Access Grants

Offered from the Access Leadership Network of NGLI, an initiative of the ACNA.

A matching Access Grant is designed to assist a church desiring to expand ministry with people impacted by disability. Access Grant funds are intended to supplement the financial cost of a ministry idea, not fully fund the project.

Individuals from ACNA churches or dioceses may apply for an Access Grant. Application is limited to twice in one fiscal year, for a maximum total of $1,000. Talk with church leadership and vestry to make a plan to budget for their part of the project.

After you are awarded an Access Grant, the Access Leadership Network wants to hear how your ministry idea worked! Recipients of a Grant will be invited to share feedback and celebrations, including photos.

For more information: Dcn. Kathy Ayres, Director of Access Leadership Network

Application process:

Fall application period: Sept 15 to Oct 15, 2026.
Spring application period: Feb 15 to March 15, 2027.

The Access Grant team will meet shortly after the application period ends and decide on awarding the grants, and inform each applicant. Funds will be requested and disbursed from the ACNA.

Application Form

AcLN is grateful for the inaugural donation of $10,000 from a foundation to launch the AcLN Access Grants. We gave matching Access Grants to eight churches during the 2025-26 fiscal year. If you would like to contribute funds to replenish the Access Grants, please email Deacon Kathy Ayres at kayres@acna.org to set up a virtual or in-person meeting.