Grant Supported Opportunities

Grant Applications are due no later than April 1.

Grant Supported Opportunities

Grant Applications are due no later than April 1.

Grant Supported Opportunities

Students may apply directly to one of these Send Me Now partners and, if approved for service, may apply for a Send Me Now grant to cover $500 of expenses. Grant applications and recommendations from campus ministers or church college ministers are due no later than April 1.

How It Works

2026 Grant Amounts:
Twenty grants of $500 each will be awarded to students serving 4 weeks or more. Priority will be given to students serving in regions or type of work not available through Send Me Now.

Grants for students serving in an IMB Residency are $1500.

Must be an active BCM student in the fall or spring semester preceding term of service.
Appointment to a position:
Mission opportunities are self-selected from the list of ministry opportunities found on the Send Me Now website. (examples: IMB, GenSend, etc.). Any opportunity offered by these partners is acceptable for Send Me Now grant support.

Other mission opportunities may be considered for grant support and will require advance approval from the Send Me Now consultant. To ask if a particular ministry opportunity not listed on the SMN website is eligible for grant support, e-mail sendmenow@gabaptist.org.

Application is made directly to the mission partner of choice. Application procedures and deadlines required by that agency/partner must be met, including all required expenditures. The selected agency/partner will be responsible for all logistics and requirements.

Once an approved assignment has been secured, application can be made to Send Me Now for a grant.

April 1, 2026: Grant Applications Due

Grant applications due, as well as a recommendation from BCM campus minister. Students must have a SECURED missions assignment BEFORE applying for a Send Me Now grant.

An interview with the local BCM campus minister is required. After that interview, the BCM campus minister must complete a recommendation form for the grant applicant and submit to Send Me Now.

Once a confirmed missions assignment, grant application, and recommendation are all complete, a grant can be made.

April 11, 2026: EQUIP, FBC Barnesville

Grant recipients are required to attend EQUIP Send Me Now Training and Commissioning. (Residency students serving in the spring semester are not required to attend EQUIP.)
How is grant money actually given/received?
After the April 1 deadline and completion of all requirements (including appointment confirmation from sending agency), Send Me Now will then issue a $500 check to the student, which can then be used for trip costs.

IMB residency grants will be paid directly to the IMB under student’s account.
Important things to keep in mind:

Students have the opportunity to apply directly to the mission partner and location of their choice. Approval for service and appointment rests solely on the mission agency, church, or other ministry to which the student applies.

The amount of SMN grants cannot exceed the guidelines stated above, regardless of the cost of the selected opportunity. Consider location, requirements, supervision, task, dates of service, AND additional personal financial obligations. You’re encouraged to research and ask many questions. Know and count the cost before moving forward and entering into an agreement.

Funds for grants are provided through the giving and fundraising of students in BCMs across Georgia for the purpose of supporting students on mission.

International Opportunities

Students may apply directly to serve with the International Mission Board (IMB), a Send Me Now partner and, if approved for service, may apply for a Send Me Now grant to cover some expenses. Grants available for those who serve with the IMB for four weeks or longer.

IMB Summer

Visit imb.org/students to find opportunities for international missions service. Once approved for service for an international opportunity (four weeks or longer), students may apply for a Send Me Now grant of up to $500 to help defray field or travel costs.

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IMB Missions Residency

Grants for students serving in an IMB Residency are $1500. Must be an active BCM student in the fall or spring semester preceding term of service. Semester missions opportunity ranging from four months to one year.

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North American Opportunities

Students may apply directly to one of these Send Me Now partners and, if approved for service, may apply for a Send Me Now grant to cover up to $800 of expenses.

FBC Sudbury, Massachusetts Summer Ministry Internship

May 29 – August 7

Available for college freshmen through graduate students

$1,000 Stipend

Students grow in Christ through Scripture, prayer, mentorship, and ministry experience. Interns serve in church ministries while receiving leadership training, theological education, and vocational guidance.

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