PLYMOUTH GRANTS PROGRAM
We believe part of the mission of the church is enacting love in our community. Each year, Plymouth members pledge their time, talents and treasure to support this work. Through their commitments, we are able to provide the Plymouth Grants Program to support partner organizations working in our community. We encourage organizations to apply!
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In 2026, the Plymouth Grants Program distributed
$101,584
to community-driven
non-profits
As a congregation of the United Church of Christ, we seek to fund projects and agencies that are compatible with values we deeply cherish. Four covenants distinguish our Christian faith: 1) as an open and affirming (ONA) congregation we extend intentional welcome and affirmation to our LGBTQ+ members, friends and their allies; 2) as a just peace church, we foster peace and diminish violence by working for justice and human rights for the whole human family; 3) as a global mission church, we seek to be "intensely local, intentionally global" in supporting our mission partners; and 4) as an earthwise congregation, we are committed to being good environmental stewards of God's creation for generations to come.
Benevolence Grants
The Benevolence Committee provides funding of up to $2,000 for programs, equipment, or other items needed to implement your agency’s mission. Given the small dollar value of these grants, preference will be given to requests for specific expenditures rather than support for general operations.
Capacity Building Grant
The church also offers an annual Capacity Building Grant. This is a one-time grant of $20,000 which should permanently impact and improve the agency’s ability to carry on its mission while supporting Plymouth Church’s four basic covenants as stated above. One of these types of grants will be allocated in 2026. Please remember if you have been granted a Capacity Building Grant before you are not eligible to apply again. Plymouth Church is happy to be able to provide these grants with the generous support of our local congregation.
We invite agencies to submit projects and programs that might prove difficult to fund elsewhere. We are open to considering applications from organizations/agencies that have recieved previous grants as well as from first-time applicants. You may choose to apply for both types of grants.
