GRANTS & ASSISTANCE
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.
Pastor Compensation Assistance
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.
The deadline for applications is November 15, 2024.
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.
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.