The Mission Fund exists to encourage people around the diocese to start mission focused activities, by providing some or all of the funds which are required to get projects going.
The next deadline for applications is 15th January 2025
Please contact Jo Hands, if you have any questions relating to the Mission Fund: jo.hands@coventry.anglican.org
What will the Mission Fund give grants for?
The Mission Fund provides resources to parishes for new projects which aim “to make new Christians and Disciples” in line with our Diocesan Strategy: Our Shared Future. The priorities here have been developed to encourage mission projects in a way which stewards the financial assets of the Diocese well. Within this fund there is a portion of Lowest Income Community Funding (LiNC) from National Church, which can be assigned to parishes in the top 20% of the deprivation ranking. There is no need to apply separately for this as all applications will be screened for LiNC eligibility.
The Mission Mustard Seed Fund provides a small kick start of £500 or less in line with the Mission Fund aims. The form and reporting are much simpler to reflect the smaller amount but like a mustard seed, the impacts can be big. These applications are considered by a subcommittee of the Grants Committee via email for a quick response. Retrospective funding is permitted provided that the application is made within two months, this is to enable special offers to be taken up on the understanding that the funding is not guaranteed
How to apply
- Read the guidance document
- Download the Mustard Seed or Mission Fund application form
- Complete the form, including the Area Dean Support form (not needed for Mustard Seed)
- Submit the completed application to: jo.hands@coventry.anglican.org
If you would like to talk to someone before making an application, or have any questions about the fund, please contact: jo.hands@coventry.anglican.org.
Feedback reports
Projects which are given grants must report back on how the project has gone. This is done so that:
- Stories from projects can be used to encourage other people
- Future applicants can learn from past successes and failures
- The committee can explain what the money given is used for
Please use this form to complete your reports. If it was a Mustard Seed grant please use this form.
This form is a minimum requirement; please refer to your approval letter which confirms when report(s) on your project are due. We do encourage creative ways to report back on your project, so please feel free to submit updates in different formats, such as a video presentation.