The First Baptist Church of Phoenix Foundation Grant

The First Baptist Church of Phoenix Foundation offers its 2026 Competitive Grant Cycle to further its mission of supporting the conversion of non-believers through church development and associated activities. Rooted in the missionary legacy of the First Baptist Church of Phoenix, the Foundation focuses on funding initiatives that establish new churches, educate and train planting pastors, support mission and outreach projects, and sustain newly established churches that have yet to become financially independent. These efforts reflect the Foundation's continued commitment to evangelical outreach through strategic investment in church infrastructure and leadership. The grant program supports four primary focus areas. For new church plants, up to $60,000 may be awarded over a two-year period, though applicants must reapply each year. Funding for education and training varies by recipient type: individual pastors may receive $1,000 to $5,000, while organizations offering such training may request between $5,000 and $10,000. Mission and outreach projects aligned with the Foundation’s mission can be funded between $10,000 and $20,000. Lastly, churches under four years old that show measurable mission-aligned progress but are not yet self-sustaining may request between $10,000 and $30,000. To be eligible, applicants must either be a bona fide church based in the United States or a 501(c)(3) public charity. Applications must target one of the four designated support areas; separate applications are required for multiple project types. Additionally, applicants must secure and document funding commitments from other sources equal to or exceeding the amount requested. The grant does not cover the entire cost of the proposed initiatives, and matching funds are essential to ensure the financial viability and shared commitment to the funded efforts. The grant cycle opens on January 1, 2026, with proposals due by 5:00 PM on March 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted online via the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) grants portal. Applicants must complete or update their organizational profile before submission. ACF encourages applicants to prepare submissions early and draft responses offline to avoid delays due to last-minute technical support limitations. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstance. Grant reviewers will evaluate proposals throughout April 2026, using the information in the applicants’ ACF profiles and may follow up for clarification. Awards and decline letters are scheduled for release by May 31, 2026. Funded projects must submit quarterly progress reports beginning June 30, 2026, continuing through March 31, 2027, ensuring accountability and alignment with approved purposes. Reports must be emailed to designated contacts provided in the guidelines. Applicants are advised to closely follow the detailed application questions and budget documentation requirements outlined in the application guidelines. Contact with ACF staff is encouraged well before the deadline to address any concerns or questions. For technical support, applicants may reach out to [email protected] or call (602) 381-1400. The grant terms mandate proper usage of funds, timely reporting, retention of financial records, and acknowledgment of ACF’s contribution in all publicity materials.

Prepare offline; Submit early to avoid technical delays; Complete profile before submission