How much funding does Art Scherer Memorial Crisis Grant Fund provide?

Art Scherer Memorial Crisis Grant Fund provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Art Scherer Memorial Crisis Grant Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Art Scherer Memorial Crisis Grant Fund

MID-ATLANTIC LUTHERANS IN MISSION INC

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Art Scherer Memorial Crisis Grant Fund

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: Southeastern District (SED), LCMS Mid-Atlantic Region

Overview:
Established by MALIM in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Art Scherer Memorial Crisis Response Fund provides grants to congregations and schools facing unprecedented hardships. Named after MALIM's founding president Rev. Dr. Arthur Scherer, the fund is driven by his message of "Blessed to be a blessing."

Eligibility:

Lutheran congregations in the SED

Lutheran schools in the SED

Must demonstrate mission-focused projects with positive community impact

Funding priority given to congregations who have not yet received a grant in the current year

Eligible Uses:

Outreach activities to serve community needs

Feeding programs

Technology for live streaming worship and Bible study

Emergency needs arising from crisis situations (originally COVID-19 related)

Community outreach programs

Educational and worship content delivery technology

Funding Sources:
Memorial contributions in honor of Rev. Dr. Arthur Scherer, plus contributions from congregations and individual donors

Contact:
Complete the "Contact Us" form on the website indicating interest in applying for a grant. Applicants will receive a grant application and instructions.

Application Process:
Submit inquiry through the Contact Us form on the website

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete the Contact Us form on the MALIM website (malim.org)
2. Indicate your interest in applying for a crisis grant
3. You will receive a grant application and instructions via email/mail
4. Complete and submit the grant application

Required Information:
Applications should describe:

How funds will be used

How the project serves community needs

Expected community impact

Whether congregation/school has received a MALIM grant previously in the current year

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