Prepare to Apply for the World Communion Offering Grant

Preparing to Apply for the World Communion Offering Grant The PC(USA)’s Grant Management System We are excited to share more details about the World Communion Offering Grants made possible by your faithful giving to the World Communion Offering. The PC(USA) utilizes an online grant management system to administer grants, and below are a few helpful tips and tricks to make the application process as easy as possible. If you haven’t used the PC(USA)’s grant management system, Akoya GO, before, you will need to set up an account in order to apply for the a grant. The WCO Grant application is intentionally brief and focused on clarity. It should take about 15 minutes to fill out the grant application online once all required content and responses to questions have been collected.

Required Documents and Other Grant Stipulations Gather all required documents in advance. You can find the list of required documents on our World Communion Offering Grant FAQs.  Additionally, applicants will agree to: Use funds as described in the application Share brief stories, images and/or reflections about the project’s impact for reporting and interpretation purposes

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For all questions related to the World Communion Grant application, contact Marla Edwards at Marla.Edwards@pcusa.org.

Thank you for generously supporting the World Communion Offering.   If you have any questions, reply to this email or call us at (800) 728-7228, Ext. 5047.

World Communion Offering Grant Update - New Information

World Communion Offering Grant Information Any council of the church (session, presbytery, or synod) doing reconciliation ministry around racial justice, gender justice, peacemaking, global witness or eccumenical/innerfaith relations may apply for a grant from the World Communion Offering, even if you don’t receive it. Grant Timeline Applications open: September 7, 2026 Application close: January 15, 2027 Award notification: March 2027 Grant Applications Applications will be available on the PC(USA) grant management system and should take about 15 minutes to complete if you have the required documentation. Read the list of required documentation in the FAQs on our website.  You will need to create a username and password to access the PC(USA)’s grant management system to apply. More information about the application process will follow.  Grant Awards Grant recipients will be eligible to receive $500-$1000 and will be notified in March 2027. All grant funds, once received, are expected to be used within the next 12 months.  Where to learn more about the World Communion Offering Grants Make sure you update your preferences and check the box labeled World Communion Offering grants to receive the most up-to-date information and resources regarding the grants.  Read our Grant FAQs  Stay in the loop on the World Communion Offering grants by signing up for the Special Offerings email list, and make sure you check the box labeled World Communion Offering grants. Thank you for generously supporting the World Communion Offering.   If you have any questions, reply to this email or call us at (800) 728-7228, Ext. 5047.

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