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Transformation Fund – Missional Grants
Churches recognise that we are called to be part of God’s mission in the parishes and communities we are in. Sometime missional plans need a financial boost to see them come into reality. Find out here how to apply.
The Diocese of Lincoln’s Transformation Fund distributes over £100,000 a year to churches and church groups across Greater Lincolnshire to do ‘a new thing’ and encourage growth in people coming to faith, in deepening discipleship and in serving the needs of our communities.
What is the Transformation Fund?
The Transformation Fund provides grants for missional initiatives or significantly developing projects that will transform lives across Greater Lincolnshire.
How much can we apply for?
There are two levels of grants:
Tier 1 (max £1000)
Tier 2 (£1001 – max £25,000) for up to three years
Who can apply?
Applications can be made by churches, parishes, benefices, deaneries, local mission partnerships, deanery partnerships or church-affiliated and ecumenical groups connected to the diocese.
What are grants given for?
The fund supports missional projects, in line with diocesan priority areas:
Worship: growing the number of people worshiping Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour
Discipleship: growing the depth of Christian faith and spirituality, learning to be followers of Jesus Christ and become more like him
Service: growing in serving the church and local community.
Priority will be given to projects which align with the Anglican Communion’s Five Marks of Mission https://www.anglicancommunion.org/mission/marks-of-mission.aspx
In addition
The Transformation Fund application process is a gateway to additional missional trust funds available to the area of the Diocese of Lincoln, and are focussed on:
- Church activity with children, young people, families, their mental health and wellbeing
- Wider church projects for people in areas of income deprivation offering employment, or training and preparing for employment
- Ecumenical projects serving communities with a focus on social justice
- Christian Youth Organisations in Lincoln – particularly uniformed groups
- Religious, charitable, or educational purposes, particularly spiritual, intellectual, moral, social or physical needs
Transformation Fund Website link: https://www.lincoln.anglican.org/transformation-fund/