Dear Mission Grant Applicant,
Thank you for your ministry and your interest in applying for a Diocesan Mission Grant.
The money that funds this grant comes from the Diocesan operating budget as
approved by the Diocesan Convention. The funds are limited and are intended to aid
parishes with a wide range of needs in support of carrying out the mission of the Church
(BCP page 855). Any church in the Diocese is able to request these funds on an annual
basis.
Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Mission Grants Taskforce.
After reviewing the applications, the Taskforce will forward the applications
recommended for funding to the Diocesan Council for review and final approval.
If you have any questions about the application process please feel free to reach out to
Matthew Mahony at mjm1570@gmail.com, or Canon Neal Longe at the Diocesan office.
Address: Episcopal Diocese of Albany
ATTN: Canon Neal Longe
580 Burton Rd.
Greenwich, NY 12834
Phone: 518-692-3350 x519
Sincerely,
The Mission Grant Task Force
The Book of Common Prayer (p. 855)
Q. What is the mission of the Church?
A. The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other
in Christ.
Q. How does the Church pursue its mission?
A. The Church Pursues its mission as it prays and worships, proclaims the Gospel,
and promotes justice, peace and love.
Q. Through whom does the church Carry out its mission?
A. The Church carries out its mission through the ministry of all its members.
Episcopal Diocese of Albany
Mission Grant Application 2025
(Applications must be received by 3/1/2025)
Please forward the following items for review to Canon Neal Longe
1. A project budget and a list of your Project Leader and Vestry
2. A copy of your most recent Parochial Report
3. A copy of your current operating budget
4. Any other information that you feel is pertinent to the application.