Formed by funds generated from the sale of the upper campus of the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, the Brethren Faith in Action Fund provides grants to fund outreach ministry projects that serve their communities, strengthen the congregation, and expand the reign of God. Such ministries will honor and continue the legacy of service that the Center has epitomized while also addressing the dynamics of the present age. Grants of up to $5,000 per congregation or ministry project per year are awarded, with a maximum of $15,000 allocated to any one ministry project over multiple years. Recognizing that camps represent an outreach opportunity in their communities, Church of the Brethren camps may apply for grants up to $2,500 every other year to support their ministry programs.
Who May Apply
Any United States Church of the Brethren congregation, fellowship or project and any Church of the Brethren camp.
Application Process
Grants will be awarded as determined by the Grant Oversight Committee at least semi-annually. A grant application will require basic information such as amount requested, description of the project, budget, affirmation that the congregation or camp will provide the matching funds as recorded in the minutes of the congregation’s decision-making body, and a statement of support from your district executive. Download the forms below to review the questions and prepare.
- Brethren Faith in Action Fund Guidelines & Grant Application
- Lineamientos del Fondo Fe en Acción de los Hermanos
- Gid Fon Lafwa Frè Yo An Aksyon
- Grant report form (PDF) – Grant report form (Word)
- Formulario de informe (PDF) – Formulario de informe (Word)
- Fòm pou Rapò Sibvansyon (PDF) – Fòm pou Rapò Sibvansyon (Word)
Apply now!
There are three ways to apply:
- Complete an online application and upload supporting materials.
Solicitud en linea Online application - Email answers to all of the questions, along with supporting materials, to: BFIAFund@brethren.org
- Mail answers to all of the questions, along with supporting materials, to: Brethren Faith In Action Fund c/o General Secretary’s Office, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120
Reports from recipients
Brethren Faith in Action Fund News
- Last round of grants for the year announced by denominational funds
A last round of grants for the year 2023 were given from three funds of the Church of the Brethren: the Emergency Disaster Fund (EDF--support this ministry with donations at https://churchofthebrethren.givingfuel.com/bdm); the Global Food Initiative (GFI--support this ministry with donations at https://churchofthebrethren.givingfuel.com/gfi); and the Brethren Faith in Action Fund (BFIA--see www.brethren.org/faith-in-action).
- BFIA grants support Gun Buy Back Program, Blessing Box, and more projects at eight Church of the Brethren congregations
The Brethren Faith in Action Fund (BFIA) has aided eight Church of the Brethren congregations with its latest round of grants, including a grant of $5,000 for a Gun Buy Back Program of Spirit of Peace Church in partnership with a local municipal program administered by the state police. The fund provides grants using money generated by the sale of the upper campus of the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md.
- Latest BFIA grants aid six congregations
The Brethren Faith in Action Fund (BFIA) has aided six congregations with its latest round of grants. The fund provides grants using money generated by the sale of the upper campus of the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md.
- Church of the Brethren funds give final grants for 2022
Final grants for the year 2022 have been given by Church of the Brethren funds including the Emergency Disaster Fund (EDF), the Global Food Initiative (GFI), and the Brethren Faith in Action Fund (BFIA).
- Brethren Faith in Action Fund aids six congregations and one camp
The Brethren Faith in Action Fund (BFIA) has aided six congregations and one camp with its latest round of grants. The fund provides grants using money generated by the sale of the upper campus of the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. Find out more at www.brethren.org/faith-in-action.