Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix has awarded its first scholarships through the Grace and Grand Canyon Synod Scholarship Fund, established in 2023 to help ELCA members pursue higher education and professional growth. This fund honors Martin Luther’s legacy of learning, providing financial aid and community support. With matching funds available at many faith-based institutions, a single gift can make a significant impact. To learn about eligibility or contribute to the fund, contact Arizona Community Foundation at azfoundation.org or Grace Lutheran’s team at Treasurer@graceinthecity.com.
Read MoreNineteen faith organizations across 13 states received grants through Blessed Tomorrow’s Getting Outside the Walls initiative, funding projects from community gardens to solar energy. Join the celebration on December 12 at 4 PM ET to learn more about these inspiring projects. Interested in leading a local effort? Host the 2025 National Faith + Climate Forum and apply for a grant to support climate action in your community. Let us live out our faith boldly and work toward a thriving, just future. Learn more on the Blessed Tomorrow website.
Read MoreThe deadline for the Grand Canyon Synod’s $175,000 grant opportunity is fast approaching—applications are due by midnight on October 18, 2024. Funding will support projects aligned with the Synod’s Strategic Plan, with priority given to those collaborating with other ELCA ministries. Make sure to watch the recorded Grants Webinar and review application guidelines before submitting.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod Grant application opens in September! With $175,000 in funding available, we encourage collaborative, innovative projects that align with our Strategic Plan. Attend our Grants Webinar on September 17, 2024, to learn more. Applications are due by midnight on October 18, 2024. Start planning now to support your ministry and bring new ideas to life! For more details, visit our website.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod Grant application opens in September! With $175,000 in funding available, we encourage collaborative, innovative projects that align with our Strategic Plan. Attend our Grants Webinar on September 17, 2024, to learn more. Applications are due by midnight on October 18, 2024. Start planning now to support your ministry and bring new ideas to life! For more details, visit our website.
Read MoreLord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West is offering grants to local non-profit organizations that are doing extraordinary projects, through its Benevolence Fund. The minimum grant amount is $10,000. These funds may be requested through a grant review process for projects not currently supported by the church’s budgeted benevolence, Mission Endowment Fund or monthly Gratitude Gift program. View more info on their website and download a PDF brochure here. Benevolence Requests should be submitted by Monday, 9/9/2024.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod is pleased to announce that the 2024 Manna Grants are open for applications. With approximately $20,000 available, the grants support projects that alleviate hunger and address its root causes. Eligible congregations and ministries should apply here by September 13, 2024. Join us in our mission to combat hunger and uplift lives through this vital initiative.
Read MoreELCA Disability Ministries reminds us that the application window for grants is now open, and will close on July 31, or earlier if they have received 30 completed applications. Read clarifications on the process and goals for the grants here.
Read MoreApplications for ELCA World Hunger’s 2025 Domestic Hunger Grants are open! To learn more about submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), grant partnership eligibility, and our granting priorities, please visit our Domestic Hunger Grants website.
Read MoreELCA World Hunger's Domestic Hunger Grants are opening for applications starting May 1, 2024. This year, the application process remains the same as last year, with extended timeframes for applicants and reviewers based on feedback. An informational webinar was held on May 2, 2024, to assist potential applicants, video recording available. Additionally, Daily Bread Matching Grants will prioritize ministries in certain states to supplement food-based ministries. For more information or to apply, visit ELCA World Hunger's Domestic Hunger Grants.
Read MoreJoin Lilly Endowment’s mission to inspire the spiritual growth of children through the Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. Eligible organizations can apply for substantial grants to create enriching worship experiences that resonate with young hearts and minds. Dive into this transformative journey to shape the faith of tomorrow. Interest Form and a Letter of Interest due by March 4, 2024.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod invites applications for Project Support Grants and ACTS Grants for 2024. With $218,000 available for supporting congregations and strategic ministries, these grants align with the Synod's goals and visions. Don't miss this opportunity to fund projects ranging from educational materials to outreach efforts. Check the eligibility, apply by October 30, 2023, and make your ministry's vision a reality.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod invites applications for Project Support Grants and ACTS Grants for 2024. With $218,000 available for supporting congregations and strategic ministries, these grants align with the Synod's goals and visions. Don't miss this opportunity to fund projects ranging from educational materials to outreach efforts. Check the eligibility, apply by October 30, 2023, and make your ministry's vision a reality.
We will also provide an application webinar on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 4:30pm PDT/MST, 5:30pm MDT. Click here to register.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod invites applications for Project Support Grants and ACTS Grants for 2024. With $218,000 available for supporting congregations and strategic ministries, these grants align with the Synod's goals and visions. Don't miss this opportunity to fund projects ranging from educational materials to outreach efforts. Check the eligibility, apply by October 30, 2023, and make your ministry's vision a reality.
We will also provide an application webinar on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 4:30pm PDT/MST, 5:30pm MDT. Click here to register.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod invites applications for Project Support Grants and ACTS Grants for 2024. With $218,000 available for supporting congregations and strategic ministries, these grants align with the Synod's goals and visions. Don't miss this opportunity to fund projects ranging from educational materials to outreach efforts. Check the eligibility, apply by October 30, 2023, and make your ministry's vision a reality.
We will also provide an application webinar on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 4:30pm PDT/MST, 5:30pm MDT. Click here to register.
Read MoreIf you were unable to join us for our enlightening Manna Grants webinar, fear not! The recording of this information-packed webinar is available here with the passcode: E^fi7Bvs
Our guest speakers, Roselle Tenorio, ELCA World Hunger Program Manager, and Sue Jensen, Synod Council Executive Committee member, shared insightful presentations on addressing the root causes of hunger and essential information on Manna Grants.
Ready to make a difference? Learn more about our Manna Grants here. The application deadline is midnight on July 31, 2023.
Read MoreWe invite you to a special webinar about our Manna Grants on June 28, 2023, at 5 pm MST/PDT, 6pm MDT. We're honored to have Sharon Magnuson and Roselle Tenorio from the ELCA join us, sharing insights on how to address root causes of hunger. Register here for the Zoom meeting.
Also, remember to apply for the Manna Grant by July 31, 2023. View our Manna Grant page for full info and an application.
Read MoreWe're excited to announce the opening of our annual Manna Grants process. These grants are designed to support projects aimed at alleviating hunger and addressing its root causes such as poverty, employment instability, and inequity.
Interested parties are invited to attend our informative webinar on June 28, 2023, at 5 pm MST/PDT. Please ensure you apply by July 31, 2023. View our Manna Grant page for full info.
Read MoreLilly Endowment is pleased to announce its Compelling Preaching Initiative. The primary aim of this initiative is to cultivate practices among aspiring and active preachers that can help them to proclaim the gospel to a variety of audiences in more engaging and effective ways.
In this open and competitive national initiative, eligible charitable organizations may submit proposals for grants of up to $1.25 million that may be used for up to a five-year period to develop new and/or enhance existing programs that present promising strategies to further the aim of the initiative. Learn more in this PDF from the Lilly Endowment.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod International Travel Scholarship is made available by a GCS pastor and spouse because they are grateful for such experiences in their own lives and ministries, and they want to make similar opportunities available to others.
This years’ recipients are Pastor Amalia Vagts and Pastor Mateo Chavez. Pastor Vagts will be using the funds to travel to Palestine and Israel with Wartburg Seminary. Pastor Chavez will be traveling to Mexico City to spend time at the Augsburg Lutheran Seminary there.
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