexpected hardship.We want to offer support as you navigate and build options for the future for full coverage of your pastoral leader. This subsidy is specifically for dues coverage.
A online application must be submitted below. If you have any questions, please email the team at grants@denpres.org
Please note: If the subsidy is awarded, MRC requires a year-end report illustrating use of the funds, this includes a budget report.
A church/pastor can reapply for this grant once a year, with a max of 3 years.
Our hope in providing this subsidy is that it will support you and provide critical assistance for dues coverage during this time of need.
If you apply for the Pastoral Compensation Assistance you are not eligible to apply for this one.
Clergy Renewal Grants
The Presbytery of Denver through the Ministry Relations Committee offers grants to pastoral leaders serving a community of faith for 7 years or more, for Clergy Renewal. Grant money is now available for Clergy Leave for 2025, applications need to be received before September 15th. This early deadline allows pastors to receive notice of grants and amounts by October 1st so that sessions and congregations have that information for budgeting and planning for 2025.