Advancing the Mission Fund

Thanks to generous gifts from supporters, NBSI maintains investments that yield interest each year. In order to honor our donors, the NBSI Board has decided to establish the “Advancing the Mission Fund” and use this interest to support member-led efforts to “encourage everyone to learn and tell biblical stories.” These efforts might range from requesting scholarships for the annual conference to planning and executing international biblical storytelling workshops. Our hope is that the Fund empowers the creativity and energy of our talented membership.

Keep reading for more information on the application process.

Advancing the Mission Grant

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be active NBSI members (individuals or teams; at least one team member must hold an active membership)

  • Submit a completed application by the published deadline

  • Be willing to report on the project at the NBSI Annual Conference

    • (If not attending in person, a video report is required)

How to Apply

Submit your application through our online form. You’ll need to include:

  • A brief project description and intended use of grant funds

  • How your project supports NBSI’s mission to encourage everyone to learn and tell biblical stories

  • Estimated impact and reach of your project

  • Any known challenges or obstacles

  • A detailed budget, including the amount requested from NBSI

  • Any additional funding sources (if applicable)

Key Grant Deadlines

We award grants twice each year:

  • December 1 deadline
    Decisions by January 15 (following January board retreat)

  • May 1 deadline
    Decisions by June 15 (following June board meeting)

Once approved, the NBSI Office will coordinate the disbursement of funds.

How Projects Are Selected

If more applications are received than can be funded, the Grant Review Committee will evaluate based on:

  • Quality of the application

  • The project’s alignment with the NBSI mission

  • Scope of impact (how many people will be reached or equipped)

  • Level of financial need

Preference will be given to:

  • Applicants who have not received a grant in the past two years

  • Projects that take place outside the U.S.

  • Proposals from or benefiting young adults (ages 20–40)