Grants from the Reynolds Ministry Fund make an impact in Western North Carolina and beyond - fueling missional social enterprise, outreach to unhoused neighbors, youth outreach and more.
2025 Application Guidelines for Grant Funding from the Reynolds Ministry Fund
2025 Application for Grant Funding from the Reynolds Ministry Fund
Jane and the late Royce Reynolds shared a lifelong Christian faith with a particular passion for growing Methodist churches. The Greensboro couple created the Royce and Jane Reynolds Ministry Fund of the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina in 1998 with a clear mandate often articulated by Royce: “We have one purpose – to make disciples for Christ.”
The grants from this fund support disciple-making on an extraordinary level. Our gratitude for Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds cannot be overstated. We continue to be inspired by their commitment to evangelism.
How many grants will be awarded, and in what amount?
Available funds vary from year to year. In 2024, the Reynolds Ministry Fund awarded 33 grants totaling $445,000.
When will grant decisions be made for 2025?
Applications submitted by noon on Feb. 1, 2025 will be reviewed by the Reynolds Ministries Team. Award decisions will be announced in March 2025.
If we are not awarded a grant for this calendar year, may we re-apply next year?
Yes! Grants guidelines and areas of emphasis may vary from year to year.
How can we ensure our program/initiative meets the proper requirements to be considered for a Reynolds Ministry Fund grant?
Please carefully review the entire Application Guidelines document.
If we received a Reynolds Ministry Fund grant in previous years, may we apply for another time?
Yes. That said, we do seek to support new and innovative programs/initiatives. Receiving an award in one year does not guarantee that your ministry will receive an award in subsequent years.
We look forward to partnering with you in the most important call of making disciples for Christ. For questions, please contact Rev. Annalee Allen, Director of Reynolds Ministries and Programs, at 888-450-1956, Ext. 1504 or aallen@umfwnc.org.
"If I can pay for things that nurture the Church, I am blessed. Other people can do other things. This is what I do."
- Royce ReynoldsUndesignated bequests through the years have enabled us to create the UMF Ministry Fund. This fund supports ministries that help the Western North Carolina Conference fulfill its mission.
Distributions are directed by the Foundation’s board of directors.
