Competitive Grants

The Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming exists solely to support the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming.  We do this by providing a block grant to support the Diocesan budget and by offering grants to Episcopal churches in Wyoming.  These grants are designed to help our churches enhance the religious, charitable, and educational purposes of the church and its partner organizations. 

Our funding priorities focus on three distinct categories: Ministry, Outreach and Sacred Spaces.

The Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming has a new grant application process!

We’re so excited to introduce Foundant, an all-in-one Grants Management Software. Foundant makes it easy to apply for grants, complete reports, and everything in between. 

Key Dates and Deadlines:

Please see the deadlines to submit grant applications in the competitive grant cycle below. Deadlines are 11:59 PM Mountain Time Zone. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered in the next quarter’s cycle.

2025 Grant Cycle OpensOctober 2, 2025
Quarter 1 Grant DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026
Quarter 2 Grant DeadlineApril 1, 2026
Quarter 3 Grant DeadlineJuly 1, 2026
Quarter 4 Grant DeadlineOctober 1, 2026

FAQ

Who can apply?

Any Episcopal Church in Wyoming may apply for grants.

All kinds of projects can receive funding. See our Funding Priorities to see examples of what we fund. If you have any questions regarding the eligibility of your project, please contact Kira Bachus, Executive Assistant & Grants Manager, at kira@episcopalwy.org.

There is no cap on the amount you can apply for. Applications for more than $50,000 may be asked to provide additional information.

The Foundation Board of Directors meets quarterly to consider grants. You will hear back from us approximately 6-8 weeks after the due date for the quarter.

You will receive the funds within 2-3 weeks of the approval agreement being signed and returned to us.

Please contact Kira Bachus at kira@episcopalwy.org for help with your account.

Image of a pdf about Funding Priorities

Click the button below to read about our funding priorities. 

Funding Priorities

Questions about submitting your application?

If you have questions about submitting your application or using our new application system through Foundant, please contact Kira Bachus at kira@episcopalwy.org.

Application Instructions

Gathering Application Materials

To apply for a grant, we’ll need the following information for a complete application:

Basic Information: Contact information, group description, and a narrative proposal of your project (1-2 paragraphs).

Proposed Budget: Include the full budget for your project, even if it exceeds your requested amount. Download the Project Budget form here, and attach it to your application. 

Financial Statements: You will need the most recent and up-to-date financial statements for the church. Please include a Balance Sheet and Statement of Activities. 

Vestry Support Letter: A letter with approval of the grant request will be required. This letter must be on the letterhead of your church with at least 2/3 of your vestry’s signatures. 

If you are applying for a Sacred Spaces grant: Quotes or bids from contractors, preferably 3, who will be completing the project. 

If you are partnering with an independent 501(c)(3): Additional supporting documentation is needed if another nonprofit organization will manage the funds. You will need to include

  • Organization’s IRS Letter of Tax Exemption
  • Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Statement of Activities)
  • Letter of support from the partner organization

Submitting Your Application

Applications must be submitted on our online portal using the instructions below. 

To submit your application:

  1. Go to: https://bit.ly/fedwgrant
  2. Log in or create an account: 
    1. For returning applicants & grantees: If you have previously submitted your application on Foundant, you can log in with your email address and password. 
    2. For new applicants: Select “Create New Account” and enter the required information. Once your account has been created, log in to apply.
  3. Once you have logged in, select “Apply” and then “2025 Competitive Grants Cycle” and then “Apply”
  4. From there, you will be guided to submit the information we need for your application. *For returning applicants & grantees: If you have previously applied to any of our grantmaking opportunities, our grants software, Foundant, will auto-populate your organizational information into the application. 
  5. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email directly from Foundant. If we have any follow-up questions or need any additional materials, you will be notified through the email address you used to create your account.