American Baptist Churches USA – Mission Initiative Fund
Seed funds for new ABCUSA ministries.
Amount
Typically $5,000–$30,000; up to $50,000 for denomination-wide
Deadline
Next cycle: see funder site (reviewed twice yearly; last listed deadline Sep 1, 2026)
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Decision notes
Supplied summary · independent review pending. No reviewer identity or new factual verification is asserted.
Fit
United Mission participants or sponsored orgs; 501(c)(3): n/a Geography: US & Puerto Rico. Supported activity in supplied record: Seed funds for new ABCUSA ministries.
Disqualifiers
The complete exclusions and treatment of religious activity are not established by this supplied summary. Confirm both the applicant and the project with the funder; a ministry topic is not evidence that all churches qualify.
Money required
Supplied amount: Typically $5,000–$30,000; up to $50,000 for denomination-wide. Match, fees, advance spending and payment timing are not independently confirmed. Noncash support is not a cash award.
Next step
How to apply: Online MIF application + advocate Confirm the current cycle, affiliation, service boundary and required documents before drafting.
Evidence & unresolved questions
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Details
- Who can apply
- United Mission participants or sponsored orgs; 501(c)(3): n/a
- Region
- US & Puerto Rico
- Amount
- Typically $5,000–$30,000; up to $50,000 for denomination-wide
- Deadline or cycle
- Next cycle: see funder site (reviewed twice yearly; last listed deadline Sep 1, 2026)
- How to apply
- Online MIF application + advocate
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