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 Neale New Initiatives Grant

The Dorothy Neale New Initiatives Grant funds are given to projects supporting CBWOQ target areas. Projects must be less than two years old with no previous CBWOQ funding.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Day of Prayer SQ800