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Special Project Grants is a grant from Tennessee Baptist Foundation that funds new ministry initiatives by Tennessee Baptist churches, entities, or institutions in cooperation with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board that will have a measurable impact on Kingdom growth. Grants support new church projects that advance ministry, but are not available for personnel expenses, capital campaigns, building construction, or ongoing programs.
Eligible applicants are Tennessee Baptist churches and organizations that have already secured 50% of the required project funding. Awards are up to $10,000, and a church may receive no more than one award every three years.
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Special Project Grants - Tennessee Baptist Foundation Tennessee Baptist Foundation Special Project Grant Requests The intent of this program is to assist Tennessee Baptist church, entity, or institution that is in cooperation with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB) to provide assistance with projects that will have an impact on Kingdom growth.
The project must be a new initiative of the church that will assist in the ministry of the church. These grants are not available for personnel expenses, capital campaigns, building projects or ongoing programs of the ministry. In keeping with the purpose and intent of the TBF Special Grants Program the following projects will not be eligible for grant funding through the TBF.
Requests for individuals. Requests to fund non-Southern Baptist Convention projects unless sponsored by a TBMB affiliated organization. Requests to fund ongoing staff/personnel expenses.
Requests to fund ongoing programs that are part of the annual budgeted expenses of the church/organization making the request. The purpose of the grant is to supplement the existing funds of the applicant to assist with support for the project. The applicant must have 50% of the funding to receive the grant funds.
Grant awards can be no greater than $10,000 and no more than 50% of the total cost of the project. An award to a specific church/organization can be received not more than once every three years. Special Project Grant Request Application All request for grant funding must be in writing.
A Tennessee Baptist Foundation – Special Projects Grant Form Application must be completed and submitted to the TBF office for consideration. (Forms may be found on the TBF website ) The application requirements include a detailed statement of project purpose and how this will assist the church/organization in impacting Kingdom growth initiatives . As stated on the application, the applicant must fund at least 50% of the grant request.
The applicant request recipient must provide a follow up report that details how the award dollars were dispersed. If this follow-up report is not received, the organization will not be eligible for future awards. An award of a Special Project Grant is not guaranteed and is made at the absolute discretion of the Tennessee Baptist Foundation.
Copy of the organization’s Operating Budget for the year.
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Statement of project purpose
How will this assist the church/organization in impacting Kingdom growth initiatives?
Organization's operating budget
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Tennessee Baptist churches and organizations. Must have 50% of the funding to receive grant funds. An award can be received not more than once every three years. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.