Grants and Scholarships
The Endowment Fund Committee has broad authority to approve grants in support of FBCA’s mission as a church. The by-laws identify the categories below, and gifts may be restricted by the donor to support grants in a specific category. The Committee can also create additional restricted gift categories if needed to accommodate donor wishes.
Missions
to provide support for church-endorsed mission projects
Education
to provide scholarships to those pursuing continued education (including religious education for a career in the ministry)
Facilities
to provide funds for the maintenance, improvements or expansion of the church building and grounds, including but limited to, acquisition of additional land and construction of additional buildings
General
for all other church-endorsed projects not covered by the categories listed above
Examples of recent grants
- $2,000 to partner with other Ashland-area churches to improve coordination between churches helping individuals who request assistance
- $1,200 in startup funds for the Missions Committee to create an International Cultural and Language Exchange ministry for FBCA, providing ESL classes for the local Hispanic community
- $2,500 (in partnership with First Baptist Richmond) to support Arrabon in creating a racial reconciliation training program based on Matthew 25
- $1,675 for audio equipment required to support the church’s outdoor worship services during the COVID pandemic and beyond
Apply for a grant or scholarship
- Bill Ellis Scholarship - Available to church members or an individual who has been actively attending and is participating in a ministry or small group and are pursuing continuing education.
- Community Scholarship - Available to an individual in our community for the purpose of continuing education. Availability may be limited to partnerships established by FBCA with community educational programs.
- These scholarships will be awarded annually for $1000 each.