The United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio is celebrating a transformational spring season of awarding grants to ministries and organizations across West Ohio working to meet the needs of children, youth, and young adults. These grants were awarded in two categories: Vacation Bible School Mini-Grants, and Championing Children, Youth, and Young Adults grants.
As a result, 27 programs representing all districts in West Ohio received funding, and the Foundation received over 50 applications across both categories!
“While we wish we could fund every ministry that applied, it was deeply encouraging to see the ways in which churches and faith-based organizations are working to create meaningful and holistic faith experiences for children, youth, and young adults across West Ohio,” said Program Manager, Maddy DeWitt.
For a list of grant recipients and to learn more, click here
Congratulations to the following 19 churches that received VBS Mini-Grants:
Great Miami River District
Epiphany UMC
First Fil-Am Church of Greater Dayton
First UMC Milford
Sulphur Grove UMC
Wares Chapel UMC
Hocking River District
Faith UMC Zanesville
Hopewell UMC Glenford
Maumee River District
Custar UMC
Church of the Good Shepherd UM North Baltimore
Trinity UMC Swanton
Olentangy River District
Long Run UMC
Scioto River District
Aley UMC
Bellbrook UMC
Western Lakes District
First UMC Van Wert
First UMC New Carlise
Northridge UMC
Richards Chapel UMC
Rockford UMC
Trinity UMC Spencerville
Congratulations to the following 8 ministries that received Championing Children, Youth, and Young Adults Grants:
Great Miami River District
Epiphany UMC’s Community Orchestra
First Fil-Am Church of Greater Dayton’s Net Fellowship
Wesley Chapel Mission Center
Hocking River District
Meigs County UMC’s NexTrails
Maumee River District
Maumee UMC’s Word on Wednesdays
Olentangy River District
Short North Church at Ohio State University
Scioto River District
Clarksville UMC’s Young Cookers Program
Western Lakes District
Connections of Tipp City
In addition to the spring grant cycle, the Foundation will be offering Clergy Development grants in the fall for those seeking renewal; and for individual clergy and Licensed Local Pastors seeking educational or personal development opportunities including coaching. For more information about either grant cycle, please click here or contact UMFWO Program Manager, Maddy DeWitt at mdewitt@wocumc.org.