Innovation Grant
Are you looking for a resource to fund a new and innovative program to enhance the mission of your organization? Consider applying for an Innovation Grant.
The application window opens December 1st and will remain open through January 31st. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to AQORD by phone or info@aqord.org with questions.
2026 applications are closed
A total of $4,000 will be awarded to one or more AQORD member organizations. Awardees will be announced during The Gathering. You do not need to be present to be awarded the grant.
Grant Criteria
- Limit of one application per AQORD member organization.
- Fund new innovations that will enhance your organization’s mission. Efforts with the greatest impact on your mission will be given preference.
- Used for small projects, pilot projects, new programs and opportunities for learning or educational development.
- Funds may not to be used to cover employee salary or benefits, or capital improvements and endowments.
- Efforts that support diversity, equity, and inclusion will be given preference.
- Limit of one application per AQORD member organization.
- Fund new innovations that will enhance your organization’s mission. Efforts with the greatest impact on your mission will be given preference.
- Used for small projects, pilot projects, new programs and opportunities for learning or educational development.
- Funds may not to be used to cover employee salary or benefits, or capital improvements and endowments.
- Efforts that support diversity, equity, and inclusion will be given preference.
General FAQs
To provide seed money to fund a new and innovative program to enhance the mission of AQORD member organizations.
The application window is open December 1st through January 31st.
Applications may be accessed on this page. If you aren’t seeing the Apply Now button at the top of the page, then we are currently not taking any applications.
Yes. Applications will only be accepted by AQORD members.
Please email questions to info@aqord.org.
You may apply for up to $4,000. A total of $4,000 will be awarded to one or more AQORD member organizations.
Awardees will be announced during The Gathering.
No. Each organization is limited to one application.
New innovations that will enhance your organization’s mission, including small projects, pilot projects, new programs and opportunities for learning or educational development.
Employee salary or benefits, capital improvements, and endowments.
The following grant submissions will be given preference:
- Projects with the greatest potential to impact your mission and vision
- Efforts that demonstrate alignment with and/or support of Anabaptist or Quaker faith and values
- Efforts that support diversity, equity, and inclusion
The grant recipient provides an impact report to info@aqord.org on the project and use of grant funds prior to December 31 of the year the grant was received.
Applications must be fully completed and all supporting documents provided by the close of the application window to be considered for a grant.
Immediately following the submission of your grant application, you should receive an email response in your inbox indicating your application has been received.
Past Recipients
2025 Innovation Grant Recipient: Garden Spot Communities
2024 Innovation Grant Recipient: Adriel Inc.
2023 Innovation Grant Recipient: Peaceful Living
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