Grant Request Application

Thank you for taking the first step toward partnering with the Birtcher Family Foundation.

We are currently considering requests for calendar year 2026.


Organizations who qualify for grants will meet the following criteria:

  • provide evidence of tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code.
  • are based in the United States and request funds for a ministry outside of the US.
  • actively engage in Christian evangelism.


If you have previously received a grant from the Foundation, there is no need to submit another application. Simply click here to provide your contact information and a brief summary of your request; further instructions will follow.


Please note that initial grant amounts are typically under $30,000 and may be offered in the form of matching funds.  Before completing this form, we ask applicants to carefully review our Funding Criteria and Exclusions listing.


Grant Request Application

Our Grant Request Application is currently closed.  
The Birtcher Family Foundation accepts new grant applications from September 1 through March 31 each year.


We are grateful for your interest in supporting the spread of the Gospel and the advancement of Christian ministry around the world.  We invite you to return on September 1, when the application form will be available again.


In the meantime, we encourage you to:


We prayerfully consider each application we receive and look forward to reviewing your request.


If you have previously received a grant from the Foundation, there is no need to submit another application. Simply click here to provide your contact information and a brief summary of your request; further instructions will follow.


Please note that initial grant amounts are typically under $30,000 and may be offered in the form of matching funds.  Before completing this form, we ask applicants to carefully review our Funding Criteria and Exclusions listing.


Before You Apply, Are you Eligible?

Before applying, please review our Funding Priorities and Exclusions, then confirm the following criteria.


✔ If you have previously received a grant from the Foundation, simply click here to provide your contact information and a brief summary of your request; further instructions will follow.


Review Funding Priorities

Organization Requirements

  • You are a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) church or Christian nonprofit with a current Employer Identification Number.
  • You have at least 3 years of operational history in the field.
  • Your project benefits a ministry or community outside the United States.

Project Requirements

  • The request includes a clearly defined plan for long-term and measurable financial stability and is for a capital project (building, land, or equipment) or a sustainability project (income producing initiatives).
  • The project directly supports evangelism, leadership, development or Christian education.