UMC Budget: Apportioned Funds

The Seven General Church Apportioned Funds

(in alpha order)

• The Africa University Fund - established by the General Conference in 1972 to support education efforts on the continent of Africa with global reach because of the work of graduates, instructors and support. 
• The Black College Fund - Supports 11 historically black colleges and universities developing leaders for the church and community.  
• The Episcopal Fund - supports active and retired bishops and their and their episcopal leadership for the denomination.  
• The General Administration Fund - supports administrative, collaborative processes throughout the denomination. 
• The Interdenominational Cooperation Fund - aids the Church in being in ecumenical relationship with other faiths.
• The Ministerial Education Fund - prepares principled Christian leaders for work throughout the connection of United Methodists. 
• The World Service Fund - Supports the great diversity of Christian mission throughout the denomination.