Antioch Foundation Grant

The Antioch Foundation Grant supports innovative projects that share the Gospel and serve communities in faith, education, medicine, and humanitarian needs. Established in 2000, it prioritizes pilot programs and start-up costs, with most awards not exceeding $40,000 for a one-year period. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations, particularly those affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Evidence of support from other donors is encouraged to enhance funding opportunities.

About the Antioch Foundation
Since 2000, The Antioch Foundation has provided financial support to innovative people and institutions across the U.S. and around the word to share the Gospel of Jesus and serve others in the areas of faith, education, medicine, and humanitarian need.
Pilot programs, start-up costs, or building projects receive priority over operating budget items. Most awards do not exceed $40,000 and are generally awarded for a one-year period. Multi-year grants are occasionally made for larger amounts.
Evidence of project support from other donors is highly desirable.
Examples of previously funded grants include:

• Faith: Church construction and remodel; audio, video, and online training materials production; summer youth programs
• Education: Classroom technology; tuition assistance; teacher training seminars; special education programs
• Medicine: Hospital and clinic expansion; advanced technology; research; community health outreach
• Humanitarian Need: Natural disaster relief; water filtration and purification; temporary housing; food distribution

Eligibility

Grants can only be made to federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. According to the wishes of the founders, faith-related grants will only be given to the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and other church bodies in fellowship with it (Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Lutheran Church of Africa, etc.).

Ineligibility

Special note to organizations associated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS):  While The Antioch Foundation supports a number of organizations and programs associated with the WELS, it does not make grants to organizations or programs that also receive operating budget subsidies directly from WELS corporate.  If you are seeking a faith-based grant and receive an operating budget subsidy from WELS, you may qualify for a grant under Antioch II.