Portland Grants · Track 02

Church
Application

For churches and church plants serving their neighborhoods through new programs, partnerships, or direct service in the Portland metro area. Micro-grants run from $1,000 to $7,000.

Before You Start

Applications close Friday, October 23, 2026. We send decisions 4 to 6 weeks after the round closes.
Have your project proposal PDF ready (under 9 MB), with a line-by-line budget, expected outcomes, how you’ll measure them, a timeline, and any partners. Articles of incorporation or an IRS letter are optional for churches.
You’ll be asked for your statement of faith and to read two statements: the Lausanne Cape Town Commitment (section IIE) and the NAE Statement of Faith.
The form can’t save a draft. Write your longer answers in a document first, then paste them in.
Questions? Ask Andrey Gorban.

Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Church Name

Location of Church Gathering

Country

City

State

ZIP Code

Website

Primary Social Media Channel

Church Profile

Lead Pastor / Church Planter Bio

Write a short bio of the lead pastor or church planter, or paste a link to their bio page.

0 / 2,000

What is the leadership structure of the church?

List the leaders, bodies, or decision-makers who hold governing authority in your church.

0 / 2,000

Describe the mission and vision of the church and what you view as your “mission field.” 0 / 3,000

What’s the church’s statement of faith?

If your church hasn’t adopted one, link to an existing statement the lead pastor or planter agrees with.

0 / 3,000

Lausanne & NAE Statement Review

We ask every church to read these two statements so we understand where you stand. Tell us about any part of either one you disagree with.

Lausanne Cape Town Commitment, section IIE (opens in a new tab) →
NAE Statement of Faith (opens in a new tab) →

0 / 2,000

To what networks or denominations does your church belong?

If you’re a new church, tell us about any sending, supporting, or sponsoring church.

0 / 1,500

What is the ethnic make-up of your church leadership and congregation? 0 / 1,000

Project & Documents

Project Proposal

A PDF describing the specific project you want funded. Include a line-by-line budget, expected outcomes, how you’ll measure them, a timeline, and any partners on the project.

Upload Project Proposal (PDF)

PDF, under 9 MB

Articles of Incorporation & IRS Nonprofit Designation (optional)

If your church has them, attach your articles of incorporation (as filed with the state) and your IRS nonprofit designation letter.

Upload Articles of Incorporation / IRS Designation

PDF, under 9 MB

Round ten (Fall 2026) closes Friday, October 23, 2026. We send decisions 4 to 6 weeks after the round closes. Want the full details first? Read the Fall 2026 announcement.