The Matthew 25 Initiative Matching Grant
The M25i grant is a catalyst for churches and small ministries launching new initiatives to walk alongside the vulnerable and marginalized in our communities across North America. We create a pathway for Christ-centered ministries to receive the financial aid they need to share the Gospel of God’s Grace and meet the real human needs of the poor and vulnerable.
Since the beginning of the Initiative, we have raised and dispersed almost $2 Million to nearly 130 different efforts and ministries in North America.
Notice
Due to funding constraints, the Matthew 25 Initiative is pausing our annual grant program for 2024. We desire to restart the program as soon as possible.
We have seen the transformative impact that small grants can have on new organizations and are committed to finding ways to multiply this catalytic tool for the kingdom in our communities.
How it works
The needs in our own communities — both urban and rural — are vast. And we desire to be faithful to our own neighbors who need us as we need them.
Once a year, we open our Matthew 25 Grant Application process, allowing Anglican justice and mercy kick-start ministries and programs across Canada, Mexico and the United States to apply for our matching grants ranging between $3,000-$15,000.
Submissions
Applications are reviewed against a set of strict criteria to ensure the projects align to the intent and purpose the grant as created for. Qualifying applications are then reviewed by an independent panel of jurists who recommend grant recipients. Approved recipients sign an MOU and begin raising matching funds (funds are only considered as matching as being receipt after the data of application submission). Recipients agree to sending mid-term reports and an annual report with pictures of the work.
Timeline (On Pause for 2024)
March: Process Opens (Application Available)
April: Process Closes (Application Due)
May: Jury Review
June: Grant Recipients Announced
Grant Criteria:
To qualify for a Matthew 25 Initiative Grant, you must request funds in support of a new program or a program that will not use existing resources to raise the required matching grant funds.
And if you can answer “yes” to all of the following questions, then we want to invite you to complete and submit your application.
Furthers the Matthew 25 Mission (To equip and sustain Anglicans serving alongside the vulnerable) and Vision (to see an Anglican expression of justice & mercy in every parish in North America).
The initiative focuses on the needs of vulnerable populations.
The ministry work is relational and discipleship oriented.
There is a meaningful or measurable impact within the community.
The initiative is sustainable.
We can obtain matching funds in proportion to the M25i Grant ($3K-$15K)
The application will be made available for download in February. Complete the application and send it no later than April 30th to the email address below:
m25initiative.grants@gmail.com
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