Older Persons Ministry Fund (OPMF) applications are for the care of older persons.

• For the care of older persons over the age of 65, with discretion to include those over 50 if their needs align with those over 65
• Applications for contestable funding must be received by 1 August or will not be considered
• Applications for non-contestable funding may be received at any time
• The Anglican Church must be involved in the governance of the project/programme
• Applicants are encouraged to consult with neighbouring parishes over the possibility of a joint project/programme, especially if they are in close proximity
• Projects/programmes must be community facing and in response to community needs identified through consultation within the community
• Paid employees must intentionally encourage a voluntary team to work alongside them
• Capital works not considered for funding unless extenuating circumstances
• All involved in service delivery in the Diocese must be police checked and comply with SafeHere
• Employees are the responsibility of the parish and funding is a contribution only to costs, including salary, but the ACCT will consider the need for continuity of funding for up to 3 years where workers are employed
• Parishes must plan to increase their own financial support of project/programme over time and/or seek alternative funding
• No new or ongoing funds are granted if applications or accountability reports contain insufficient information or evidence of effectiveness to support a grant