Grants & Bursaries

We love to support women who are responding to a call to ministry or mission or want to grow in their development as leaders - it’s in our DNA! How is God nudging you? Is there a way we can support you to respond with a ‘yes’ to him? Browse our grant and bursary options below to find out.

Dorothy Neal New Initiatives Grant

The Dorothy Neal New Initiatives Grant funds are given to new projects supporting CBWOQ target areas. 

  • Used to help a new project get started
  • This project must be less than 2 years since conception
  • The project must meet one of CBWOQ’s targets, focused on Spiritual growth, missions or social justice
  • The project must be geared to women, children or families
  • It cannot have received any previous funding from CBWOQ
  • The project must be endorsed by either a CBOQ church or another group affiliated with CBWOQ
  • Funding can be available up to three years on a decreasing basis
  • Funding can be up to $5,000 for the first year
  • Based on need and budget submitted
  • The project must have additional funding and a plan for sustainability
  • The project must submit both a budget as well as how much they are actually requesting

 

Note: There are two annual reviews for New Initiatives Grants. Applications must be received before February 28 or August 30 each year to be considered.

Apply

Are you a New Initiatives Grant recipient?  Submit a report on your project.

2023 grant WAFD SQ800

Leadership Grant

This grant is to provide assistance to women for leadership training opportunities.

  • Each approved request can receive up to $500.
  • The recipient must be a woman connected to either CBWOQ or a CBOQ church
  • The requests range from someone going to a conference, to someone completing lay pastor training to someone completing their PhD in Biblical Studies- basically anything that qualifies as leadership development or enrichment
  • The other type of request is for Networking Opportunities- to help someone attend a national or international event or gathering related to Baptist Life
  • The recipient may only receive a grant once every three years

 

Note: There are two annual reviews for Leadership Grants. Applications must be received before February 28 or August 30 each year to be considered.

Apply

Are you a Leadership Grant recipient?  Submit a report on your project.

BaptistWomenConferenceDay2-_116 SQ800

Events Bursary

This bursary is to assist women to attend CBWOQ events.
Application must be submitted by February 28.

Apply
BaptistWomenConferenceDay2-_177 PS1200

From our Ministry Partners

BWNA World Day of Prayer Grant

Every year, through World Day of Prayer offerings, Baptist Women of North America funds ministry projects focused on women and children. Grant deadline is mid-March. Please click on the link below to review eligibility and application guidelines.

BWNA Day of Prayer Grant Application
Day of Prayer SQ800