Internal Grant Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Partners: Must be established Cause partners with innovative Kingdom ministry dreams
- Focus Areas: Grassroots ministry projects with sustainable impact
- International/global ministry focus (partners serve under-served populations worldwide)
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:
- Donate - Donors contribute funds to support partner projects
- Apply - Partners submit formal applications with budget and strategic plans
- Award - The Cause staff presents finalists to donors, who decide which projects receive funding
- Mentor - Partners are paired with managerial coaches for sustainability and excellence
Eligibility
- Partners: Must be established Cause partners with innovative Kingdom ministry dreams
- Focus Areas: Grassroots ministry projects with sustainable impact
Recent Projects
- Chicken Coops in Eswatini (example project)
Geographic Scope
- International/global ministry focus (partners serve under-served populations worldwide)
Key Contact
- Email: elizabeth@thecause.org
- Phone: 760-752-2873
About The Cause
- 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
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 People
How to Apply
Application Process
- Access Application - Partners can find the application in the Partner Portal
- Submit Application - Partners present budget and strategic plan for their project
- Formalized Review - The Cause staff reviews submissions
- Finalist Presentation - Staff presents top projects to donors
- Donor Selection - Donors decide which projects receive funding
- Mentoring Assignment - Approved projects are paired with managerial coaches
Required Materials
- Project budget
- Strategic plan for the project
Contact for Questions
- Email: elizabeth@thecause.org
- Phone: 760-752-2873
Application Location
- Partner Portal (restricted access for existing partners)
What The Cause Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $978K
- Median grant
- $978K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Faith-based
- Christian nonprofits
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