Each year, the Vestry of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue sets aside a limited amount of funding for the provision of grants to external bodies. Grants, if authorized, are awarded to not-for-profit organizations within the geographical boundary of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, which encompasses the boroughs of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island, and the following counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. The grants are intended to have immediate positive impact and are particularly suited to charities and churches working with those who are socially disadvantaged, including the elderly, immigrant communities, asylum seekers, children, and those with chronic illness or disability of any kind. Grants are also sometimes given to degree-awarding Episcopal divinity schools, to charities furthering the work of ecumenism, and to organizations fostering the life and mission of the Anglican Communion.
Grants application guidelines:
- The request is local to New York City or to the counties within the Episcopal Diocese of New York. (Please see above.)
- Most grants are for a maximum of $5,000 but larger grants will be considered.
- Arts and music programs are encouraged to apply, especially where they assist underserved communities, populations, or children.
- Grants are made only to tax-exempt organizations and institutions.
- Support is not provided for scholarships, endowment funds, or for general operating expenses.
- Grants are not awarded in support of political organizations or programs.
- Grants are not awarded to individuals.
- Multiple-year grants are not usually considered, but an organization may be funded on an annual basis on its merits for up to three years.
- Future grants are contingent upon a review of the use of funds for prior year grants.
Grants are awarded on a yearly basis and are awarded by June of that year.
The annual report for Saint Thomas lists the organizations that have received grants that year, the amount,
and the purpose for the grant.
Applicants for grants should complete and submit this Grants Application Form.
