PWPL Grant Application

PWPL Applicaiton Guidelines (Revised May 2022)

If you are requesting funds for an emergency situation, such as a natural disaster or medical crisis, please email compassionministries@wmu.org .
Grant applications are processed at the end of March, July, and November of each year.
Pure Water, Pure Love provides grants for water projects to SBC churches, Baptist associations, SBC ministries, and those serving through SBC missions agencies.
Applicants may only apply for, receive, and benefit from one grant every three calendar years.
Failure to report on previous grants as required disqualifies applicants from future grants .
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure endorsement forms are completed. Details about endorsement qualifications can be found in the endorsement section of this application.
Applications must be fully complete, with endorsements, by the application deadline to be considered for approval.

What type of organization is the applicant? *

SBC Ministry SBC Church International WMU Organization Other

Person Completing Application *

First Name Last Name

Email of Person Completing Application *

example@example.com

Name of Church/Organization Submitting Application *

Name of Person Who Will Direct the Use of Grant Funds *

First Name Last Name

Email of Person Directing the Use of Funds *

example@example.com

Tax ID Number of Church/Organization Submitting Application *

Mailing Address of Applicant *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Does the organization/church submitting application have a relationship with the Southern Baptist Convention or a church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention? *

Yes No

Please explain your SBC affiliation. *

How did you learn about Pure Water, Pure Love? *

Has the church/organization received past grants from Pure Water, Pure Love? (Note: Applicants may only apply for and receive one grant every 3 years.) *

Yes No

If yes, how many grants have you received? *

Past Grant One (List Most Recent First) *

Please provide a brief update of this grant. *

Past Grant Two *

Please provide a brief update of this grant. *

Past Grant Three *

For what type of project are you requesting funds? *

Well Non-well community filtration system Water filters for home distribution Repair of existing well Other

Water Project Location *

Keeping in mind that grants are approved in March, July, and November of each year, if funded, what is the projected start date of this water project? *

Date

Estimated Cost of Project. Include only the estimated amount for the specific water project in which you are requesting funding. *

Total Amount Being Requested from Pure Water, Pure Love *

Has the applicant received additional funds for this project? This can be matching funds, additional grants, or funds raised by individuals. *

Yes No

Provide an explanation of how your organization is investing in the community in which the project will take place. Include financial and time investment that goes beyond the specific water project in which you are requesting funds. *

Please explain funding sources for all additional funds that have been received for this project. *

Provide a detailed explanation of how funding for the water project will secured if grant amount is less than the amount requested.

Provide a background of your organization. Include information about the partnership your church or organization has with the community in which the project will take place. *

The Need: Provide details regarding the need for clean water resources in the community where the water project will take place. *

The Impact: Provide information on the impact this project will have on those it will serve. *

Sustainability: What are the plans for long-term sustainability of the project? This information is critical if you are applying for funds related to drilling or repairing of a well. *

Eternal Impact: Share how this project will further the knowledge of the Father in the community receiving clean water resources. *

Endorsements

It is the applicant’s responsibility to request endorsements, send the endorsement form to the endorsers, and ensure the endorsements have been submitted by the application deadline. If the endorsements are not received by the application deadline, the application is considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Applicants are required to request endorsements from the following individuals. :

A pastor of an SBC church that is related to your organization. If a pastor is the one completing the application, the endorsement must come from their associational director of missions.
An individual who is knowledgeable about the work of the organization applying for the grant and the organization’s ability to complete this water project.
The WMU Executive Director or WMU President in your state.

If there are others who can speak to the work of your organization and your organization’s ability to complete this water project, you can upload their letters of recommendation to this form in a field listed below.

Individuals submitting endorsements should NOT be members or employees of the applying organizaitons staff, board, or directly involved in the implentation/handling of funds for the water project.

Endorsement 1: SBC Pastor or Associational Director of Missions *

Endorsement 2: Individual Knowledgeable about Organization and Water Project *

Endorsement 3: The State WMU Executive Director or State WMU President *

Please provide any additional letters of recommendation, if available.

Additional Documents

Applicants are required to submit the documents listed below. If your organization cannot provide these documents, you must submit a document explaining why you are unable to submit the document.

Organization’s IRS Determination Letter *

Organization’s Tax Exempt Letter *

Organization's Most Recently Filed Form 990 *

Organization's Current List of Board Members or Leadership Team *

Detailed Proposed Water Project Budget *

If applicable, provide any additional supporting documents that will enhance your application.

Pure Water, Pure Love funds can only be used to meet water needs. All grant recipients must complete an initial grant report form within 60 days of completion of the project that includes uploading all receipts for the project. Additionally, recipients are required to complete a grant update form on the project for three consecutive years after project completion. By confirming below, you agree to meet these requirements and to use any granted funds as indicated in this application *

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