Your Generosity at Work
Eliza Broadus Offering Philosophy Statement
"Funds from the offering will be used for ministry/evangelism in Kentucky with persons beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches (specifically with those who are not currently members of any church) or for ministries/events which will provide training or support for ministry/evangelism in Kentucky with persons beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches."
Grant Process Timeline:
Applications Available:
Sept 1
Applications Due*:
Dec 15
Awardees Notified*:
Apr 1
*All Applications must be digitally received (or postmarked if you decide to mail them) by December 15. Late Applications will not be considered. *
EBO Grant Application Process
EBO Grant Application Process
Before You Begin
1. Choose the Correct Application
The Eliza Broadus Offering has three grant options:
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Special Ministries
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Associational
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Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC)
Be sure you are completing the application for the correct grant. The Special Ministries application follows a different process from the Associational and KBC applications.
2. Gather What You Need
Before beginning the application, make sure you have the information and documents required for your grant.
A. Special Ministries applicants need an endorsement.
An endorsement must come from one of the following:
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Association/Network Missions Strategist (AMS/NMS)
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Association/Network Moderator, if the AMS/NMS position is vacant
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Association WMU Director
Applicants cannot endorse their own application.
An endorsement is a short recommendation answering: “Do you endorse/recommend this ministry, and why?”
We recommend securing the endorsement before beginning the application.
B. Special Ministries applicants also need a budget for the ministry.
Upload a budget that shows the income and expenses for the specific ministry or project for which you are requesting EBO funds.
Do not upload only your church's or association's overall budget.
If the association/network will receive the EBO funds on behalf of the ministry, also include a budget showing the specific ministry line item.
PDF format is preferred.
3. Complete the Application
Complete the current Application in its entirety.
Returning applicants will complete accountability information as part of the application; a separate accountability form is not required.
Special Ministries applicants will also be required to watch a short video explaining important details about the grant application process before continuing with the application.
4. Submit Your Endorsement
Upload the endorsement with your Special Ministries application.
The easiest option: Ask the person providing your endorsement to email their recommendation to you. Save the email as a PDF and upload it to the application.
A cellphone photo or scan of a signed recommendation is also acceptable.
If the recommendation is emailed directly from the AMS/NMS or Association WMU Director, their email signature counts as their signature. Save the email as a PDF and upload it.
If your association does not have an AMS/NMS, Moderator, or Association WMU Director, please contact the Kentucky WMU office. We can help you determine who should provide your endorsement.
5. Review and Submit
Review your responses and attachments, then submit the application.
You will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided in your application. Keep this email for your records. It includes a copy of your submitted responses.
Need to Make a Correction or Submit Supplemental Materials?
If you need to correct a response or submit supplemental materials after submitting your application, please email them to:
Please include:
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Your name
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Your association/network
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Your ministry name (for Special Ministries)
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Your email address
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Your phone number
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A description of your correction or supplemental materials
To confirm receipt of supplemental materials, please contact the Kentucky WMU office at 502-489-3534 or [email protected].
Need Help With the Application?
If you have a question about the application, encounter a problem while completing it, or require accommodations, please contact the Kentucky WMU office:
502-489-3534
[email protected]
Current Application Required
Please use the current application and questions provided by Kentucky WMU for the applicable grant year. Printed pages, screenshots, or older versions of the application are not a substitute for the current application.
*If you require a paper application as an accommodation and plan to submit your application by mail, please contact the Kentucky WMU office at 502-489-3534 or [email protected] beforehand to request a current copy.
If you submit your application by mail, you must also contact the Kentucky WMU office when you have mailed it so we know to watch for it.
3 Grant Options
Everyone from the local church to the Kentucky Baptist Convention can apply for an Eliza Broadus Grant.
EBO Grants can not be applied to salaries, regular bills, or building expenses including maintenance.
SPECIAL MINISTRIES
The Eliza Broadus Offering provides monetary support for our Kentucky Baptist Special Ministries
PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO:
- Funding requests for ministry expenses (excluding salaries and buildings) such as literature, Bibles, tracts, and other supplies for ministry/evangelism beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches.
- Special ministries whose sponsoring KBC church gives to BOTH the Cooperative Program and the Eliza Broadus Offering.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Special Ministries must be affiliated with at least one of the following (1) the Kentucky Baptist Convention, (2) a local Baptist Association affiliated with the KBC, or (3) a KBC affiliated church.
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Requested funds must go towards ministry/ evangelism in Kentucky with persons beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches (specifically seeking to reach those who are not currently members of any church).
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Include both ENDORSEMENT STATEMENT AND SIGNATURE from either (A) the Associational Missions Strategist/Moderator OR (B) the Associational WMU Director in which the ministry resides.
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Returning applicants must fill out Accountability Form questions with subsequent requests.
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Application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
ASSOCIATIONS
Each Kentucky Baptist Association is eligible to receive a $500 EBO Associational Grant. This money can be used in your association to promote missions or to help a new/on-going ministry. It also provides support for ministry/evangelism expenses such as Bibles, tracts and other supplies; for missions education; or for events which will promote training or support for ministry/evangelism.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Each AMS/NMS is responsible for filling out this Grant Request/ Accountability Report for their Association/Network. If role is vacant, please sent to appointed representative (e. g. Moderator or other associational/network secretary).
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Integrated Accountability form questions must be completed for an association to receive subsequent allocations.
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Complete a Special Ministries Allocation Request for each project that requires additional funding (beyond this $500 grant) If requesting money for an ongoing event, request must answer integrated Special Ministries Accountability Questions.
KENTUCKY BAPTIST CONVENTION (KBC)
The Eliza Broadus Offering provides monetary support for Kentucky Baptist convention (KBC) teams, agencies, and institutions that are specifically focused above or whose assignments relate to missions education and support in Kentucky. KBC receives their disbursement over a 12-month span. When the offering is not met, their last disbursement is adjusted.
Submitting Your Application
Your form is digital. You will receive a confirmation email upon submission. We recommend answering long response questions in a word processor to save and edit your answers. If you need to submit supplemental materials please email them to
If you have internet difficulty and need application accommodations and/or assistance please contact our office at 502.489.3534 or [email protected]
