Grants

SEBA can provide funding support for churches in a number of different ways depending on the need. Please review the criteria below and if you would like to discuss an application for any one of these, please contact us.

Church Growth Grants

These grants are made annually from funds provided to SEBA by Baptists Together and are

to help established churches support a Minister who will lead them forward in their mission by helping them to reach out to their local community with the love of God in whatever ways are appropriate.
to help new initiatives support a Minister leading a group of Christians in forming a new Baptist work.

They are awarded for a maximum of three years, but applications for an extension of a further two years will be considered after a detailed review of the work in the third year. For all the Conditions and Criteria please click here.

We determine the level of funding to be provided each year based on the financial situation of the church or initiative, but the expectation is that the grant will be reduced by at least 5% each year.

If you need to apply for a grant for 2025 - please take a moment to read our Introduction to Church Growth grants document. If you fit the criteria then please complete the form below and we will send you the appliation pack. Before returning the forms please get in touch with Paul Kerley (or his wife, Pam Kerley) to arrange a time for him to meet with the church leadership.

All applications must be returned by 31st May, following which we will arrange for a visit to each applying church and will then let you know in September if we are able to support you with a grant and to what extent.

Name:

Email Address:

Name of Church

Project Grants

SEBA have established this fund to support churches through one-off grants of up to £3,000 to support new projects or ongoing ministry.

to enable churches to deliver mission-focussed projects in response to the needs of their local community as part of their ongoing work and ministry.
to help a church or congregation meet one-off costs associated with their ongoing work and ministry.

These grants are not to cover stipend or salary costs – but all other requests will be considered. Repeat applications from an individual church will not normally be considered within three years.

This is a limited fund and grants will only be made when sufficient funds are available. Whilst these are grants and there is no expectation for churches to repay them, our hope is that when those churches who have benefited are able to make a donation to SEBA to benefit other churches in need they will do so, and we will use that gift to replenish this fund. We would welcome donations to this fund from any church to support our Baptist family across the South East.

Examples of projects we have been able to provide funds for have included

To compete the application form online please click below or click on these links to download a copy of the application form and guidance notes.

Make an application