Grants & Loans
Member churches of the Northeast Fellowship are encouraged to apply for assistance through our Grants and Loans programs.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION
Hurting Churches
Emergency, Education, Missions, Technology, & General
NACCC Lay Ministry Training
To inquire, contact Rev. Dan Dzikowicz (dan@nefellowship, 978-387-8882)
NACCC Annual Meeting Grant
An application will be made available on this page in July, after the NACCC Annual Meeting and Conference.
GRANTS
1
Hurting Churches Grant
The purpose of this grant is to assist churches whose financial resources are not equal to certain short-term challenges, including building repair and accessibility upgrades. This grant can also be used for training, planning, research, initiatives, and other church growth efforts. An ad hoc committee reviews grant applications before a recommendation is made to the Executive Committee. Max grant = $20,000.
READ HERE in the Sandisfield (MA) Times about how this Grant was recently used at Northeast Fellowship Member New Boston Congregational Church.
2
Emergency Grant
The purpose of this grant is to provide for emergency needs which must be addressed before the next NFCCC Executive Committee meeting (otherwise the General Grant application and process can be used). Max grant = $1,000.
3
Education Grant
The purpose of this grant is to assist members of Fellowship churches to pursue theological or ministry education. Max grant = $1,000.
4
Missions Grant
The purpose of this grant is to encourage member churches to invest in local, regional, or international missions efforts or to begin a new local outreach or service effort. Max grant = $1,000.
5
Technology Grant
The purpose of this grant is to encourage member churches to increase or upgrade their online presence. Max grant = $1,000.
6
General Grant
Churches are invited to pursue grant resources for needs, opportunities, or ministries in categories other than the above. Max grant = $1,000.
7
NACCC Annual Meeting Grant
The purpose of this grant is to reimburse delegates and alternates from NFCCC member churches for expenses incurred by attending the Annual Meeting and Conference of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches. The total amount of funds available in 2026 is $5000.
Because we expect a higher-than-is-typical attendance from NFCCC churches this year (as the Annual Meeting is in Springfield, MA) we will distribute the $5000 equally among all applicants. An application form will be made available on this webpage in July, after the NACCC Annual Meeting.
Please note, only delegates and alternates are eligible for this grant.
Loans
Loans can be made available to churches for qualifying short- and long-term needs. The Executive Commitee reviews all loan applications for approval. Contact Rev. Dan Dzikowicz for more information (dan@nefellowship.org, 978-387-8882)