Are we allowed to work with those who are over 18 years of age?
The grant activities may work with individuals over the age of 18, but the activities must directly benefit and serve the faith formation of 13-18 year olds through service and justice.
How much is each recipient eligible to receive?
Implementation Grants are eligible for up to $75,000 of grant funding. Collaborative Implementation Grants are eligible for up to $165,000 of grant funding
What is the goal of the TFS Project?
The Faith and Service Project aims to make faith matter more for 10 million young people over ten years by strengthening TENx10 partners’ capacity to engage teenagers in intentional acts of service and justice.
What type of grant awards are available?
The second year of TFS has two types of grant awards. There are “Single Implementation Grants” which are designed for single TFS grantees from year one to continue their grant work from 2025. The second type is a “Collaborative Implementation Grant” for TFS grantees to partner with at least one other TENx10 organization to further the implementation and impact of their grant.
Can two separate organizations collaborate on a project? Does the other organization need to be a TFS grantee or TENx10 partner?
Yes, Collaborations between organizations are encouraged. The lead organization must have been a TFS Year One grantee and would be the primary applicant. Any collaborating organizations need to have completed a TENx10 Partner Inquiry Form by October 31, 2025.
Can projects serve youth outside the U.S.?
No. The youth served must be located in the United States.
Can organizations that were not a part of TFS in year 1 apply for year 2?
No. The Faith & Service project builds on itself, so it is not feasible for a non-year-one organization to fully participate in TFS as a grant recipient. However, TENx10 partners may be a collaborative partner in a TFS Year Two project.
What if our project team changes? Or if the project lead leaves, does the grant follow them?
Grant funds and obligations remain with the lead organization. If a project lead changes during the grant year, the organization should notify the TFS team at tfs@tenx10.org and include the new project lead. Organizations should manage their teams to execute the grant objectives as they deem necessary.
Does the project have to happen within a specific timeframe?
Yes. Projects must be completed between February and December 2026.
Are there dates or events that year two grantees are expected to attend?
Yes. TFS Year Two Grantees commit to participate in TENx10 and TFS activities, including:Four TFS Zoom webinarsTFS Day and TENx10 Summit, October 13-16, 2026TFS activities, such as virtual learning community sessions.Information regarding Zoom dates and webinars is included in the grant approval emails that were disbursed on January 31, 2026.
What is TFS Day, and how is it connected to the TENx10 Summit?
TFS Day is a one-day experience for TENx10 organizations that are recipients of The Faith & Service grant. It features guest speakers, peer-to-peer learning, and networking to help partners integrate faith, service, and justice. TFS Day takes place just before the TENx10 Summit, and the events are designed to complement one another.
When is TFS Day and TENx10 Summit 2026?
TFS Day will begin the evening on the evening of October 13th and be the full day of October 14th. TheTENx10 Summit will be on October 14-16, 2026, in Chicago. Registration will open early in 2026. Stay tuned!
Do collaborating organizations have to participate in the TFS webinars and TFS Day?
Yes, collaborative organizations should plan to participate in the webinars, TFS Day, and other TFS activities
When is the Mid-Year and the Final Reports due?
The Mid-Year Report is due July 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The final report is due Final Report due December 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST.