information for grantseekers
The Davison Bruce Foundation is a private family foundation that seeks to improve the quality of life within our service areas by supporting programs that impact the following:
Health and Wellness
Education and Life Skills Training
Equip individuals for success and offer sustainable transition for those working to regain their independence.
Economic Assistance
Empower and provide economic assistance for individuals and communities in crisis.
Christian Ministry and Outreach
Further the gospel of Jesus Christ through fellowship, service, and discipleship.
Where We Work
We pursue our mission by responding to community needs and supporting programs that build capacity and embrace the need for systemic change. We typically make grants to community-centric organizations with Christian leadership. Grantmaking is generally place based and limited to organizations operating in areas where we work. We occasionally consider grants for Christian programs and organizations that are U.S. domiciled but operate internationally or are otherwise outside of our service areas; however, these grants are extremely limited.
Our church specific grants are limited to applicants that have a personal connection with the Davison Bruce Foundation. These grants are usually project based or for church planting/startup, are limited in duration, and are not intended for general operating expenses.
Steps to apply for funding:
Please Note: All Deadlines are Firm
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
For Last Year’s Grantees Only
If you received a grant last year, you must complete your post grant report by January 15, 2026.
If you did not receive a grant last year, skip this step.
Submit Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Deadline: February 1
Our grant process is by invitation only. You will receive an emailed response to your LOI by early February. Should you be invited to apply, you will move on to Step 3.
Make Sure You Are A Good Candidate For DBF Funding
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Take our Grant Eligibility Questionnaire
Check out Our Work for info on the types of support available
Questions? Contact Us
Note: If you have completed a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) and have not received a response by February 13th, please contact us.
Complete Grant Application Form (By Invitation Only).
Deadline: March 1
All LOI responses will be sent via email by early February. If you have submitted an LOI and have not received a response by February 13th, please contact us.
Invitations to apply will contain a password to access the Grant Application form.
All of our applications are carefully reviewed by Committee, and we may contact you between March and June for a phone interview and/or a site visit.
You should receive notification of our decision via email by the end of July. Grant funds are usually released by mid August.
During this process, if you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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