Grants Available through the BCM/D
The BCM/D has multiple grant programs through which we partner with churches to assist them in the ministry to which God has called them in their communities.
Each grant program has unique qualifications and objectives. More information about each of these grant programs can be obtained by contacting BCM/D Associate Executive Director, Mark Dooley at [email protected] or 240-577-1601. Below is a brief summary of each grant opportunity.
NAMB Evangelism Grants
In partnership with the North American Mission Board (NAMB), grants are available to churches to assist them in their evangelistic efforts. These grants vary in size and are dependent upon the cost of the initiative, event, and/or training program taking place. The grant request must fall within the evangelism strategy of the BCM/D (to resource, equip or mobilize a church for evangelism) as well as the specific parameters that have been established by NAMB. Grants are not available for personnel salaries or for mission trips outside of the United States. Please contact Mark Dooley for further details about these grants and for information about how to apply.
State Mission Offering (SMO) Grants
Each year, BCM/D churches are encouraged to receive a State Mission Offering in their churches. The funds received each year are then returned to the churches via a grant program. Priority is given to churches who use them in alignment with one of the five BCM/D pillars :
- Members to Missionaries – equipping every man, woman, and child to be a missionary
- Disability Care and Community – providing care and community for individuals and families affected by disability
- Poverty Ministry – providing for the spiritual, social, physical, and emotional needs of people trapped in poverty
- BCM/D Ready – preparing churches to serve their community when tragedy strikes
- Gospel-Centered Mental Health – providing churches opportunities to pursue holistic care through community, conversation, and counseling
Grants are capped at various amounts each year (typically $3,000 – $4,000) to enable more churches to be recipients. Application opportunities typically begin after the annual meeting each November, with funds becoming available after January 1 of the following year. These grants are on a first come, first served basis and remain available until the funds are exhausted. You can learn more about State Mission Offering grants and apply for one by clicking here.
Strengthening Churches Grants
Each year, the Baptist Foundation makes available a sizable gift to the BCM/D. One portion of this gift is used for church planting while the other portion is set aside for church strengthening. These provide the funds for a competitive grant that churches can apply for. These grants exist in order to assist in projects designed to expand the outreach and ministry of churches in existence for three years or more. The maximum grant per project will not exceed $4,000 and grant funds are approved by a BCM/D General Mission Board (GMB) Committee. Only one project request will be considered from any church or association.
The grant submission time frame is January 15 – April 30 of each calendar year. Recipients are selected by the end of May each year, and the funds are delivered by mid-June. Each recipient is required to submit a written evaluation within 30 days of completion of the project to the Strengthening Churches Grants Committee of the GMB. For more information and to apply, click here.