First Presbyterian Church

Grants

In 2023, First Presbyterian Church launched the Fish Church Grant program, funded by a generous bequest which supports new and existing missions, ministries, and programs. The grant program supports both internal church projects and external community initiatives – nonprofits and individuals – serving Fairfield County. Grant awards generally range from $250 to $5,000.

 

As part of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.’s Matthew 25 movement, First Presbyterian Church focuses on three main pillars as the criteria for the Fish Church Grant program: building community vitality, dismantling structural racism, and eradicating systemic poverty.

Recent Grant Recipients

  • Stamford Cradle to Career and United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut held a teen fair to share resources, enable networking, and introduce students to a wide range of careers
  • MyTeam Triumph purchased a raft for people with special needs competing in community races and competitions
  • “All Are Welcome” mural designed by a high school church youth group member, painted at the church playground / courtyard
  • The production of “A Piece of the Puzzle: Seven Inspiring Stories from Selma to Today” documentary about an interfaith approach to championing human rights
  • Westover Magnet Elementary School purchased materials to paint a mural depicting the vibrant city of Stamford, conceptualized by an art teacher and executed by students along with the staff

For more information, email fishchurchgrants@gmail.com.

 

Stay tuned for the next opportunity for applications.

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