When I learned about this special grant opportunity through the nonprofit Brotherhood Mutual FoundationSM, I thought of our churches. The Kingdom Advancing GrantSM supports innovative church programs or initiatives that not only connect people with Jesus but also are sustainable over time and can be replicated by other churches.
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation awards a total of $150,000 annually. Since 2022, the inaugural year, 28 churches have received grants. The average individual grant ranges from $2,500 to $40,000.
Kingdom Advancing Grant recipients not only receive funding for their initiative or program, but also are paired with an experienced ministry leader who can provide guidance and assistance.
The grant is designed to support church programs or initiatives that demonstrate the following:
• Intended to help build the Kingdom by introducing people to Jesus or strengthening their relationship with Jesus.
• Involves a unique idea that’s innovative, creative, and new, and that other churches are not already doing.
• Can be sustained over time.
• Can be replicated by other churches.
The Kingdom Advancing Grant Council will make final decisions by July 2026. The Grant Council is made up of more than a dozen pastors, administrators, and executive leaders from some of the most influential churches and ministries around the country. Many of these will be the same individuals providing mentorship to the grant recipients.
To be considered for a grant, initiatives must be directly overseen by a U.S. church and meet all requirements outlined at kag.brotherhoodmutual.com/. Applications may be submitted at this link as well.
Visit the Kingdom Advancing Grant webpage to see if your church qualifies, check out the tips for filling out a stellar grant application, and read the past grant recipient stories. The application opened January 6 and will close March 31, 2026.
Brotherhood Mutual Ministry Partner Program
As a member of the Brotherhood Mutual® Ministry Partner Program (brotherhoodmutual.com/ministry-partners/baptist-missionary-association-of-america), we benefit from their desire to keep churches open and safe for worship and to help effectively manage risk.
Brotherhood Mutual resources and services are for all our members, regardless of who currently insures your ministry.
Coverages are subject to conditions, coverage limits, limitations, and exclusions. For precise details of coverage, please refer to the actual policy forms. Brotherhood Mutual is licensed in most states. Some coverages are not available in all states. Mutual Workers’ Compensation insurance is not available in North Dakota, Ohio, Washington, or Wyoming. These states require employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance through a state-run monopoly fund.
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