The Norwood Parish Fund (NPF) is now accepting grant applications for Spring 2025. Grants are available to organizations or parishioners for:
- St. John’s capital needs;
- Outreach ministries;
- Seed money for new ministries and special one-time projects; and
- Other highly meritorious purposes that are similar to, but do not precisely fit, the categories above and that fulfill St. John’s mission to develop its ministries or to be a catalyst for projects that are beyond what it is possible to fund through annual operating funds.
The grant cycle is now open and applications must be received by Monday, May 5, 2025.
Dozens of grants have been funded since the creation of the NPF in 2002. In the last few years, NPF funds have contributed to significant initiatives in the life of the parish, including establishing the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) program and the Come As You Are 5:00 pm service. NPF funds have likewise funded: major outreach and property projects, such as installing accessible doors in the West Ave lobby and chapel entrances, supporting the Gun Violence Prevention group, and Nourishing Bethesda.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Complete the online application here: NPF Spring 2025 Grant Application
Completed grant applications must be submitted via the Google form. If you have trouble using the Google form application, please use the form below to contact NPF Chair Johnna Story.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Grant money is available for distribution through a competitive review by the NPF Board, with final award approval made by the Vestry. Applications submitted after May 5, 2025 will not be considered for this round of funding. The next opportunity will be in the Fall of 2025.
QUESTIONS?
Please use the form below to contact NPF Chair Johnna Story.
Other members of the NPF Board currently include Co-Chair for Planned Giving Earle O’Donnell, Annelise Hafer, Craig Irwin, Senior Warden Kevin Kehus, and Rector Sari Ateek.
Questions?
Complete this form to connect with parishioner and NPF Chair Johnna Story.