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The Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh exists to serve the congregations and clergy of the Diocese. Providing loans and grants through the various funds available to the Diocese is one of the ways we serve you. With the establishment of the Archbishop Duncan Legacy Fund and the consolidation of other funds by the Board of Trustees, we have instituted a single application process for all loan and grant requests to the Diocese.
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Funding for Congregations

Congregations can ask for grants or loans to help fund various congregation needs and activities. Examples include:

  • Assistance in funding building repairs, enhancements or purchases
  • Assistance in funding new ministry initiatives such as starting a new program (youth, music, outreach, etc.)
  • Assistance in funding a new position (Youth Leader, Worship Leader, Administrator, Nursery Supervisor, etc.)
  • Assistance in funding the calling of a Curate
  • Seed money for a Church Plant


Depending on the circumstances congregational grants may be a one-time lump sum or made up of periodic payments for one, two or three years. Loans are generally for no longer than 5 years.

The following will not be considered:

  • Grants or loans for purchase, rehabilitation or repair of buildings not owned by a congregation, institution or organization of the Diocese
  • Grants or loans to fund normal operating expenses of a congregation, institution or organization of the Diocese
  • Grants or loans to fund existing or continuing programs or positions of a congregation, institution or organization of the Diocese
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Funding for Clergy

Clergy can ask for grants for:

  • Coaching or leadership training
  • Assistance in funding Sabbatical expenses
  • Long-term health needs


Clergy grants will be either a one-time lump sum or payable periodically for one year. Coaching and leadership training grants may be considered for renewal annually. Clergy with immediate or emergency financial needs should contact the Bishop or the Canon for Clergy Health directly.

The following will not be considered:

  • Personal loans to Clergy (Auto, home equity, bill consolidation, etc.)
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Resources

Please use these forms as examples to help you prepare your application:

Sample Cover Letter

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Project Budget Template

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Organizational Budget Template

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With the establishment of the Archbishop Duncan Legacy Fund and the consolidation of other funds by the Board of Trustees, we have instituted a single application process for all loan and grant requests to the Diocese. You will be directed through a series of prompts asking for the vital information about your request. We also require a few documents: a cover letter, your organization’s annual budget, and a detailed budget of your requested project. Examples of each of these documents are provided in the Resources section on this page. Please begin the process by uploading your cover letter in the area below and clicking next. Once you complete the application, it will be reviewed by a committee of the Board of Trustees. This committee will determine which fund is best suited to your request and will determine if they need additional information from you before making a recommendation to the full Board. You will be emailed any additional forms and instructions and may also receive a phone call if clarifying questions are necessary for this committee review. The Board of Trustees meets quarterly in February, May, August and November. Typically grant requests must be received a month in advance of a meeting to allow enough time for review. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sarah Kwolek, Director of Administration, at 412-281-6131, x202 or skwolek@adpgh.org.
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Grant Application

Dear Diocesan Member,

The Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh exists to serve the congregations and clergy of the Diocese. Providing loans and grants through the various funds available to the Diocese is one of the ways we serve you. With the establishment of the Archbishop Duncan Legacy Fund and the consolidation of other funds by the Board of Trustees, we have instituted a single application process for all loan and grant requests to the Diocese.

You will be directed through a series of prompts asking for the vital information about your request. We also require a few documents: a cover letter, your organization's annual budget, and a detailed budget of your requested project. Examples of each of these documents are provided on this web page. Please begin the process by uploading your cover letter in the area below and clicking next.

Once you complete the application, it will be reviewed by a committee of the Board of Trustees. This committee with determine which fund is best suited to your request and will determine if they need additional information from you before making a recommendation to the full Board. You will be emailed any additional forms and instructions and may also receive a phone call if clarifying questions are necessary for this committee review.

The Board of Trustees meets quarterly in February, May, August and November. Typically grant requests must be received a month in advance of a meeting to allow enough time for review.

I am available to answer any questions throughout the process.

Blessings,
Ms. Sarah Kwolek
Director of Administration

Applicant Information


(your name/the name of the person submitting the grant application)

Congregation/ Ministry Information

Contact Persons

Grant Request Summary

Budget Documents


if applicable to project

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