The Thousands of Dollars Hidden in Your Church Bulletin (and You Don’t Even Know It)

Ink & Insights
Aug 21
2 min read

Every Sunday, your congregation receives a folded piece of paper — a church bulletin filled with announcements, upcoming events, and ministry updates. Most people glance through it, tuck it into their Bible, and never think twice.

But hidden in those announcements could be the seed for your next grant.

The Secret Is in What You’re Already Doing

Many churches think they need to start brand-new programs to qualify for funding. In reality, most grantmakers love to invest in existing efforts that are already making an impact — you just need to present them in the right way.

If your bulletin mentions things like:

A youth ministry trip
A community meal night
A volunteer outreach
A new Bible study group
A building improvement project

…then you already have a fundable project.

Why Funders Care About Your Church Bulletin Activities

Grantmakers want proof that your ministry is active, consistent, and connected to the community. Your bulletin is living evidence of that.

Each event shows:

Community need (people show up, participate, and benefit)
Organizational capacity (your church has leadership, volunteers, and a plan)
Sustainability (it’s not a one-time idea, it’s ongoing)

How to Turn a Bulletin Announcement into a $5,000 Grant

Choose a Focus – Pick one event or program from your bulletin that meets a community need.
Add Impact Data – Track attendance, volunteer hours, or how many people are helped.
Find a Matching Funder – Look for grants in your county or state that align with your focus (youth, food security, arts, building improvements, etc.).
Tell the Story – Share the “why” behind the program — lives changed, families helped, community impact.
Submit and Follow Up – Use that single bulletin blurb as the foundation for your grant narrative.

Example

📄 Bulletin Announcement:

“Join us this Thursday for Community Dinner at 6 PM. All are welcome!”

💡 Grant Potential:

Present it as a “Weekly Community Meal Program”
Explain how it fights food insecurity in your area
Gather attendance numbers and stories from guests
Apply for local community development or hunger relief grants worth $2,500–$5,000

You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

At Exousia, we specialize in taking small, everyday ministry activities and framing them in ways that win funding. Whether it’s a line in your bulletin or a vision in your heart, we’ll help you translate it into a winning proposal.

📞 Let’s find the money hiding in your bulletin.

Check out our services or schedule a consultation (new clients receive a complimentary 15-minute call!).