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Ministerial Excellence Fund
Grants & scholarships
Direct financial support for PCAFI pastors, their children, and their congregations. Every award is funded through Lilly Endowment Inc. and administered by the PCAFI Executive Office.
● Accepting applications October 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Pastoral Jubilee Grants
Direct, immediate relief for pastors and their families when educational, consumer, or medical debt creates a hardship that undermines their flourishing and ministry.
What you’ll need
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A financial snapshot of your household
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A short narrative describing the hardship
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A commitment to take part in an MEC financial literacy program
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Proof of additional tax liability, if you request the tax offset
If the grant creates tax liability, the MEC may add an offset of up to 10% to help cover it. Decisions are sent by email.
● Accepting applications
PK (Pastors’ Kids) Scholarships
Need-based funding that helps the children of PCAFI pastors attend accredited colleges and universities.
This is a competitive program. Scholarships of $2,500 are renewable for up to four years as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Decisions are sent by email.
● Accepting applications
Bishop D. Rayford Bell Pastor-Scholar Grants
Support for pastors pursuing advanced courses of study at ATS-accredited seminaries and divinity schools.
The grant honors Bishop D. Rayford Bell, the PCAFI’s fourth presiding bishop and founder of D.R. Bell Apostolic Bible College (formerly Midwest Apostolic Bible College). Recipients must remain PCAFI-affiliated and financially active throughout the grant term.
● Opens December 15, 2026 · Closes January 31, 2027
Faith@Home Support Network grants
Matched grants for PCAFI congregations and councils that listen to the parents in their church and pilot faith-rooted ways to support them.
Funding is available at two levels: active, contributing PCAFI member congregations could receive up to $12,000, and PCAFI councils could receive up to $26,000 for eligible project expenses. Eligible expenses include speakers, trainers, facilitators, retreats, curriculum, workshops, and related meals and travel. Staff, vehicles, regular operating costs, and re-granting are not fundable.
Reference materials
Up to $12,000 - Churches
Up to $26,000 - Councils
Who can apply: PCAFI congregations and councils
Application period: December 15, 2026 – January 31, 2027
The process
How applying works
All applications are submitted online through our secure grant portal, GrantInterface.
Step 01
Check the dates
Each program has its own application window. Status labels on this page show what’s open.
Step 02
Gather your documents
Most applications ask for a financial snapshot and a short narrative.
Step 03
Apply online
Use the application button for your program. Save your progress and return anytime.
Step 04
Hear back by email
The MEC emails every applicant once a decision is made.
Need help?
Questions about an application?
Email an MEC staff member at admin@pcafimec.org. We’re glad to help you through the form.