Micro-Grants for Kingdom Reach

Funder: Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General

Program Overview: Designed to stimulate missional outreach and/or reproducing disciple-making in the congregations and agencies of the Great Lakes Conference.

Geographic Scope: Great Lakes Conference region

Eligible Applicants:

• Qualifying congregations of the Great Lakes Conference
• Agencies affiliated with the Great Lakes Conference

Key Requirement: Matching funds required from applicant organization

Grant Purpose: Grants are meant to be:

• Kingdom-oriented: Fund initiatives that advance the Kingdom of God "on earth as it is in heaven"
• Transformative: Facilitate godly change in the lives of the people who are effected
• Intentional and creative: Provide fresh, innovative ways of communicating the Good News of Jesus
• Growth-oriented: Make disciples who make disciples

Review Process:

• Board considers each grant and is prepared to approve quickly by electronic means
• May request additional information
• Applicants encouraged to be thorough in applications

Reporting Requirements:

• Six-month interim reports required
• Use Micro-Grant Six Month Report form

Historical Awards:

• 2024: $340,920
• 2023: $408,268
• 2022: $342,732
• 2021: $201,675
• 2020: $241,231
• 2019: $226,480
• 2018: $289,283
• 2017: $228,810
• 2016: $342,597

Contact Information:

• The Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference
• The Wilkin Center for Christian Ministries
• 700 East Melrose Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
• Phone: 419.425.9602
• Email: foundationdirector@cggc.org

Additional Notes:

• Video updates available on website for 2026 grant year with important changes

Application Process

1. Pre-Application
   • Watch video on website for important updates and changes for 2026 grant year
2. Prepare Application
   • Complete Micro-Grant Application form
   • Provide detailed information about proposed project
   • Be as thorough as possible in application (Board may ask for more information)
   • Include matching funds information from your organization
3. Submit Application
   • Applications due no later than December 10 (annually)
   • Submission method: Electronic means preferred (based on quick approval process)
   • Email: foundationdirector@cggc.org
   • Address: 700 East Melrose Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
   • Phone: 419.425.9602 (for questions)
4. Board Review
   • Board reviews and decides on grants quickly by electronic means
   • May request additional information
   • Applicants notified of approval/denial
5. Post-Award Reporting
   • File Micro-Grant Six Month Report at designated intervals
   • Submit with timely manner as specified by Board

Required Materials

• Micro-Grant Application form
• Documentation of matching funds commitment from applicant organization
• Detailed project description
• Project budget

Contact for Questions

• Email: foundationdirector@cggc.org
• Phone: 419.425.9602
• Address: 700 East Melrose Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840