FORT WAYNE, IN — What bold idea could help your church advance the Kingdom in your community? The Brotherhood Mutual Foundation® invites churches to apply for a share of $150,000 given out through its Kingdom Advancing Grant® program, which is now available for 2026. The funding is designed to support creative, sustainable programs that connect people to Jesus and inspire replication by other churches.

“We’re inspired to see how churches are thinking creatively to meet needs in their communities,” said Kathy Bruce, director of the Brotherhood Mutual Foundation. “In addition to being innovative, we’re looking for initiatives with well-thought-out strategic plans. This is an important step in keeping the program sustainable. And then we’ll look at how easily churches in other communities could replicate the program.”

Apply January 6 through March 31, 2026, at kag.brotherhoodmutual.com. The Granting Council will make final decisions by July 31, 2026. The Granting Council is made up of more than a dozen pastors, administrators and executive leaders from some of the most influential churches and ministries around the country. In addition to the funding allotted to them, some recipients also receive a year of mentorship from members of the Granting Council.

Over the past four years, 28 church programs have received grants, with 10 being awarded last year. Those grants ranged from $2,500 to $35,000. Number of grants awarded each year varies, based on the scope and financial need of the projects.

Eligibility

The grant is designed to support church programs or initiatives that demonstrate the following:

  • Directly overseen by a church based in the continental U.S.
  • Intended to help build the Kingdom by introducing people to Jesus or strengthening their relationship with Jesus.
  • Involves a unique idea that’s innovative, creative, and new, and that other churches are not already doing.
  • Can be sustained over time.
  • Can be replicated by other churches.

For an initiative or program to be considered eligible for a Kingdom Advancing Grant, it must be directly overseen by a Christian church that meets each of the following requirements:

  • A tax-exempt charitable organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  • In good standing with the IRS; If the 501(c)(3) tax exemption was previously revoked by the IRS, it must have been reinstated for at least one full year prior to applying for the Kingdom Advancing Grant.
  • Based in the continental U.S.

To see if your church is eligible to apply and to learn more about the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 recipients, visit kag.brotherhoodmutual.com. Potential applicants should watch the video on the webpage hosted by Foundation Director Kathy Bruce, where she gives insight about writing an exceptional grant application.

About the Brotherhood Mutual Foundation®

A private nonprofit established by Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company, the Foundation exists to distribute funds used to promote and encourage charitable, religious, and educational projects. Since 2005, the Foundation has donated millions of dollars to support dozens of nonprofit organizations whose work transforms their communities. The Kingdom Advancing Grant® was established in 2022.