First Christian Offering Grants for Canton

By - Jessa Wenger, First Christian Church

Photo courtesy of Jessa Wenger

First Christian Church in Canton is inviting submissions for the fifth year of Inspiring Generosity Grants (IGG), so that individuals and organizations in the Canton area might pursue a creative project to serve people in need. In 2024, 10 grants were awarded that positively impacted the community in the areas of education, poverty, personal care supplies and human services.

Pastor Steve Mason says, “these grants help us live out one of the core values of FCC, that we are inspiring generosity. And our prayer is that individuals and organizations will be able to find new and creative ways to love their neighbors in need and realize that each of us can make our corner of the world a better place. First Christian isn’t just a church in Canton, we are a church for Canton.”

Grants will be awarded to proposals that address a community need or support a new community service project in the Canton area. Grants will not be awarded for capital campaigns, building drives, political causes, annual fundraising events, or direct personnel expenses. However, any proposal that uplifts people and meets a basic human need will be carefully considered.

Pastor Mason emphasized, “This is a commitment we’re making to Canton and its organizations. We’re hoping people can not only be inspired by this opportunity, but their proposals make our town a healthier, happier, thriving community.”

The application deadline is October 15 and grants will be awarded in November. Grant applications can be found at www.cantonfcc.org/grants.