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Strengthening Churches Grant is sponsored by Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware. Assists churches within the convention to expand their local outreach and ministry projects through competitive project-based funding.
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Grants: Updated | Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware African American Fellowship Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Christian Life and Public Affairs Pulpit Supply/Pastor Search George Liele Leadership Institute Incorporation & Tax Exemption Annual Church Profile (ACP) Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 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.
In addition, churches should check with their local Association to inquire about the possibility of grant programs they may offer. Strengthening Churches Grants Each year, the Baptist Foundation makes available a sizable gift to the BCM/D providing 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 February 1 – May 31 of each calendar year. Recipients are selected by the end of June, and the funds are delivered by July. 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.
In order to apply for this grant, please complete the following information: Strengthening Churches Grant Please complete each section of this form and send requested documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Name of Church, Association, or BCM/D entity: (Required) Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific Senior Pastor: (Required) Designated Contact Name: (Required) Contact Address: (Required) Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific Contact Phone: (Required) Have you received Strengthening Churches Grant funds in the past?
(Required) Select One Yes No Amount given in 2025 to the BCM/D Cooperative Program: (Required) Estimated project start date: Estimated completion date: Amount requested from Strengthening Churches Funds: (Required) Total expenditure for program or activity: (Required) Please attach current church budget (Required) Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 600 MB.
Please attach a recent church financial statement (Required) Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 600 MB. Please attach the budget for this project (Required) Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max.
file size: 600 MB. Summarize how your project will reach and disciple un-reached people, and how it fits into the overall vision for your church or association (Required) Attach any other information you deem important for the Strengthening Churches committee to know. Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max.
file size: 600 MB. 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.
The SMO is dedicated to supporting BCM/D churches in their efforts to revitalize and plant new churches and to raise up teams and church plant leaders. This funding helps to expand God’s Kingdom through these initiatives. This grant opens January 1 st and is open until the funds are exhausted.
The Mobilizing Missions Grant assists BCM/D churches that are seeking to obey the great commission by resourcing them with grants funded by the State Missions Offering.
In order to apply for this grant anytime during the year, please complete the following information: Church Address (Required) Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific Designated Contact Name: (Required) Amount of grant requested:: (Required) Describe how this grant help to mobilize your church as you seek to obey the great commission: (Required) Lead Pastor's name: (Required) PO Box 199 | Crownsville, Maryland 21032 | (410) 290-5290 The information provided on this site does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.
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PO Box 199 | Crownsville, Maryland 21032 | (410) 290-5290 The information provided on this site does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this site may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This site contains links to other third-party websites.
Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; the Baptist Convention of Maryland and Delaware, Inc. and its affiliates do not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy or opinions expressed in such websites, and such websites are not investigated, monitored or checked for accuracy or completeness by us.
We may make available through the site sample forms, checklists, and documents (collectively, “Documents”). Documents are provided without any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to their suitability, legal effect, completeness, currentness, accuracy, and/or appropriateness.
THE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”, “AS AVAILABLE”, AND WITH “ALL FAULTS”, AND WE AND ANY PROVIDER OF THE DOCUMENTS DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The Documents may be inappropriate for your particular circumstances. Furthermore, state laws may require different or additional provisions to ensure the desired result.
You should consult with legal counsel to determine the appropriate legal or business documents necessary for your particular situation(s), as the Documents are only samples and may not be applicable to a particular situation. Readers of this site should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.
No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.
All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Member churches of the Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware (BCM/D) that have been in existence for three or more years. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Strengthening Churches Grant is funded by Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Delaware and Maryland. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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