At the same time, it recognizes that smaller churches have limited means and that financial incentives can help them do new or more innovative programming. A smaller church is defined as a congregation with up to150 total members or up to 100 professing members over the age of 18. Emerging churches receiving New Church Development funding or established churches receiving partnership funding from Home Missions are not eligible for program support. The program support system includes such things as Program funding with emphasis on programs that impact the community. Program funding could include salary support for a second staff person where warranted.
Grants are for one year at a time.
Program funding grants are not available to churches receiving salary support under the FSC system. Payment to be made upon receipt of a simple application and proof of purchase. The request is made to the HMRD or HMID who will endorse the request before sending it on to the Home Missions central office. This provision is also available to congregations receiving salary support. A brief report on the training activity and receipts will be sufficient to make payment.