Internal Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Internal Grant Program
Overview: The Internal Grant Program allows The Cause partners to access funding for innovative ministry projects while donors participate directly in funding decisions.
How It Works
The program operates through a four-step process: 1. Donate - Donors contribute funds to support partner projects 2. Apply - Partners submit formal applications with budget and strategic plans 3. Award - The Cause staff presents finalists to donors, who decide which projects receive funding 4. Mentor - Partners are paired with managerial coaches for sustainability and excellence- Partners: Must be established Cause partners with innovative Kingdom ministry dreams
- Focus Areas: Grassroots ministry projects with sustainable impact
Eligibility
- Chicken Coops in Eswatini (example project)
Recent Projects
- International/global ministry focus (partners serve under-served populations worldwide)
Geographic Scope
- Email: elizabeth@thecause.org
- Phone: 760-752-2873
Key Contact
- Organization: The Cause Inc., registered 501(c)(3) in Oregon
- Federal Tax ID: 06-1670270
- Location: 4225 Oceanside Blvd, Suite H-325, Oceanside, CA 92056
- Mission: Support Christian leaders through nonprofit structure, spiritual support, and strategic coaching
About The Cause
Testimonial
"This grant program has given me the confidence to apply for other external grants. The Cause made this approachable and simple, while still being formal and professional." — Elizabeth Friend, People Need PeopleHow to Apply
Application Process
1. Access Application - Partners can find the application in the Partner Portal
2. Submit Application - Partners present budget and strategic plan for their project
3. Formalized Review - The Cause staff reviews submissions
4. Finalist Presentation - Staff presents top projects to donors
5. Donor Selection - Donors decide which projects receive funding
6. Mentoring Assignment - Approved projects are paired with managerial coaches
- Project budget
- Strategic plan for the project
Required Materials
- Email: elizabeth@thecause.org
- Phone: 760-752-2873
Contact for Questions
- Partner Portal (restricted access for existing partners)
Application Location
What The Cause Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 2
- Total given
- $269K
- Median grant
- $134K
- Range
- $13K–$256K
- By dollars: Mississippi 5%. Top recipient cities: Vicksburg, MS.
Example grants
Various
$256K
Shade for Children · Vicksburg, MS
$13K
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