United Methodist Church - Women's Division

Grantmaking Program Areas: A Brighter Future for Children and Youth

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

A Brighter Future for Children and Youth: The Women's Division offers grants of up to $4,000 for projects and programs addressing the needs of children and young people between the ages of 5 to 18 in the areas of violence prevention, anti-abuse and relationship abuse.  Preference is given to projects that have significant involvement of women and youth at the grassroots level, provide direct and comprehensive services to young people and promote respect for and appreciation of racial and ethnic diversity and cultivate spiritual lives and values.

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: 

The Brighter Future grants are non-renewable and are for small-scale, community and church-based programs and projects.  Building improvements, computer hardware, one-time events or summer events and activities are not eligible for funding.  Projects should demonstrate the ability to raise additional funds from other sources.

Application Instructions:   Grant application and instructions available online.

Notes:  Grantmaking programs are international opportunities.