Grant Criteria
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19
Grants are awarded to non-profit organization(s) that will use the proceeds to expand an existing program or establish a new initiative. Before applying for an OHSB Grant, please review the following criteria to be certain your non-profit qualifies as a Grant Applicant:
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Non-profit is a Christian organization committed to serving those in spiritual and physical need and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Non-profit may not be a church.
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Any use of grant money for advertising, marketing and salaries in total cannot exceed 20% of the grant amount being requested.
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Past grant recipients may apply again after two years. 2020 grant recipients cannot apply until 2023.
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Non-profit must have a 501(c)(3) IRS Tax Exempt Status for two years prior to the time of the application. This two-year period begins with the date of the IRS approval letter.
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Grant request amount must not exceed half of non-profit’s current operating budget.
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Grant request must NOT include ongoing operating expenses, rent, endowments, ongoing capital campaign funding, or debt retirement. Grant must cover the project to completion, except when funds are already ensured.
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Non-profit must be a Birmingham-based organization, within a 50-mile radius of the Jefferson County Courthouse.
