Grants

Grantmaking Priorities

Grants are for religious, education or other charitable activities.

Grants generally are $1,000 - $6,000 per year.

Because of the requirement of a connection to First UMC of Chicago, grants generally have a connection to the greater Chicago area.

Types of Organizations and Proposals We Support:

  • Kids Above All (Children & Family Services)

  • Deborah’s Place (Homeless Women’s Outreach)

  • The Chicago Temple Mabuhay Fellowship (Asian-American Methodist Outreach)

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Grant Guidelines

Eligibility

  • Religious, educational or charitable organizations or causes that have a connection to the United Methodist denomination, First UMC at the Chicago Temple, or for which First UMC members or staff serve as volunteers or staff at that requesting organization.

  • Must have a designated 501 (c) (3) status, or a fiscal agent.

  • Grants are not given to individuals.

Application

  • Grants are evaluated and awarded at three Chicago Temple Fund Trustee meetings per year: Spring, Fall and Winter. (In Summer, the Trustees annually perform a site visit to one of its grantee organizations).

  • 2024 Grant application deadlines: January 19, 2024; April 19, 2024; and October 18, 2024

  • To submit a grant application, please use the Grant Application button below to download and complete the application.