The General Commission on Religion and Race of The United Methodist Church (GCORR) announced the 14 recipients of the 2026 CORR Action Fund (CAF) Grant program, an initiative dedicated to expanding mental health support for historically underserved communities.
Recognizing that access to quality mental health services is often limited by systemic, economic, and cultural factors, this twelve-month grant seeks initiatives that enable communities to overcome these barriers through the provision of education, life skills, and tools to cope more effectively.
"I am inspired by the breadth and depth of mental health projects that we were able to award funds through this grant cycle,” said Rev. Alka Lyall, CAF Chair. “We are proud to resource our United Methodist ministries demonstrating Wesleyan holiness through critical care in these times of need. We look forward to witnessing the fruits of this labor and celebrating the difference the grant will make for these communities.”
The CORR Action Fund Grant program exemplifies GCORR's dedication to promoting culturally appropriate practices and embracing diversity within the United Methodist Church. The recipients of this grant will make meaningful strides in enhancing mental health awareness and wellness, ultimately contributing to a stronger, more compassionate community.
This year’s recipients include programs like mental health, grief, community development, stress, parenting skills and the film industry:
- The Healing Bridge, Virginia Conference, Awarded $10,000
- Our Shared History, California-Nevada Conference, Awarded $9,500
- Judgement Call: Mental Health Ministry in Rural Church Communities as Ministry of Reconciliation, North Carolina Conference, Awarded $5,500
- Iglesias Sanas Unidas (Healthy Churches United), Eastern PA and Greater NJ Conferences, Awarded $10,000
- Leadership Launch Live - Leadership Development Initiative, Arkansas Conference, Awarded $10,000
- Grief, Loss & End-of-Life Wellness at the Table, Upper New York Conference, Awarded $8,500
- Durham's Maternal Stress-Free Zone Partnership Initiative, Upper New York Conference, Awarded $9,250
- Parents First Initiative - Baggett Elementary, North Georgia Conference, Awarded $10,000
- Pathways to Care Coalition, Florida Conference, Awarded $10,000
- Loving Boldly, Serving Joyfully and Leading Courageously to Expand Mental Health Equity, Baltimore-Washington Conference, Awarded $10,000
- The R.O.A.D. to Mental Wellness, South Georgia Conference, Awarded $9,800
- Healing Our Community - Expanding Trauma-Informed Mental Wellness Education in Dallas African American Faith Community, Horizon Texas Conference, Awarded $10,000
- Sacred Healing Spaces, Iowa Conference, Awarded $9,500
- Downtown Mental Health Cohort - A Trauma-Informed Community Mental Health Initiative, Tennessee Western Kentucky Conference, Awarded $10,000
Your Generosity Supports Storytelling
By supporting the World Service Fund apportionment, you provide basic financial support to program-related general agencies, which are especially important to the common vision, mission, and ministry of The United Methodist Church.
excerpt from a story by Jeehye Kim, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing , General Commission on Religion and Race
This story shows the impact of the World Service Fund—one of seven apportionment funds of The United Methodist Church—to connect our hearts and resources in mission around the world. Through this fund, the Church supports global ministries, discipleship, evangelism, education, and social justice work that transform lives and communities. Together, we share the love of Christ across boundaries and bring hope where it’s needed most.
When your church contributes faithfully to the World Service Fund, you help the whole Church live out God’s mission in every place.
