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 11:59PM on August 31, 2026

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 organization & project itself must proclaim the Gospel.
  • 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

  1. Submit your application:
     Ensure your application is complete and submitted by the deadline including all additional documentation.
  2. Review by the board for Semi-Finalist selection:
     The board thoroughly reviews all applications, and selects ministries to move forward to the interview stage as semi-finalists.
  3. Interview process (September 17th & 22nd, 2026):
    You will have 20 minutes to present your ministry, followed by 20 minutes for a Q&A session with the board.
  4. Finalist selection:
    The board votes to determine which ministries will advance as finalists for StrikeForce members to vote on.
  5. Voting Kick-Off (January 21st, 2027):
    Finalists will take part in this member luncheon event, present their ministries, and be available for Q&A. Voting will be open to members for the following couple weeks.
  6. Final Announcement (February 11th, 2027):
    Grant Recipients will be announced at our Giveaway Celebration!

View the rubric the board refers to during the application & interview processes by clicking here. Keep in mind the grant funds will not be distributed until February 2027.

Please utilize the “Save & Resume Later” function at the bottom of the application to keep track of your progress. But – don’t forget to click “submit” when everything is ready to be submitted.

Note: This function does not save any uploaded files. It will only save your progress on the actual form itself. If you save & resume later, all attachments will need to be re-uploaded.

Once you click “save and resume later”, you will be prompted to enter your email for a link to be sent to you with your saved form. This link expires after 30 days. 

Grant Application

Address
Effective Date of IRS 501(c)(3) status

Additional Documents Needed

Please submit ALL of the following materials below. If utilizing the "save and return later" function, it does not save any uploaded files. It will only save your progress on the actual form itself. If you save & resume later, all attachments will need to be re-uploaded.
Please note: if any of these items are missing by the 11:59pm deadline on August 31st, the application will be invalid and unable to be considered.

  1. Detailed Budget for the organization for the current year.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 2025, we require comparative financial statements for the years 2024 and 2023. These statements must include a Balance Sheet (a statement of Assets and Liabilities) and an income statement or Profit and Loss Statement.
  4. Organization’s current 990 tax return.
  5. Affiliation with federal, public, or private funding sources (be specific).
  6. Copy of 501(c)(3) IRS letter approving your tax exempt status.
  7. Current list of Board of Directors, staff, and their positions.

Please do not exit this screen or close the window before receiving a message that the form was successfully submitted.

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 3 files.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 3 files.
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.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 4 files.
For example, if you are applying for a grant in the year 2025, we require comparative financial statements for the years 2024 and 2023. These statements must include a Balance Sheet (a statement of Assets and Liabilities) and an income statement or Profit and Loss Statement.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 2 files.
Please upload your most recent IRS Form 990. (If your organization does not file a Form 990, please provide a letter of explanation detailing the reason.)
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 3 files.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 3 files.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 3 files.
Save and Resume Later

If utilizing the “Save & Resume Later” function at the bottom of the application to keep track of your progress, please don’t forget to click “submit” when everything is ready to be submitted.

Note: This function does not save any uploaded files. It will only save your progress on the actual form itself. If you save & resume later, all attachments will need to be re-uploaded.

Once you click “save and resume later”, you will be prompted to enter your email for a link to be sent to you with your saved form. This link expires after 30 days. 

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