Synods and presbyteries
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has regional entities which are also called Middle Council (MC). All congregations in a geographic area belong to an MGB known as a presbytery. There are a total of 173 presbyteries. All the Presbyteries in a geographic area belong to an MC known as a presbytery. There are a total of 173 presbyteries. All the presbyteries in a geographic area belong to an MC known as a synod. There are a total of 17 synods. All presbyteries and synods together make up the General Assembly, or national Presbyterian Church.
Self-Development of People(SDOP) is a national ministry. Some presbyteries and synods also have Self-Development of People ministries, which make grants in their areas. If there are SDOP committees in the presbytery and synod in which an applicant is located, the project can simultaneously apply to all three levels (presbytery, synod, and General Assembly/national).