Special Ministries Eliza Broadus Offering Grant Request and Accountability Forms 2026-2027

Special Ministries Eliza Broadus Offering Grant Request Form
NOTE: For your convenience, we suggest composing your response in a word processor (e.g., Microsoft Word) and then pasting your response into the relevant space provided.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - End of Day (11:59pm EST) DECEMBER 15, 2026

Philosophy Statement

The Eliza Broadus Offering Philosophy Statement shall be followed in all situations involving the Eliza Broadus Offering Funds.

Funds from the offering will be used for ministry/evangelism in Kentucky with persons beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches (specifically with those who are not currently members of any church) or for ministries/events which will provide training or support for ministry/evangelism in Kentucky with persons beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches.

Adopted April 2013 by Kentucky WMU Executive Board

THIS FORM IS RESPONSIVE. NEW QUESTIONS APPEAR AS YOU ANSWER THE ONES AVAILABLE.
Do you acknowledge that this application is for Special Ministries and follows a process separate from the Associational, Kentucky Changers, and KBC application processes?

Name of person submitting this application

First NameLast Name
Is this a first-time application?
If no, what year was the last time you applied?
If yes, How did you hear about the application
Are You requesting funds?
Type of project?

Special Ministry Application Instructions and Dates
1. This grant request is for Special Ministries that are affiliated with at least one of the following: (1) Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC), (2) local Baptist Association/Network affiliated with the KBC, or (3) sponsored by a KBC affiliated church.
2. The grant application process opens September 1 and concludes December 15. This application must be completed and submitted digitally or postmarked by December 15. Late applications are disqualified.
3. We require the use of the most current revised version of the EBO application form and report.
4. The KentuckyWMU Executive Board Finance Committee meets at the beginning of the calendar year to review and approve the 2027 EBO funding requests during their Executive Board Winter Session and will issues awards by April.
5. Returning applicants must complete an accountability report for consideration for subsequent EBO grants.
6. Priority will be given to funding requests for ministry expenses such as literature, Bibles, tracts, and other supplies for ministry/evangelism beyond the in-fellowship work of local churches. EBO Grants can not be applied to salaries, regular bills, or building expenses including maintenance.
7. Priority will be given to Special Ministries whose sponsor church is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention AND gives to both the Eliza Broadus Offering and Cooperative Program. Check with the sponsoring church’s financial secretary to include giving information.
8. Each applicant is responsible for securing an endorsement statement and signature from the AMS/NMS, Moderator, or Associational WMU Director from your local association/network area. Do this BEFORE completing application. You will be asked to upload this endorsement.
9. When filling this application, please include a detailed description of how the money will be used for your special ministry/project/event. Avoid vague language.
Please watch the following video before continuing with the Special Ministries Grant Application. The video explains important details about the grant application process and requirements.
Endorsement Required on the Next Page
Details and submission instructions are provided there.

Endorsement Required

Before completing this application, you must obtain an endorsement/recommendation from ONE of the following:
- Your Association/Network Missions Strategist (AMS/NMS)
  If the AMS/NMS position is vacant, your Association/Network Moderator
- Your Association WMU Director
Applicants cannot endorse their own applications.

What Does the Endorsement Need to Say?
The endorsement should answer:

“Do you recommend this ministry for an Eliza Broadus Offering Special Ministries grant, and why?”

A short paragraph is sufficient.

How Do I Submit the Endorsement?
This year, the endorsement must be uploaded with your application.

You may upload:
- A photo or scan of a signed recommendation, or
- A PDF of an email containing the recommendation.
  - NOTE: If the recommendation is emailed directly to you by the AMS/NMS or Association WMU Director, their email signature counts as their signature. Save the email as a PDF and upload it here.
Please obtain your endorsement before completing the application. Your application is not complete until the endorsement has been uploaded.
Endorsement provided by
Upload a signed copy of your endorsement denoting why they support the ministry below.

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Kentucky Baptist Association/Network
for special ministries, this is the association/ network where this ministry is located
If At Large, with which Kentucky Baptist Association/Network(s) are you associated?
for special ministries, this is the association/ network where this ministry is located
Name of AMS/NMS
If your Association/ Network is currently without an AMS/ NMS list the individual you spoke with that is endorsing this form.
The ministry must be affiliated with at least one of the following: Please check appropriate box(es) & explain affiliation in space provided.
Ministries that are not affiliated to one of the above are not eligible for consideration.

