Churches of the Protestant tradition, but particularly those of the United Reformed and Congregational denominations, can apply now for grants of between £1,000 and £25,000 for capital works on church buildings costing less than £1 million.

The funding can be used for the overall care, upkeep, and extension of their church.

Applications will also be considered from church community projects for funding towards capital costs (but not for ongoing work). Grants cannot be awarded for the running costs of the church, organ and church bells restoration, manse works, graveyard maintenance, solar panels or other environmental projects which are not part of any other development work.

Applications are considered quarterly.