Episcopal Community Services Grant

Through Episcopal Community Services (ECS) parishes apply for and receive financial support to create partnerships that strengthen communities, give in spiritual fidelity to God, and serve the world as the very body of Jesus.

Mission Statement:

The Episcopal Community Services builds Episcopal identity, collaboration and community in northern Ohio through strategic grant-making on behalf of the people of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio.

Funding Criteria:

• Encourage education and advocacy
• Strong Episcopal Church participation and support
• Volunteerism: It is important to engage Episcopal volunteers from our congregations

Our funds for grants will be limited, and therefore we will be giving priority to parish programs over community programs.

In 2025 we granted nearly $155,000 in total funding that was allocated to 24 grant applicants. Our hearts, like yours, want to fund generously and we work thoughtfully with prayer in the distribution process for every applicant. Every application is reviewed by council members as we allocate the current year available funding.

The 2026 grant application is open until October 10, 2025. For grant questions, please contact the Rev. Rosalind Hughes.