Apply For A Grant
Getting Started
Christian Associates supports work directly related to our philanthropic priorities. For some programs, we invite proposals by directly contacting organizations. For others, we publish requests for proposals (RFPs), accept concept notes or have an open application process.
What We Look For
We support initiatives that:
- Serve the community: Programs designed with the people they aim to help at the center.
- Create lasting impact: Projects that improve quality of life and drive meaningful change.
- Measure success: Using data, feedback, and clear outcomes to guide decisions.
- Collaborate across sectors: Leveraging resources and partnerships for greater impact.
- Show strong leadership: Led by committed and capable teams.
In short, we fund efforts that are intentional, sustainable, and accountable – projects that align with our vision, mission, values, donor intent, and strategic priorities.
What We Don’t Fund
To make the best use of our resources, we do not support:
- Political parties, candidates, or political activities
- Individuals
- International organizations
- Religious organizations primarily promoting specific doctrine
- Schools, Colleges or Universities
- Endowments or capital campaigns
- Scholarly research
- Past operating deficits or debt reduction
- Event promotion (e.g., golf tournaments, walk-a-thons, etc.
- Travel or conference expenses
- Groups classified by the IRS as 509(a)(3) supporting organizations
Application Options
Christian Associates supports work directly related to our philanthropic priorities. For some programs, we invite proposals by directly contacting organizations. For others, we publish requests for proposals (RFPs), accept concept notes or have an open application process.
Request For Proposal
To source new ideas and approaches, we occasionally award grants through published Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Open Applications
To meet the needs of local communities, we accept open applications.
Invitation Only
Some of our programs are by invitation only for 501 (c)(3) organizations whose work directly relates to our focus areas.
How to apply
Our application process is always open. In general, we don’t have specific grant making cycles or deadlines.
Familiarize yourself with our priorities, where we fund and what we don’t fund.
Register in our grants management system.
Submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) through the grants management system. LOIs should briefly describe your funding request to give us a high-level understanding of your work. Once you submit your LOI, you’ll hear back from us within 30 business days via email with next steps. At this time, we either encourage a more formal proposal or decline.
After we receive your formal proposal, we take 60 business days to review. If needed, we’ll work with you to refine your proposal, then make the final funding decision.
Grant Application
We’re excited to learn about organizations and projects making a real impact in their communities. If your work aligns with our focus areas, please connect with us using this form.
Have other questions or want to discuss a unique idea? Reach out to us at cafoundation@gmail.com —we love thoughtful conversations.
Eligibility
The Christian Associates Foundation only considers proposals from 501(c) 3 organizations. Does your proposal request funds to be awarded to a tax-exempt organization or agency?
Does your budget include requests for general support, endowments, equipment, construction or renovation projects, capital campaigns or activities? Christian Associates Foundation will not consider requests for these items.