Missional Innovation Grants (MIG)
A Summary for Applicants
The Missional Innovation Grants program supports innovative missional initiatives that emerge from attentive listening and a desire to connect meaningfully with those outside the church. It is intended to help pilot or grow creative, community-rooted projects that seek to respond to local spiritual needs. All parishes, diocesan missions and chaplaincies in partnership with the diocese can apply.
Why Missional Innovation?
Missional innovation was central to Jesus' ministry, as he constantly reached beyond religious norms to reveal God's love - he healed on the Sabbath, and spoke and ate with outsiders. He sent his disciples into local communities to proclaim the Kingdom in simple, relational, and context-sensitive ways (Luke 10:1-9). Jesus shows us that mission is not about preserving the familiar but discerning and joining where the Spirit is making all things new (Revelation 21:5).
Missional Innovation Grant Levels
Pilot Grant (up to $5,000) Applications
- For those wanting to test a new missional idea.
- You must have done some form of listening or engagement to shape the idea, but not yet implemented anything.
- The fund encourages generosity and risk-taking at this stage.
Development Grant (up to $12,000) Applications
- For those who have already tried out a small-scale or experimental form of missional activity and who now want to build on what they've learned to grow it into something more lasting, structured, and sustainable.
- Applicants must show evidence of listening, learning, and evaluating the earlier activity.
The Application Deadline is Monday, December 1, 2025, by 5:00 pm
Please note that the MIG program does not provide grants to:
- Capital projects around building maintenance or adaptation.
- Projects with ongoing staffing costs.
- Parishes with outstanding loans to Diocesan Mission and Ministry contributions.
Applications should clearly demonstrate that they are rooted in genuine listening and meaningful community engagement, showing how local voices and needs have helped shape the identified project.
Online Missional Innovation Grants Info Session
Join us for a MIG Info Evening on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - an opportunity for those already working on their application to ask questions, seek clarification, and learn more about the grant and the process. This session is designed to support you in completing a strong and informed submission. Attendance is expected for all applicants, so please mark this date in your diaries.
The Discernment Process
Deadline for Submission: Monday 1st December by 5pm.
Once you submit your written application, it will be reviewed by the Missional Innovation Grant Discernment Team. This team includes the Diocese's Parish Development Missioner, Community Missioner, and trained volunteers from across the diocese.
If your application meets the grant criteria - including a clear connection to your Mission Action Plan (for Parishes and Missions) or the Diocesan MAP (for other ministries)—you'll be invited to give a short presentation.
Presentation Date: January 17, 2026
There are no alternative dates, so please keep this date free. Each presentation will be 15 minutes or less, followed by a short Q&A with the Discernment Team. Presentations will be online.
What You Must Show:
- A team is in place to support and deliver the project.
- A clear focus on people who have no current connection to church or Christianity.
- A longer-term plan for the project's impact and sustainability.
Important Notes:
- Applications must be completed in full. Incomplete applications will require follow-up.
- Include all required information and ensure clarity about how listening has informed your idea.
How to Apply:
For information on how to apply, please download the Call for Applications
For questions about the grants and qualifications, please contact Dr. Emily Hill, the parish development missioner or the Reverend Canon Dr. Ian Mosby, community missioner.
The Application Deadline is Monday, December 1, 2025, by 5:00 pm