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This page provides some answers to frequently asked questions about grant applications to the Church Growth Fund.The first step in any grant application is to let the Church Growth Fund team know what you are proposing by emailing churchgrowthfund@cinw.org.uk.Use the following links for detailed guidance on submitting Tier 1 and Tier 2 grant applications:Submitting Tier 1 grant applicationsSubmitting Tier 2 grant applicationsYou can find the meeting dates of the Church Growth Fund Allocation Group here: Provincial meeting datesIf you can't find an answer to your question, please feel free to contact the Church Growth Fund team at churchgrowthfund@cinw.org.uk.

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Tier 1 grant applications

What is the maximum grant for Tier 1?

The first, tier 1, is for grant applications for no more than £10,000, mainly from ministry/mission areas, for work which is both innovative locally and replicable nationally.

When do I need to submit my Tier 1 grant application by?

All the details on how and when to submit a Tier 1 grant application can be found here: Submitting Tier 1 grant applications

What support do I need before I submit my Tier 1 grant application?

All Tier 1 grant applications must be sent to the diocesan bishop for written support no later than 28 working days before submission to the Church Growth Fund Allocation Group.All Tier 1 grant applications will be considered by the Church Growth Fund Allocation Group and grant applications must be submitted no later than 14 working days before the Church Growth Fund Allocation Group is due to meet.

Is there a limit to how many Tier 1 grant applications a ministry area can submit?

MAs may apply for funding for more than one Tier 1 project. There is no limit to how many Tier 1 applications can be submitted per MA. However, bids must be made on a one bid, one project basis.

Can I use a Tier 1 grant to fund building costs?

No - the Tier 1 stream cannot be used to support building projects. Tier 1 grants may be used for the temporary hire of premises if essential to the project.

Can I use a Tier 1 grant to fund staffing costs?

No - the Tier 1 stream cannot be used to support staffing costs.

When will I know whether my Tier 1 grant application has been approved?

Applicants will be informed of the Church Growth Fund Allocation Group’s decisions as soon as possible and no later than five working days after the Group has met.

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Tier 2 grant applications

What is the maximum grant for Tier 2?

The second, tier 2, is for grant applications for more than £10,000. Applications may only be made by individual dioceses, dioceses working in partnership or the six Cathedrals as a group.There is no upper limit for grants given to a Tier 2 application, but requests for over £5m will only be accepted from more than one diocese working collaboratively.

When do I need to submit my Tier 2 grant application by?

All the details on how and when to submit a Tier 2 grant application can be found here: Submitting Tier 2 grant applications

What support do I need before submitting a Tier 2 grant application?

All bids must have the written support of the diocesan bishop, the Diocesan Standing Committee and the Diocesan Board of Finance. Where a bid is from more than one Diocese or from the six Cathedrals, we will agree appropriate written support arrangements on a case-by-case basis.All Tier 2 grant applications are introduced to the Bench for general discussion, prior to formal submission to the Church Growth Fund Allocation Group for approval no later than 14 working days before the Group is due to meet.

Can I use a Tier 2 grant to fund building costs?

The aim of this fund is to enable work by people with people – it is not primarily a building fund. Any requests for funding of work to buildings must clearly and comprehensively set out how such work would wholly and exclusively facilitate, support and assist delivery of the evangelistic programme described in the project bid. Normally, such building related costs would represent no more than 15% of the grant made by the Church Growth Fund.Grants may be used for the temporary hire of premises, if essential to the project. Rental costs of any lease arrangements will need to be considered in the context of the wider project.

Can I use a Tier 2 grant to fund an existing project?

Funding for development of existing projects will be considered but the fund is not able to retrospectively finance work which has already been undertaken.

Can a ministry area apply for a Tier 2 grant?

Tier 2 grant applications will only be considered from dioceses, groups of dioceses or the six cathedrals as a group. Proposals for grant funding will only be considered from individual churches, ministry areas or individual cathedrals in the context of an overarching strategic bid from dioceses or the six cathedrals as a group.

When will I know whether my Tier 2 grant application has been approved?

Applicants will be informed of the Church Growth Fund Allocation Group’s decision as soon as possible and no later than five working days after the Group has met.