Applications are now open for the Minor Repairs and Improvements Grant Fund. The next deadline for applications will be the 6th January, 2027 with decisions being made at the following DAC meeting. There will be further, quarterly, application rounds.
We have received £84,000 from the Church Commissioners to spend on Minor Repairs and Improvements Grants during this 2026-2029 triennium. This is a relatively small pot of money, and in order for us to support as many churches as possible, eligible projects must cost no more than £12,000 in total. The size of the grant awarded will be determined by the deprivation profile of the parish. Projects with total costs of over £12,000 are not eligible.
The grant is not designed to fund large scale projects, but rather those small, stitch in time projects that will make a difference in the long term. Examples of projects that have previously received a Minor Repairs and Improvements Grant include repointing schemes, bat surveys, ceiling panel repairs, and repairs to floorboards and flooring tiles.
Please note that you should have the necessary List B Archdeacon's Consent, Faculty and any other relevant building consent in place before applying and we do not accept retrospective applications.
If applications for grant funding exceed the funds available, the sub-committee of the DAC will award funding according to a rating system, which can be viewed here.
Minor repair grants
To apply for a grant towards the costs of repairs please download and complete a copy of the application form for minor repairs. Completed applications should be emailed to the Buildings for Mission inbox.
Please read the Guidance for minor repair applications carefully before submitting an application.
The Diocese will prioritise applications for minor roof repairs, repairs to rainwater goods and re-pointing, as well as, investigative reports recommended in quinquennial inspection reports.
Minor improvements grants
To apply for a grant towards the costs of improvements please download and complete a copy of the application form for minor improvements. Completed applications should be emailed to the Buildings for Mission inbox.
Please read the Guidance for minor improvement applications carefully before submitting an application.
The Diocese will prioritise projects that improve climate resilience, for example, increasing the capacity of rainwater goods, and projects that improve both digital and physical accessibility.
Help with applications
Applications for both grants will need to include a brief description of your project, the quote for the work, and a brief explanation as to how the project will improve mission and ministry for your church. List A, List B or Faculty permission must be in place before the application deadline.
If you have any questions about the grants or would like further information, please email Isobel Weare, Assistant Church Buildings Support Officer or telephone: 01432 373321.
For other sources of funding or church building projects please see our Funding Directory.