The purpose of Innovation grants is to allow promising ideas to be developed and tested in a unique context to share learning and with potential for future replication, as well as delivering additional growth.
It is anticipated innovation pilot projects will include end of project retrospectives & sharing sessions - reflections, learning, interviews, testimonies.
What can be funded?
Innovation funding is for ‘trying and testing’ the following:
- A new missional approach/ idea being created or taken into a new/ unique context
- An existing missional approach/ idea being improved
- A missional approach that has proven effective elsewhere that has potential for adoption into Chichester
What cannot be funded?
- A project idea that isn’t innovative in approach
- A project idea that lacks potential for replication
- Projects without PCC support
Case studies
[case studies to follow]
How to apply
Read the funding guidance here.
Application process:
Download innovation grant Expression of Interest form here.
Download innovation grant budget spreadsheet here.
Send the innovation grant Expression of Interest and budget spreadsheet to:innovate@chichester.anglican.org
The Mission Fund Committee meets six times a year to consider applications. The next meeting date is 15th September 2026. Final Expressions of Interest for consideration at this meeting should be submitted at least a week in advance.
If your application is successful, you’ll receive your funding. You’ll monitor progress, keep records and share outcomes, learning and celebration stories with us.