The Faith Community Reinvestment Project is Tacoma Ministerial Alliance’s comprehensive investment initiative for Black churches in Tacoma and Pierce County. By combining physical improvements, technology upgrades, and organizational development, the project equips congregations to worship, serve, and lead more effectively in their neighbourhoods—now and for future generations.
Strengthen Sacred Spaces
Invests in roofs, heating, ventilation, lighting, security, and full accessibility so every church campus is safe, resilient, and welcoming. Upgraded space invites worship, hosts community meals, shelters families in crisis, and supports after-school programs.
Expand Reach
Equips congregations with live-stream cameras, broadband, computer labs, and modern websites. Members learn essential digital skills, services reach home-bound elders, and young people explore technology pathways that prepare them for future ready skills.
Fortify Operations
Funds governance workshops, accounting software, human-resources tools, and strategic-planning facilitation. Professional processes free pastors to focus on ministry and allow churches to launch or expand training, legal aid, and financial-literacy initiatives.
Loan Process
Step 1 - Assess Eligibility
Read the guidelines to confirm your congregation is Black-led, located in Tacoma or Pierce County, and able to finish the proposed project within twelve months.
Step 2 – Prepare Your Proposal
Compile a concise work plan, vendor estimates, and a single-page budget using the templates provided on the application portal.
Step 3 – Submit the Application
Complete the online form and upload every supporting document no later than 11:59p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, 15 June 2025.
Step 4 – Funding Decision and Agreement
Within thirty days, applicants receive a decision. Selected churches sign an agreement that outlines payment schedule, progress reports, and success milestones.
Eligible Projects - Up to $25,000
Applications Close 11:59p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, June 15th 2025
Community Capacity
Covers governance training, leadership coaching, policy development, building out human service ministries and strategic-planning services that build stable, transparent operations.
Supports equipment, broadband upgrades, website development, computer labs, and instructor stipends for digital-literacy classes that lift technology access and skills across age groups.
Finances roofs, heating and cooling units, insulation, windows, lighting, security systems, and accessibility ramps that make facilities durable, efficient, and fully welcoming to all visitors.
Project plan, timeline, and a signed estimate or proposal from a licensed contractor or qualified vendor.
Black-led church or ministry in Tacoma or Pierce County with at least one year of community programming.
Progress reports plus a sustainability statement describing how benefits will last after funding ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may apply?
Any Black-led church or ministry headquartered in Tacoma or Pierce County that serves predominantly African-American communities.
May our church request support from more than one funding stream?
Yes. A congregation may apply for multiple streams if each proposal addresses a distinct need and the church has capacity to manage all projects.
Can I submit multiple applications?
Yes. Each congregation may submit up to two applications, with each application eligible for a maximum amount of $25,000.
When will our church begin receiving reimbursements after an award is approved?
Once funding is awarded, a dedicated Project Manager is assigned to you. As soon as you submit eligible receipts, the Project Manager forwards each reimbursement request to our Treasurer for processing. Funds are released on a rolling basis—so reimbursements start as soon as the first validated receipt is received, rather than waiting for project completion.
How often must we submit progress reports?
Reporting frequency is tailored to each project’s size and complexity. At your initial meeting, you and the Project Manager will set a schedule that provides timely updates without creating unnecessary administrative work.
Will I receive the full amount upfront?
No. Funds are provided as a forgivable loan, meaning expenses are reimbursed or invoiced up to the approved amount.
What happens after we submit the application?
You will receive a confirmation email. Within thirty days, the review committee will notify applicants of funding decisions and send agreements to successful congregations.
Am I guaranteed the amount that I requested?
No. Requested amounts are not guaranteed. Funding decisions depend on various factors, including available resources, the number of applications received, and alignment with funding criteria.
Will we get the full award amount, and how is it paid out?
Awards are disbursed net of a 10 % loan-repayment offset (for example, a $25,000 approval results in $22,500 disbursed). Reimbursements are issued in installments that match your submitted receipts and the agreed-upon project milestones. Your Project Manager will review the reimbursement schedule with you during the kickoff meeting.
What documentation governs the reimbursement process?
Before any funds are released, your church representative meets with our Treasurer to sign an agreement that details the award terms, reimbursement procedures, required documentation, and repayment arrangement. This agreement serves as the official reference for all disbursements.