Grace Access Program

Financial hardship review application

The Grace Access Program provides free or deeply discounted access to our platform for churches experiencing legitimate financial hardship. Applications are reviewed confidentially and evaluated using objective financial and ministry criteria.

Confidential review Objective criteria Ministry-focused support

Section 1

1. Church Identity & Structure

Share the basic identifying details of your church and overall organizational structure.

Legal Church Name

Common / Public Name

City & State/Region

Country

Denomination / Affiliation

Year Founded

Average Weekly Attendance (Last 12 Months)

Number of Paid Staff (Full & Part Time Combined)

Nonprofit Status (if applicable)

Section 2

2. Financial Condition

Tell us about your current financial reality so the application can be reviewed fairly.

Total Annual Operating Budget (Most Recent Fiscal Year)

Current Cash Reserves

Has total giving decreased in the past 12 months?

Are you currently operating at a deficit?

Have leadership or staff compensation/hours been reduced due to financial strain?

Have you delayed or canceled ministry initiatives in the past 12 months due to financial constraints?

In the past 24 months, has your church undertaken any of the following?

List any current paid ministry tools or software subscriptions

Current annual spending on technology/software

If approved, are you able to contribute any amount toward platform costs?

Brief explanation of financial hardship

What steps have you taken internally before seeking financial assistance?

Section 3

3. Community & Ministry Impact

Show how your church is serving its community and where additional support could strengthen ministry.

Describe your church’s primary ministry focus

Describe the primary needs in your surrounding community

What percentage of your annual budget is allocated directly to community outreach, benevolence, or relief efforts?

Approximate number of individuals served monthly through outreach programs

Do you provide direct financial assistance, food, housing support, counseling, or crisis relief?

Are there unmet needs in your community you wish you had funding to address?

Describe one initiative you would expand if additional resources became available

What measurable outcomes have you seen from your outreach efforts in the past 12 months?

Section 4

4. Leadership & Accountability

Provide leadership contacts in case clarification is needed during review.

Senior Pastor / Lead Minister Name

Pastor Email

Board Chair or Secondary Leadership Contact

Board Contact Email

May we contact a secondary leadership member if clarification is needed?

Website or Public Presence Link

Section 5

5. Verification & Program Terms

These confirmations help protect the integrity of the Grace Access Program and ensure fair review.

I affirm that all information submitted is accurate and truthful. I understand supporting documentation may be requested for verification. I understand this program is intended for churches experiencing financial hardship and may be reevaluated annually. I understand approval is not guaranteed and is granted at sole discretion. I understand approved access may be adjusted if financial conditions improve. If approved, we are willing to provide feedback or testimonial in the future.

Optional: Upload supporting documentation (budget summary, financial statement, leadership letter)

Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG.

Submit application

Review your responses before submitting. All submitted information is handled confidentially and reviewed according to the program criteria.

Submission of this application does not create a contractual relationship or entitlement. All awards are time-limited unless otherwise specified and subject to periodic review. False or misleading information may result in denial or revocation of access. All submitted information is handled confidentially and in accordance with our privacy policy.