TCP Grants

The Chicago Partnership offers four grant opportunities to support leaders, churches, and special projects that advance local gospel-centered ministry. Our grants are designed to strengthen pastoral leadership, church planting, church revitalization, and citywide initiatives that help make Jesus visible in every neighborhood of Chicago.

TCP reviews Grant Interest submissions on a twice-yearly basis in November and May. These submissions help our staff and board identify potential opportunities and assess readiness for upcoming granting cycles. 

Grant amounts vary depending on need, scope, and available funding, and are determined at the discretion of The Chicago Partnership. TCP distributes all grants through local churches or organizations, not to individuals directly.

Granting Cycle

  • Grant Interest Forms Accepted

  • Candidates Invited to Apply

  • Applications Reviewed & Approved
    (November and May)

  • Grants Distributed & Reported

Supports individuals pursuing pastoral leadership development through an approved TCP-affiliated church residency. Qualified applicants may complete a Grant Interest Form for the next review period.

Qualifications:

TCP Residency Grant

  • Called to local pastoral ministry as a church planter, church revitalizer, or pursuing a staff position at a local church.

  • Graduate or current participant in a TCP Church Leadership Year Two Cohort.

  • Confirmed opportunity to serve as a resident at a TCP Partner Church or approved local church. Endorsement from the hosting church’s lead pastor or another qualified church leadership representative.

Residency Interest Form

Provides seed funding for new gospel-centered churches being planted in Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Qualifications:

TCP Church Planting Grant

  • Called to local pastoral ministry as a church planter, church revitalizer, or pursuing a staff position at a local church.

  • Graduate or current participant in a TCP Church Leadership Year Two Cohort.

  • Approved launch plan and committed sending church or network. Clear strategy for community engagement and sustainability.

Church Planting Interest Form

Supports pastors leading renewal efforts in dying or under-resourced congregations. TCP provides short-term financial and relational support to help restore church health and strengthen mission toward long-term vitality.

Qualifications:

TCP Church Revitalization Grant

  • Lead Pastor (or incoming pastor) who has completed or is enrolled in a TCP Church Leadership Year Two Cohort.

  • A defined revitalization plan and a church ready to move toward renewal.

Revitalization Interest Form

TCP Special Projects Grant

Funds projects that advance gospel unity, leadership development, or outreach across Chicago through benevolence, church restoration (e.g., improving church facilities), or other special projects catalyzed by one-time support.

Qualifications:

  • Application is limited to TCP Partner Churches in good standing. View Partner Churches here.

  • Project aligns with TCP’s mission to make Jesus visible in every neighborhood of Chicago.

  • Clearly defined outcomes and time-bound objectives.

Special Projects Interest Form