Apply for a Grant

StrikeForce awards financial grants to select Christian non-profit ministries that serve those in need and proclaim the Gospel. If you’re here, it’s because you share our Statement of Faith, and we welcome your interest in applying for a grant. To apply, you’ll need to provide details about your organization, the purpose of your request, and a description of your specific project by completing our grant application.

Grant applications must be submitted by August 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

The proposed project or program must be implemented and serve the residents of South Florida. The entire grant must be used in this geographic area within 24 months.
To qualify for StrikeForce grant, an applicant must be a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The project must have a high-impact, transformative effect on the organization and/or the community it serves.
The project may be new, an expansion of an existing program, or a collaborative effort of two or more nonprofit organizations, which fosters change that is long-term, positive, and sustainable.
The project must be well-defined and well-structured to impact many beneficiaries or fewer with great focus.
Organizations must produce specific outcomes and measurable results.
Recipients of a StrikeForce grant are not eligible to reapply for a grant until four grant cycles have passed from the date the grant is awarded.

Grant Process

Submit your application: Ensure your application is complete and submitted by the deadline.
Review by the board: The board thoroughly reviews all applications, and selects ministries to move forward to the interview stage.
Interview process (September 17th & 25th):
- You will have 20 minutes to present your ministry, followed by 20 minutes for a Q&A session with the board.
Semi-finalist selection:
The board votes to determine which ministries will advance as semi-finalists.
Voting Day (February 4th):
Semi-finalists will present their ministries to the board and members, who will vote on the final grant recipients.
Final Announcement (February 24th):
Finalists will be announced at our Celebration Giveaway Event!

Grant Application

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Application Date

Legal Name of the Organization

Address

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Phone Number

Fax

Website (if applicable)

Email Address

Executive Director/President

Contact Person’s Name and Position (if different than above)

Contact Person's Email

Grant Request Amount ($)

Purpose of grant (one sentence)

Effect Date of IRS 501(c)(3) status

Organization’s mission statement

Target Group

Total Current Operating Budget

How did you find out about StrikeForce Giving?

Brief summary of organization’s history (250 words or less)

Description of organization’s current programs and accomplishments (250 words or less)

Statement of organization’s vision (250 words or less)

Describe how the ministry is actively engaged in evangelism and discipleship (250 words or less)

Number of people served annually

Specific project for this grant money, description of target population, and benefits project will render

Measurable project goals & methods of evaluation: how will this project measurably expand an existing initiative or establish a new initiative? Describe measurable outcomes

Timetable for implementation of project

Key staff and/or volunteer participation

Long-term strategy for funding the project

Our heart is to significantly propel a ministry forward, help a small ministry expand, or fund an entire project with this grant. That is part of the benefit and goal of collective giving vs. individual gifts of potentially smaller size. Please explain the specific ways that this grant will help you to expand significantly, fund a complete project, or propel you forward in new ways. If you feel you have already stated this earlier, summarize it here in 2 sentences

Please submit all of the following materials below:

Detail budget for the current year.
Detailed Grant Budget: Provide an itemized Grant Budget Request clearly stating how the Grant monies will be used. Be specific giving actual costs while detailing items and services to be purchased. The total amount must show how the Grant will be used. Grant Request amount must not exceed half of applicant’s current operating budget. Grant Request for advertising, marketing and salaries in total must not exceed 20% of the grant amount. Grant request must not include ongoing operating expenses, rent or endowments.
Comparative financial statements (audited if available) for the most recent two year period. For example, if you are applying for a grant in the year 2024, we require comparative financial statements for the years 2023 and 2022. These statements must include a Balance Sheet (a statement of Assets and Liabilities) and an income statement or Profit and Loss Statement.
Organization’s current 990 tax return.
Affiliation with federal, public, or private funding sources (be specific).
Copy of 501(c)(3) IRS letter approving your tax exempt status.
Current list of Board of Directors, staff and their positions.

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Financial Materials

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