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Are you in a small-town or rural church? Have you been dreaming of a creative ministry opportunity in your community, but need a little financial help? The Northern Illinois Conference awards two grants for rural ministry each year—the PACK (Planned Act of Christian Kindness) Grant and the Keagy Grant—to empower small-town and rural churches in their community outreach.
PACK grants range from $100 to $500. They are meant to help churches bless the community outside of the church to show them Jesus Christ’s love.
The Keagy Grants range from $500 to $5,000. They are funded by a bequest from Martin Keagy, who had a big heart for small-town and rural churches. These grants are for larger ministry projects that benefit the community and strengthen the church’s evangelism, discipleship, justice, and compassion.
Find the grant applications here. Winners are usually notified within two months after the March 31 deadline. Recipients will present their ministries at the Town and Rural Festival held in the fall. If you have any questions about the grants or the grant process, please contact Rev. Libby Rutherford.
Be sure to apply by March 31!
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