Mini-grants are small, unrestricted funds ranging from $1,000 to $3,000, designed to support faith communities in their mission-related activities.

Eligible applicants include 501(c)3 organizations and recognized faith communities.

The funds are unrestricted, meaning they can be used for any purpose that supports your community's mission and goals. However, we do not provide grant funding for consulting fees.

Applicants must provide:

- Organization and contact information

- Project title, description, and timeline

- Budget breakdown

- Explanation of how the project aligns with your mission

- Description of the expected community impact

- Methods for measuring project success

Applications are evaluated based on the alignment with the foundation’s mission, the potential impact on the community, and the clarity and feasibility of the project plan.

Here is an example of how the questions could be scored:

• Project Description: A brief summary of two long term outcomes and how they relate to your communities mission. Share two measurable objectives for each outcome which will help you achieve them.

  • Scoring: up to two points for impactful outcomes, and two points for measurable objectives, for a maximum of four points.

• Project Timeline: Share key dates and milestones.

  • Scoring: projects with a realistic timeline receive one point.

• Budget Breakdown: Share how the funds will be used.

  • Scoring: projects with a reasonable budget receive one point.

• Benefit: If you meet the goals and objectives as described in the Project Description, who will benefit?

  • Scoring: application receives one point if beneficiaries are primarily located in an EPA IRA designated disadvantaged community, and one point if beneficiaries are primarily members of marginalized groups, for a maximum of two points.

• Creation: How is this project being co-created by the community which it will serve?

  • Scoring: application receives one point if beneficiaries are co-creating the project, and one point if project leadership includes members from marginalized groups, for a maximum of two points.

For further questions or assistance, please visit our website or contact our support team. We look forward to supporting your mission-driven projects!

Project Description:

Excellent Response
Our faith community recognizes the importance of fostering connection—not only among people but between people and creation. To that end, we propose transforming a section of our church property into a community dog park, providing a welcoming space for fellowship, recreation, and outreach. The dog park will be open to the wider community, creating an opportunity for our church to engage with neighbors who may not otherwise step onto church grounds.

Long-Term Outcomes & Related Short-Term Objectives:

Outcome 1: Strengthen community connections by providing a welcoming and inclusive gathering space.

• Objective 1A: Host at least four community events per year such as pet blessings, adoption fairs, or meetups to foster community relationships.

• Objective 1B: Partner with at least two local organizations, such as the Humane Society to co-host events or provide services like obedience classes.

Outcome 2: Encourage responsible pet ownership and outdoor activity as part of holistic well-being.

• Objective 2A: Install educational signage by June 2025 on topics such as pet care, local wildlife preservation, and responsible waste disposal.

• Objective 2B: Establish a volunteer team by spring 2025 to maintain the park, ensuring it remains clean and safe while engaging more congregants in community service.

This project aligns with our mission by promoting fellowship, stewardship of creation, and community outreach. By offering a gathering space for dog owners, we hope to create opportunities for conversation, relationship-building, and inviting new people into our church community.

Poor Response
We want to build a dog park so people in the church and neighborhood have a place to bring their dogs. Right now, there aren’t many places nearby, and this would be convenient. The park will be fenced and have some benches.

We will build the park and advertise it to our community.

This will make a portion of previously unused grass at the church property more useful.

The second application round will be open from March 3 - April 3. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last day of the application period (April 3, 2025).

No, applications do not roll over. You need to apply for each cycle separately.

Applicants will be notified of the decision within 30 days after the application period closes. Notifications will be sent via email to the contact person listed in the application.

Yes, eligible organizations may apply for one mini-grant per application period.

For more information or assistance with the application process, please contact us at staff@faith.foundation or (509) 782-2954.