Gospel Future Fund
About
Gospel Future Fund is an Australian grant-making foundation that provides seed capital and strategic support to Christian organisations, specifically churches. Their mission is to help churches and Christian organisations multiply their impact for Christ's Kingdom through strategic planning and funding for projects that become self-sustaining. The foundation offers three grant types: Church Plant Grants for new churches, Church Growth Grants for established growing churches, and Leadership Grants for developing new church leaders.
Tips for Applicants
Note that the 2025 grant round is currently closed with no future dates announced, though email expressions of interest are accepted year-round. Emphasise strategic planning, clear paths to self-sustainability, and vision for multiplication when applying.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation values strategic planning and seed capital investments that enable projects to become self-funding, maximizing Kingdom impact. They use a two-stage application process (preliminary enquiry followed by invitation to full application) and prioritise organisations with clear plans for sustainability and multiplication.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.2M $1.1M AU + $35K intl | $1.3M | $367K | — |
| FY2022 | $1.0M $958K AU + $90K intl | $834K | $340K | $340K |
| FY2021 | $1.5M $1.5M AU + $45K intl | $1.9M | $567K | — |
| FY2020 | $345K $320K AU + $25K intl | $443K | $240K | — |
| FY2019 | — | $143K | $142K | $142K |
| 5yr total | $4.0M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (3)
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Church Plant Grants
Provides seed capital and strategic support to new churches in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to establish strong church plants and promote a healthy pipeline of church planters. Funds are directed towards strategic ongoing growth projects that are likely to become self-funding after a reasonable time.
Leadership Grant
Provides funding and support for the development of church leaders in Australia and New Zealand.
Church Growth Grants
Supports established churches in Australia and New Zealand to break through significant growth barriers (125, 200, 500, and 1,000 congregational sizes), facilitate leadership transitions, develop children’s and youth ministries, improve strategic church management, and make wise next steps for growth. Funds are for strategic ongoing growth projects likely to become self-funding.