WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) is now accepting grant applications for the 2026 CORR Action Fund (CAF) from Regional Conferences in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. The CORR Action Fund supports bold, creative, and justice-rooted ministries that advance equity, reconciliation, and intercultural competency within The United Methodist Church.
All United Methodist Church local churches, districts, conferences, United Methodist affiliated schools and educational institutions, as well as other United Methodist affiliated entities in the Regional Conferences in Africa, Europe, and Philippines are invited to apply for funding for groups focusing on one of the four following educational initiatives from the list below:
- Conflict Resolution – exploring and implementing methods and processes to end conflict and retribution, bringing about peaceful resolutions for all parties
- Education around Oppression – educating people to recognize the rights of the oppressed and how to advocate for and with them. Projects should clearly identify the specific oppression they are addressing, for example disability, women’s rights, etc.
- Intercultural Competency – building skills to foster authentic cross-cultural relationships
- Youth and young adult leadership Development – encourage leadership in youth and young adults (as defined by your conference)
The initiative must incorporate proven educational and culturally appropriate processes that can continue to promote a justice-oriented mindset.
The proposed grant would:
- Support small groups that encourage intentional diverse engagement
- Not cause harm to individuals or groups
- Be centered around equipping people with finding sustainable solutions
- Dismantle cultural beliefs and practices that perpetuate discrimination against oppressed people
- Be culturally sensitive to the diversity of the initiative participants
- Where applicable, be multigenerational, gender and disability inclusive
Important Information:
The grants are for up to $10,000 for up to 12 months, beginning September 2026 through August 2027.
DUE DATE: April 15, 2026
CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
This content was originally published by the General Commission on Religion and Race; republished with permission on ResourceUMC.org on January 15, 2026.