Benevolence and Grants
Westminster supports important work beyond our church walls that fulfills our mission: “Sustained by grace, we are called to serve Christ, share God’s love, and work for justice in a complex world.”
Westminster allocates a portion of their budget every year to benevolence, which includes designated giving to the PC(USA) via the Presbytery of the James and to University Mission. The Benevolence Committee allocates undesignated funds to local, national, and international efforts that directly address education, children’s services, refugee work, justice, medical care, housing, eliminating hunger, and more.
We are currently accepting applications from community groups requesting grants from Westminster’s Benevolence Fund in 2025.
To apply, submit a letter no more than one page in length responding to the questions below.
What is the mission of your organization?
How do you propose to use Benevolence funding?
What current Westminster members are involved in your organization and what is their role?
What were some of your accomplishments and challenges in the past year?
How much support are you requesting and what percentage does that request represent in your total operating budget for your organization?
Anything else you wish to share is welcome.
Please include a contact person, email address, and physical address. Applications are due Friday, April 11, 2025, and should be sent by email to the following addresses:
Cyndy Martin: martin.cyndy@gmail.com
Benevolence and Mission Endowment Committee
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903