Topic: Public Grants Available to Congregations

Discover how faith communities can tap into public funding for community engagement. We’ll unravel the intricacies of grant eligibility and restrictions, guide you to valuable resources for grant seeking, and inspire creative collaboration for community transformation. Join us to glean insights and tools needed to secure public grants, fostering a future where faith communities actively contribute to positive change in their neighborhoods.

Facilitator: The Rev. Michael A. Howard

Michael has been serving as the Minister of Faith in action since March 2019. From the wooded knobs of Kentucky countryside, Michael is a teacher, community organizer, and prophetic Christian leader. He has taught and served around the world, including Peru, Brazil, India, Ethiopia, Virginia, and New Jersey. In addition to traditional pastoral ministry, Michael has coached and co-founded a number of community organizations, nonprofits, and a media design consultancy. Michael is an ordained minister in the UCC and has an MPA from Morehead State University and an MDiv from Drew Theological Seminary.