Grants and Funding
A variety of grants, funds and scholarships are available within the Methodist Church.
Please read the full details for each grant, fund and scholarship for their individual terms and conditions. This section is updated frequently as the application dates open over the year.
Name | Who / what it's for | Closes |
MCNZ Moemoeā Grant Fund |
Parishes and Rohe, Synods and Hui Poari, and other Methodist Church Entities
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6 June |
Ministries Development Grant | To enable new ministries and mission projects to develop in the life of the Church. | Anytime |
Professional Development Grants Committee | For the acquisition of skills and experience that will enhance ministry. |
15 Feb 15 May 15 Aug 15 Nov |
Bradley Trust Grant |
To support one or more major research projects in the church and community. |
23 Oct |
Property Development Grant | This fund is administered by the Methodist Church Property Committee (MCPC). Full information can be found in Bricks and Mortar, section 14 page 84. | |
Smethurst Trust Fund |
Methodist women in NZ and indigenous church workers in the South Pacific to further their study (not necessarily theological). |
20 March 20 June 20 Oct |
Stipends Assistance | For parishes, when a minister is unavailable for normal ministry tasks. | Anytime |
Trounson Trust | Financial assistance for those in special need whether through bereavement or illness. For lay and clergy. | Anytime |
Wellington Methodist Charitable & Educational Endowments Trust | Grants to support child and youth development projects in the Wellington Region. | 31 December |
Kurahuna Education Grants and Scholarships Fund |
The Kurahuna Educational Grants and Scholarships Fund is supported by the New Zealand Methodist Women's Fellowship and works in partnership with Te Taha Māori. This grant is available to Methodist Māori Girls requiring financial assistance for educational purposes from Year 9 to Year 13 - college. |
30 November |