Your Generosity at Work
Eliza Broadus Offering Philosophy Statement
"Funds from the offering will be used for ministry/evangelism in Kentucky with persons beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches (specifically with those who are not currently members of any church) or for ministries/events which will provide training or support for ministry/evangelism in Kentucky with persons beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches."
Grant Process Timeline:
Applications Available:
Sept 1
Applications Due*:
Dec 15
Awardees Notified*:
Apr 1
*All Applications must be digitally received (or postmarked if you decide to mail them) by December 15. Late Applications will not be considered.
Please note: This year we have responsive digital forms. Those filling out accountability forms no longer need to fill out a separate form. It is integrated with the online application for all returning applicants. You will receive a confirmation email upon submission to the email address you provide. We recommend answering long response questions in a word processor to save and edit your answers. If you need to submit supplemental materials please email them to [email protected]
An ENDORSEMENT STATEMENT is a short recommendation that answers the question, "Do you endorse/ recommend this ministry and why". These are to be completed by either the Association/Network Missions Strategist (or Moderator) OR the Association WMU Director* in which the ministry resides. Applicants can not endorse their own application. We recommend securing this FIRST before completing the form.
When completing your application, you are given options as to how you prefer to submit your endorsement. Signed Endorsements: 1. Can be secured in advance and uploaded (Preferred). You can do this by photographing/ scanning a written document, or uploading a signed pdf. 2. Can be emailed/forwarded to [email protected] 3. Can be submitted via other methods (you will be asked to specify). We accept digital signatures, email signatures, and the traditional "wet" signatures that have been scanned.
If you have internet difficulty and need application accommodations and/or assistance please contact our office at 502.489.3534 or [email protected]
*If your Association does not have an AMS/ NMS, Moderator, or Associational WMU director, please contact our office at 502.489.3534 and we can assist you.
3 Grant Options
Everyone from the local church to the Kentucky Baptist Convention can apply for an Eliza Broadus Grant.
EBO Grants can not be applied to salaries, regular bills, or building expenses including maintenance.
SPECIAL MINISTRIES
The Eliza Broadus Offering provides monetary support for our Kentucky Baptist Special Ministries
PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO:
- Funding requests for ministry expenses (excluding salaries and buildings) such as literature, Bibles, tracts, and other supplies for ministry/evangelism beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches.
- Special ministries whose sponsoring KBC church gives to BOTH the Cooperative Program and the Eliza Broadus Offering.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Special Ministries must be affiliated with at least one of the following (1) the Kentucky Baptist Convention, (2) a local Baptist Association affiliated with the KBC, or (3) a KBC affiliated church.
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Requested funds must go towards ministry/ evangelism in Kentucky with persons beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches (specifically seeking to reach those who are not currently members of any church).
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Include both ENDORSEMENT STATEMENT AND SIGNATURE from either (A) the Associational Missions Strategist/Moderator OR (B) the Associational WMU Director in which the ministry resides.
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Returning applicants must fill out Accountability Form questions with subsequent requests.
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Application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
ASSOCIATIONS
Each Kentucky Baptist Association is eligible to receive a $500 EBO Associational Grant. This money can be used in your association to promote missions or to help a new/on-going ministry. It also provides support for ministry/evangelism expenses such as Bibles, tracts and other supplies; for missions education; or for events which will promote training or support for ministry/evangelism.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Each AMS/NMS is responsible for filling out this Grant Request/ Accountability Report for their Association/Network. If role is vacant, please sent to appointed representative (e. g. Moderator or other associational/network secretary).
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Integrated Accountability form questions must be completed for an association to receive subsequent allocations.
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Complete a Special Ministries Allocation Request for each project that requires additional funding (beyond this $500 grant) If requesting money for an ongoing event, request must answer integrated Special Ministries Accountability Questions.
KENTUCKY BAPTIST CONVENTION (KBC)
The Eliza Broadus Offering provides monetary support for Kentucky Baptist convention (KBC) teams, agencies, and institutions that are specifically focused above or whose assignments relate to missions education and support in Kentucky. KBC receives their disbursement over a 12-month span. When the offering is not met, their last disbursement is adjusted.
Submitting Your Application
Your form is digital. You will receive a confirmation email upon submission. We recommend answering long response questions in a word processor to save and edit your answers. If you need to submit supplemental materials please email them to
If you have internet difficulty and need application accommodations and/or assistance please contact our office at 502.489.3534 or [email protected]
