Grants for Urgent Needs and Retirement Security
The challenges and sacrifices of serving in ministry can affect both personal well-being and financial stability. Explore grant opportunities designed to support United Church of Christ ministers and lay employees with financial assistance that fosters stability, peace of mind, and wellbeing. Whether facing an unexpected hardship or navigating the financial realities of retirement, these resources offer compassionate support when it is needed most.
- If you are experiencing an unexpected or extraordinary financial burden, more information about our emergency grants is available here.
- If you are over the age of 65 and interested in learning more about what is available to support daily living expenses or health insurance premiums, more information about our retiree grants is available here.
Navigate to the online Ministerial Assistance Grant Directory to access additional information about all forms of assistance, including online grant applications.
If you have questions or need assistance with the online applications, please contact us at [email protected] or 800.642.6543.
Emergency Grant Request
Emergency assistance offered By UCBMA (United Church Board for Ministerial Assistance) & MBMA (Massachusetts Board of Ministerial Assistance) for unforeseen circumstances. Emergency Grant requests are generally considered once in a 12-month period. Requires Conference Minister Endorsement. We will follow up within 2-4 days upon receipt of Conference Minister Endorsement.
Supplementation Application for Retirees (Ministerial Assistance)
Application for long-term financial assistance available to eligible retirees who are clergy, lay employees of a UCC congregation, or surviving spouses of the aforementioned. Support may include pension supplementation, health benefit assistance, monthly income supplementation, and an annual Christmas gift.
All questions need to be answered for us to process the application.
If you file taxes, you must submit tax form 1040 (Income Tax Return) with the application for verification of your income.
If you do not file taxes, you must submit a social security verification letter.
We will follow up with you within 4-7 weeks on the status of your application.