North Alabama Presbytery has been blessed with funds to provide for congregations, pastors, youth & young adults, and entities within our Presbytery who are engaging in ministry throughout North Alabama.
Click here to download the NAP Ministry Grants & Scholarships Overview then choose the application that best suits your specific request.
All grants and scholarships should be submitted to adminoffice@napcusa.org. The Business Affairs and Personnel Team will review each application and respond to the contact person listed on the application.
FAQ’S about Ministry Grants:
- Þ Where did the idea of Ministry Grants originate?
- Þ In late 2022, NAP was gifted with half of the proceeds from the sale of Trinity, Huntsville to be used as a help to other churches who are initiating new ministries and/or struggling with aging buildings.
- Þ In addition, NAP receives monthly support for “Campus Ministry” that can be used for scholarships to Montreat Conferences and/or college ministry supported by local congregations.
- Þ What can Grants be used for?
- Þ New ministries that need a jump start to get them going.
- Þ Technology improvements to help your congregation spread the Good News of the Gospel.
- Þ Building repairs that impact ministry.
- Þ Is there a limit to what we can ask for? YES!
- Þ Ministry Grants for congregations are capped at $25,000 per calendar year.
- Þ Ministry Grants for college ministry are capped at $5,000 per calendar year.
- Þ Can we apply for the same grant in a following year? NO!
- Þ Ministry Grants are limited and designed as one-time offerings for a specific purpose.
- Þ How can we apply for a Ministry Grant?
- Þ Download the appropriate Grant form and fill it out. Forms must be approved and signed by your Session and must have a detailed cost sheet attached.
- Þ Return your completed form to the Business Affairs and Personnel Team via adminoffice@napcusa.org. BAPT meets monthly to review applications.
- Have more questions? Contact Randy Pettus, Moderator of BAPT at rjpettus@gmail.com