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Keagy/Town and Rural Grants deadline

The Keagy/Town and Rural Committee wishes to invite rural congregations to apply to our annual Keagy and P.A.C.K. Grants by March 15, 2018. 

Eligibility: Applicant churches must be set in a rural community or small town. "Rural” is defined as communities of 10,000 or less that are a part of farming communities.

Those seeking grants for ministry opportunities ranging $100-500 are encouraged to apply for a P.A.C.K. grant.

Those seeking grants for ministry opportunities ranging $500-3,000 are encouraged to apply for a Keagy Grant.

For a brochure and to download a copy of either application, click here.

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