Art Scherer Memorial Crisis Grant Fund

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

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