The Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation has developed the Wells Stewardship Challenge Grant to encourage and reward congregations that develop an appropriate, intentional stewardship plan. By providing a cash incentive, this Challenge Grant hopes to encourage churches to develop a comprehensive stewardship program that will help achieve their goals in the area of stewardship.

When your congregation’s application and plan are submitted to the Foundation, you will receive $200 (the encouragement part!) When the final report is received the remainder of the money will be sent (the reward part!) There is no designated start date to this program. After your initial plan has been submitted and approved, the activities should be completed and the final report submitted all within 12 months. A church may apply once a year in three different years. To begin, complete the application and email it to Rev. Jason Mahnke at the Foundation.

What’s new with version 3.0?

• If a church applies for and completes the Stewardship Challenge Grant for the first time, the church receives an additional $100 growth mindset award.

• If your church has completed the Stewardship Challenge Grant, it is eligible to become a Stewardship Challenge Grant Ambassador, which means:

  • Your church will receive $75 for every church who applies for the Stewardship Challenge Grant because of your church’s recommendation.

  • Your church will receive $150 for each church that you coach/assist through their first year of the Stewardship Challenge Grant after their final report is turned in and approved.