First Baptist Church of Phoenix Foundation Grant

First Baptist Church of Phoenix Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Arizona Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $30,000
Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Summary

The First Baptist Church of Phoenix Foundation Grant aims to support the establishment of new churches and the training of pastors, with funding ranging from $1,000 to $60,000. Eligible applicants must be recognized churches or 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. Proposals for mission projects and support for new churches are also encouraged, ensuring applicants demonstrate financial commitment from other sources.

Overview

Mission Statement The First Baptist Church of Phoenix Foundation, attempting to fulfill the missionary legacy of the First Baptist Church of Phoenix, seeks to support the conversion of non-believers through providing needed funding primarily for church plants and associated activities. FBCPF will accept proposals that support: Planting a new churchEducation and training of planting pastorsMission and outreach projectsSupport of new churches in need Funding Request Range Funding for planting a new church: Up to $60,000 over a two year period. Funding will only be approved for twelve months at a time; new applications must be submitted for subsequent year funding. Funding for education and training of planting pastors:Education and training of individual planting pastors: $1,000 - $5,000Organizations that provide education and training of planting pastors: $5,000 - $10,000Funding for mission and outreach projects: $10,000 - $20,000 for projects that relate to, and support, the overall mission of the Foundation.Funding for support of new churches in need: $10,000-$30,000 to churches less than four years old that have demonstrated results in support of the Foundation's overall mission, but which are not yet financially self sufficient.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility RequirementsThe applicant church is a bona fide church in the United States or is an organization recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charityThe applicant organization is requesting funding for one of the focus areas of supportIf the applicant organization is requesting funding from more than one of the focus areas of support, multiple applications must be submitted through the online portal. Applicants should not group multiple applications into one submission.Applicant must have funding commitments from other sources equal to or greater than the amount being requested