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Grants and Funding

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If you have a plan, an idea or just need to talk through options, please get in touch with our Ministry Area Support Team Lead, Angela Clarke via angelaclarke@churchinwales.org.uk

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Cal, our former Grants and Fundraising Officer, has put together this booklet to help you through the Grants and Funding Process.

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Building Projects Fundraising and Grants Guide

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We have several types of Grants.They cover BUILDINGS, MISSION and ADMINISTRATION and CHURCH GROWTH (Tier 1)

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Building Work Grants

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We have a small number of funds that might be able to support you with building work.Or we might be able to help you find external grants and advise with the application process.For a Church Building Grant application form, please email the Ministry Area Support Team (mastllandaff@cinw.org.uk)

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Community Development and Mission Funds

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We have a small number of funds that might be able to support you, with community development and mission. Or we might be able to help you find external grants and advise with the application process.If you have a plan, an idea or just need to talk through options, please get in touch with mastllandaff@cinw.org.ukDBF Grants Committee meets on the following dates to consider Community and Mission Grants, Buildings Grants, Church Growth Fund applications, as well as other grants:Monday 28th September 2026 (Meeting 12th October 2026)Monday 31st January 2027 (Meeting 22nd February 2027)Monday 31st May 2027 (Meeting 21st June 2027)Monday 30th September 2027 (Meeting 11th October 2027)

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Church Growth (Tier 1)

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Please note Tier 1 is currently suspended, and we are unable to take on any bids.

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External Funding

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Welsh Government Funding

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Volunteering Wales Grant SchemesFunding for project that promote and encourage volunteering are available to all third sector groups, including faith groups. Volunteering Wales grants scheme - WCVACommunity Facilities ProgrammeThe Community Facilities Programme provides capital grants at two levels, up to £25,000 for small projects and up to £250,000 for larger schemes. The grant must be used for the improvement of well-used community buildings. This can include facilities operated by faith groups as long as they are open to the wider community.

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National Lottery Community & Community Foundation WalesThere are a large number of other grant programmes offered by organisations outside of the Welsh Government which will provide funding for projects led by faith groups. This includes Welsh Churches Act funds operated by local authorities (refer to your local authority website) and programmes run by the National Lottery Community Fund, the Community Foundation Wales and a variety of trusts and foundations.Information on these sources of funding and many more can be found on the Funding Wales website.

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Had a difficult year?

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If a church has made multiple claims on their insurance policy in the last 12-months, the diocese is able to offer a grant to cover the £500 policy excess on proof of the second claim being paid by EIG.Contact the Diocesan Accountant to make a claim.diocese.llandaff@churchinwales.org.uk