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How We Make a Difference

The Church Mouse provides funds to non-profit Christian missions, Christian outreach, and other local non-profit organizations as requested in Jesus’ name. Your organization must be located in either Beaufort or Jasper county of South Carolina or be able to demonstrate a strong association with a church or other Christian organization in those counties to be considered for funding.

The 2026 grant deadline is December 15.

2026 Grant Information

Changing lives locally and throughout the world

The Church Mouse awards grants once per year, with a grant application deadline of December 15.

All of our giving is done in Jesus’ name. Our giving history is centered in these areas, for those in need:

Food
Shelter
Clothing
Prison ministries
Education and literacy
Physical and spiritual care for babies, children, the elderly, those with disabilities or mental illness, and those who are in abusive situations, in a category called “Care for Those Who Can’t”
Local Christian missions
International Christian missions

Eligibility

A local organization is eligible to apply if they meet these criteria:

  1. They must be located in Beaufort or Jasper counties to receive strong preference for consideration.
  2. They must be operational as a 501c3 non-profit agency for at least one year.
  3. They must have an active Board of Directors.

An international mission is eligible to apply if they meet these criteria:

  • They must be tied to a church or non-profit located in our immediate area.
  • They must be “known” to the Church Mouse.
  • They must have local people making routine visits to that particular international mission.
  • They must be tied to a US based 501c3 who acts on behalf of the international Christian Mission.

Local and international grants are not intended to be given for rent, unless the rent will be used to provide shelter or enable people to remain in safe and decent housing. Additionally, grants are not intended to be used for salaries, vehicle maintenance or repair, operating expenses, travel, meals, or consultant fees.

Organizations We Have Funded