Find out more about the United Reformed Church (URC) Discipleship Development Fund and how to apply for it.

What is the fund?

Around £5,000 per award per year is available to recognised groups within the URC which can apply to the newly formed Discipleship Development Fund.

The fund is being used in two ways: one is the large grant award, and the other is small, individual grants of up to £200 per annum which is already being operated by Synods.

Grants can be put towards any purpose that will contribute to the development of lay people in or connected with the URC including personnel costs, facilities, travel, courses etc.

Multi-year projects can be supported for up to three years and a tapered approach to funding is encouraged.

Applications for grants that only partially fund a project are acceptable, but the application will need to identify the source of the other funds.

Who can apply for it?

Any recognised group can apply, but if the group applying is not an Assembly Committee or a Synod, the group will need to gain approval for its application from their Assembly Committee or Synod. Applicants will need to demonstrate how the grant will be used to develop discipleship within the URC.

For more information about the fund and who can apply for it, download the Discipleship Development Fund Policy (PDF | 133kb)

How to apply for the fund

Applications for the large grant award can be made by downloading and completing the simple form below and will be reviewed four times a year; at the end of March, June, September and December. Applicants will be notified of a decision by the end of the following month.

• Download the Discipleship Development Fund application form (PDF | 53kb)