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.

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!

The first application round will be open from September 1 through September 30, 2024. A second round is projected to open in February 2025.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last day of the application period (September 30 2024).

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.