Clergy Funds & Grants
Funds
Below you will find resources to apply for monies from church funds.
Authorized Ministers Continuing Education Fund
The Authorized Ministers Continuing Education Fund is provided to assist ordained commissioned and licensed ministers with standing in one of the Associations of the New Hampshire Conference, United Church of Christ, with defraying costs for continuing education programs.
The Grace Scott Fund
The Grace Scott Fund, established by a planned gift from Rev. Grace Edith Scott, supports clergy development groups and pastoral care services in the New Hampshire Conference, United Church of Christ. Oversight and evaluation of the Fund are conducted by the Clergy Support Ministry, ensuring its faithful stewardship and enhancing pastoral care within the conference.
Download athe complete guidelines and application process information for the Grace Scott Fund.
Member-in-Discernment Scholarship Fund
The MID Scholarship Fund assists Members-in-Discernment within the New Hampshire Conference, United Church of Christ, in their preparation for ordained ministry by providing financial aid for educational and professional development programs. Applicants submit detailed applications to the Conference Minister, and while scholarships are available year-round, recipients are eligible for only one grant annually, not exceeding $2,000. Recipients are required to submit progress reports to the Conference Minister at the end of the year in which the scholarship was awarded.