Grants are offered on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
About the Retired Clergy Grant
ECCT offers emergency grants from $250 to $10,000 to retired canonically resident or ECCT-licensed clergy members or their surviving spouse to assist with a financial need when no other option is available to and the need is both immediate and crucial.
Grant applications are accepted via the online form on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Hard copy or email submissions may also be considered.
Once received, applications are reviewed and grants are made based on availability of funds and number of requesting persons. For additional information, please contact Jeanette Wheeler, Program Assistant to the Bishop Suffragan & Events Coordinator.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must be retired clergy canonically resident or licensed in ECCT, or their surviving spouse.
- Funds can be used for a variety of expenses, including but not limited to: housing/utilities, medical/insurance, ministry needs, caregiving, etc.
- Funds are offered for one time, emergency needs. Ongoing needs should be discussed with your Retired Clergy Chaplain.
- In order to expediate payments should the grant be approved, please ensure you have an updated ACH/Direct Deposit Form and W-9 on file with ECCT.