(Person submitting application must be a member of the sponsoring Kentucky Baptist Convention Church/ Baptist Association/Newtwork)
KBC Affiliated Baptist Association/Network
KBC Affiliated Sponsor Church

Priority is given to ministries whose sponsoring church contributes to both the Cooperative Program and the Eliza Broadus Offering.
Does your church contribute to the Cooperative Program through the KBC?
Does your church contribute to the Eliza Broadus Offering?
Amount given by your church to EBO last year

Ministry Information

Contact Information for the Ministry
Name of Organization
Name of Person responsible for ministry supervision
Is there a KY Missionary Service Corps (KY-MSC) Missionary or Missionaries associated with this ministry
If yes, please list all MSC Missionaries associated with your ministry.
Address

Address

Street Address Line 2

City, State, ZipState

Zip Code
Telephone number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email address
example@example.com
Website
If no website available, type "None"
EBO GRANT Amount requested
EBO grant check made payable to
(Checks must be made payable to the ministry, church, or association)
Check is to be mailed
Name of Check Recipient

First NameLast Name
Address of Check Recipient

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Special Ministry Purpose and Goals
What is your ministry objective and how does this further missions/ evangelism in your area?
(1)Describe the specific plans for how the EBO grant will be spent to either reach persons with the gospel or equip persons for missions/ evangelism. (2) Then Describe the persons/population/demographic you are reaching/ equipping.
(1)What are your ministry's annual expenses, and how does the EBO grant help meet those needs? (2) In addition, what other Sources of funding support your work?
Upload your budget for this ministry and record where your EBO grant was applied; if the association/network is receiving the grant money please ALSO include a budget showing the ministry line item. PDF format preferred

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Please list 3-5 Prayer Requests for Churches/ WMU Groups to pray for your Ministry.
Prayer Request 1
Prayer Request 2
Prayer Request 3
Prayer Request 4
Prayer Request 5
List 3-5 "Because You Give" items that touch the heart. These items should be priced for the 2025-2026 project, not items from the previous year or requests. These should be in varying denominations, i.e., $5, $8, $15, $100, example: $5 will provide a meal for an inmate's family
"Because you give..." Statement 1
E.g. Because you give $2 New believers will receive a New Testament
"Because you give..." Statement 2
E.g. Because you give $20 clients can receive peer counseling with mental health ministries
"Because you give..." Statement 3
E.g. Because you give $35 a child with dyslexia a dyslexia friendly plan of salvation bookmark
"Because you give..." Statement 4
OPTIONAL but Preferred E.g. Because you give $100 1 teen can participate in a youth evangelism rally & school outreach event
"Because you give..." Statement 5
OPTIONAL but Preferred E.g. Because you give $500 a block-party trailer for community outreach can be restocked
OPTIONAL How can other Kentucky Baptist churches be engaged in your ministry

ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT

For those who have received EBO funding this past year.
(Accountability) Share how this grant money was used to accomplish your goal?
(Accountability) Share how many people have been impacted by this ministry effort in the past year (i.e. How many gospel conversations, salvations, discipling relationships and/or persons surrendered to the call of ministry?)
(Accountability) (Special Ministry) How do you connect people to local churches?
(Accountability) (Special Ministry) Tell at least 1 story of a KBC affiliated church that worked alongside you to advance the gospel.
(Accountability) Provide 1 unique story of lives impacted by this ministry. Do not use stories that have been used in previous funding requests. When submitting stories, be specific. When including names, provide contact information as we may need to contact the individual to get more information for videos, stories, or highlights. Please attach photos next question..
Accountability Attach any photos here

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OPTIONAL Share other significant information or developments from this year in this ministry.
Digital Signature Agreement: By checking the box below, I agree that my digital signature may be used as my signature on this application and related agreements.
Story and Photo Permission

I certify that permission has been granted to use all stories and photographs for social media and promotional purposes for the Eliza Broadus Offering®.
Digital Signature
Type your full name.
Agreement of Partnership (Special Ministries)

I , {nameOf}, have read the information and understand the purpose of the Eliza Broadus Offering® for Kentucky Missions.

As a grant recipient, I, {nameOf}, will
- Promote and speak on behalf of the Eliza Broadus Offering for Kentucky Missions® at churches and associational meetings throughout the year including your local congregation
- Submit throughout the year to KentuckyWMU, stories of lives impacted because of this ministry.
- Include EBO logo on all printed, digital (including website), and promotional material, and include the following statement: Made possible by your gifts to the Eliza Broadus Offering® for State Missions
- Use #runningonEBO and tag Kentucky Woman's Missionary Union (@kywmu) when posting on social media about this ministry project/event sponsored by EBO.
Digital Signature
Type your full name.
Please click the "Submit" button below to complete this form. If your submission was successful, you will be sent to a "Thank You" page with a green check mark.

You will receive a confirmation email at {emailAddress} upon submission with a pdf copy of your answers. If you need to submit supplemental materials or have an error you need addressed please email them to

Kywmu@kybaptist.org

With EBO, your name, your application (Associational or Special Ministries Grant) and your organization (or asociation for AMS) in the subject line.

To confirm receipt of supplemental materials, please contact our office at 502.489.3534 or email kywmu.org@kybaptist.org.
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Special Ministries Eliza Broadus Offering Grant Request Form

Endorsement Required

Ministry Information

ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT