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The Diocese of Monmouth offers a range of grants to support your Ministry Area in caring for church buildings and churchyards.Grant Deadlines 2026February 11thMay 27thAugust 26thOctober 28thFull grant criteria can be found HERE.Large Building GrantAvailable funding: Up to £5,000Purpose: To support significant repair, improvement, or re-ordering works on church buildings, halls, or related facilities.Eligible works include:Structural or fabric repairs (walls, roof, windows, etc.)Installation or upgrade of essential facilities — for example, new toilets or kitchensInternal re-ordering or layout changes to better serve worship, community or mission needsHow to apply:Carefully read grant guidance document to ensure eligibility and project matches grant criteria.Download and complete the Large Building Grant Application form Large Building Grant (Word) (Skip Eco section)Once the grant form is complete return the form and all supporting evidence to Calumglanville-ellis@churchinwales.comSmall Building GrantAvailable funding: Up to £1000Purpose: Support with small urgent repair works to church fabric including halls.Eligible works include:Small maintenance or repair worksInvestigatory works before a larger projectProfessional reports related to projects to do with Church fabric (e.g. bat survey, statement of significance or structural engineer’s report).How to apply:Applications to this grant scheme can apply at anytimeCarefully read grant guidance document to ensure eligibility and project matches grant criteriaDownload and complete the Small Building Grant Application form Small Building Grant (Word)Once the grant form is complete return the form and all supporting evidence to Calumglanville-ellis@churchinwales.comEco GrantAvailable: Up to £12,500 (£7,500 from the RB and a round up of £5000 from Diocese Large Building Grant)Purpose: To support project that improve church buildings environmental performance and sustainability.Eligible works include:Works to improve heat retentionUpgrading heating systems away from fossil fuels/sustainability reducing relianceUpgrading electrical systems to reduce energy use. (LED lights and improved heating controls)Installation of solar PVUpgrading rainwater goods and responding to damage from climate change (Increased rainfall, damp and leaks)Works in churchyards to improve biodiversityHow to applyCarefully read grant guidance document to ensure eligibility and project matches grant criteriaDownload and complete the Eco Building Grant Application form Eco Grant (Word)Once the grant form is complete return the form and all supporting evidence to Calumglanville-ellis@churchinwales.comChurchyard GrantAvailable: Up to £2000Purpose: Support to maintenance and keep churchyards safe.Eligible works include:Boundary wall repairsFootpath repairs and handrail/safety installation where necessaryOne-off projects to bring a Churchyard into good conditionClearance of headstones to create a garden of remembrance to ease maintenanceWork to tressHow to apply:Carefully read grant guidance document to ensure eligibility and project matches grant criteriaDownload and complete the churchyard Grant Application form Churchyard Grant (Word)Once the grant form is complete return the form and all supporting evidence to Calumglanville-ellis@churchinwales.comRememberAnswer all question honestly and with as much detail as possible.Submit all evidence required to support your application (evidence lists available in grant guidance document here.)Reach out for help if you have any questions. calumglanville-ellis@churchinwales.org.ukIf you require a grant to support, you with Ministry Area Administration please contact: Libbymorgan-owen@churchinwales.org.ukExternal FundersHere is a list of potential external funders for your project. Remember to read the funder priorities and guidance carefully to ensure your eligibility to apply and project fit.National churches Trust Our grants | National Churches TrustBenefact Trust Grants for Churches, Christian Charities and Community ProjectsHeritage Lottery Fund Wales | The National Lottery Heritage FundWelsh Church Act Fund (Managed by your churches local authority)James Pentyfedwen Foundation ChurchesGarfield Weston Foundation For grant applicants - Garfield Weston FoundationListed Places of Worship Grant Scheme Listed Places of Worship (LPW) Grant SchemePlease contact: calumglanville-ellis@churchinwales.org.uk if you have questions or require further support.Grant strategy templatePutting a grant strategy in place should take place early on in project development. Please see HERE a grants strategy table for you to download and fill in. This resource is a great way to report your grant strategy and stay on top of applications.Community Engagement and Consultation When planning a reordering or redevelopment project it's important to allow your building users and community a voice. This ensures the project reacts to provable community needs, this evidence will create an effective project end goal and stronger funding applications further down the project timeline. For more information please read Community Consultation and Engagement. Subscribe to our Weekly Email which features grant updates:Midweek Mailing Subscription