DIACONAL FORMATION GRANTS

Postulants and candidates for the vocational diaconate in The Episcopal Church, who meet the income criteria, are eligible for Diaconal Formation Grants. The income criteria are: 

• Household of 1 or 2 people: Annual taxable income of no more than $50,000. 

• Household of 3 or more people: Annual taxable income of no more than $65,000. 

Eligible expenses include diaconal formation program tuition, books, and fees for the required psychological exam, Clinical Pastoral Education, and diaconal formation workshops. Grant funds may also be used for travel and lodging for formation, related childcare, eldercare, or partner care expense.

​​Applications will be accepted at any time. An approved grantee will receive up to $1,500 each year, renewable while they are eligible. Grantees may request reimbursements, payments directly to the Formation program or Diocese, or both. 

To Apply for a Diaconal Formation Grant

1. Read the Diaconal Formation Grant FAQ's for complete details.

2. Complete the Diaconal Formation Grant application.

​Submit your application to our Grants Administrator and put "Grant Application" in the subject line.