Dakotas & Minnesota Methodist Foundations

We are grateful to celebrate three recipients of the Innovation in Youth Ministry Grant, announced by Sheri Meister, President & CEO of the Dakotas and Minnesota Methodist Foundations, this past Saturday at the 2026 Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church Annual Conference in Bismarck, ND.

Congratulations to:
Epworth United Methodist Church, Valley City, ND
Watertown First United Methodist Church, Watertown, SD
Clark United Methodist Church, Clark SD, Beresford Zion United Methodist Church, Beresford, SD, and Ethan United Methodist Church, Ethan SD

These congregations are creating meaningful, innovative ways to connect with youth and young adults—nurturing faith, building relationships, and opening doors for leadership and service. We give thanks for their vision and commitment to the next generation.

We are accepting applications for Minnesota UMC churches until June 17. There is still time to apply. Recipients will be announced at the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Annual Conference in St. Cloud. Apply here: https://www.dkmnmf.org/innovation-in-youth-ministry-grant

There’s still time to apply for our one-time Innovation in Youth Ministry Grant opportunity! Applications will be accepted through Day 2 of Annual Conference!

📍 Dakotas deadline: June 6
📍 Minnesota deadline: June 17

Award recipients will be announced at the close of session. Don’t miss this one-time opportunity to support innovative youth ministry programs!

Apply online or scan the QR code:
https://dkmnumc-reg.brtapp.com/AC2026youthgrant