GCORR Announces 2025-2026 CORR Action Fund Grant Opportunities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Jeehye Kim, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing
General Commission on Religion and Race
202-495-2945
jpak@gcorr.org
March 5, 2025
Washington, DC – The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025-2026 CORR Action Fund (CAF) grant cycle. This funding opportunity supports initiatives that promote equity, intercultural competency, and justice within the church and broader communities.
United States Initiatives
For United Methodist Church (UMC) and Methodist Church of Puerto Rico entities within the United States, GCORR seeks proposals that address the realities of immigration. Eligible projects should:
Directly impact immigrant communities.
Build alliances with organizations serving immigrants.
Engage congregational or organizational leadership in GCORR's Immigration Vital Conversations curriculum.
Eligible applicants include local congregations, church clusters, districts, campus ministries (e.g., Wesley Foundations), and UMC-affiliated colleges and universities. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for projects lasting up to 12 months, beginning August 1, 2025, and concluding by July 31, 2026. The application deadline is May 15, 2025.
Central Conferences Initiatives
GCORR invites UMC entities in the Central Conferences to submit proposals focusing on one of the following educational initiatives:
Conflict Resolution – Implementing methods to end conflicts and promote peaceful resolutions.
Education of the Oppressed – Educating individuals to recognize and advocate for the rights of oppressed communities.
Intercultural Competency – Developing skills to foster authentic cross-cultural relationships.
Leadership Development – Encouraging leadership among youth and young adults.
Eligible applicants include local churches, districts, conferences, UMC-affiliated schools, and other UMC-affiliated entities within the Central Conferences. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for projects lasting up to 12 months, with the grant period beginning August 1, 2025, and ending July 31, 2026. The application deadline is May 15, 2025.
Applications are available in Portuguese, French, and English.
Application Process
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the detailed guidelines and application requirements at gcorr.org/caf. Completed applications, along with all required documents, should be submitted via email to grants@gcorr.org by May 15, 2025.
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About GCORR
The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) was established by the General Conference of The United Methodist Church to promote inclusion, racial equity, and intercultural competency within the church and the world. Through initiatives like the CORR Action Fund, GCORR supports projects that foster diversity, inclusiveness, and justice, reflecting the church's commitment to embodying the Kin-dom of God.