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Congregation & Organization Grants

MID-ATLANTIC LUTHERANS IN MISSION INC

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Faith-Based Grants Community Development Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Congregation & Organization Grants

Status: Active

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

Overview:
MALIM seeks to fund innovative and creative projects that align with its core values and that reach out to communities and groups in new ways. Grants support mission-focused initiatives that increase outreach and serve underrepresented populations.

Eligibility Criteria:
MALIM evaluates applications considering:

Will the project increase mission outreach to the community?

Does the project include ministry to people not traditionally served or new groups not previously reached?

Target populations may include: people with limited incomes and opportunities, people of color, ethnic groups in the community, frail elders, people with disabilities

Innovative and creative approaches to community ministry

Application Policy:
MALIM does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Initial inquiries are accepted through the Grant Inquiry Form only. If your proposal meets MALIM's grant criteria, you will be invited to complete a detailed grant application.

Submission Timeline:
Inquiries are accepted at any time (rolling basis)

Past Award Examples:

Redeemer Lutheran Church, Richmond, VA - "Wiggle Church" outreach ministry

Lutheran Servants for Christ - Mobile food ministry trailer

Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, Silver Spring, MD - Interethnic Community Development Outreach job/career fair

Contact: Use the Grant Inquiry Form on the website

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submit Grant Inquiry Form with the following information:
- Congregation/Organization name
- Location (street address, city, state, ZIP code)
- Contact person (name, email, phone)
- Amount of funding requested
- Brief description of project

2. Wait for Response: If your proposal meets MALIM's grant criteria, you will be contacted via email

3. Complete Full Application: Invited applicants will receive a detailed grant application to complete