Grant Request Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 1, 2026
145 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Bethany Lutheran Foundation Grant Request Program
Funder: Bethany Lutheran Foundation of Fredericksburg, Texas, Inc.
Mission: "Advancing and Supporting the Discipleship of Jesus Christ."
Geographic Scope: Projects serving wide beneficiary reach
Focus Areas: Projects that advance and support the discipleship of Jesus Christ
- Applicant organization must have IRS tax exemption classification
- Grant request writer must be actively and personally involved in the activity or organization for which funds are requested
- Organization must have Board of Directors authorization
- Must submit current financial information (most recent financial audit or IRS Form 990)
Eligibility Requirements
- Applications are evaluated by the Mission and Ministry Committee, a standing committee of the Foundation Board
- Committee may request site visits, additional information, or interviews with applicant organizations
- Foundation Board of Directors makes final selection at November meeting
- Grant funds available for distribution in December
- Foundation Board may request information related to grant expenditures at end of grant period
Grant Review Process
Contact Information
Email: blffbgtx@gmail.com Contact Person: Tom Swearingen Mailing Address: P.O. Box 673, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Website: blffbgtx.orgHow to Apply
How to Apply
Application Cycle: The 2026 Grant Request Cycle opens July 10, 2026
Deadline: September 1, 2026 (postmarked by this date for mailed requests)
Submission Methods
There are 3 ways to submit your Grant Request:
1. Website: Enter all information in the online form and click "Send"
2. Email: Download the application form (PDF), complete it, and email to blffbgtx@gmail.com
3. U.S. Mail: Download the application form (PDF), complete it, and mail to: PO Box 673, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Required Information
- Request date
- IRS Tax Exemption Classification and EIN Number
- Legal name of organization
- Contact information (email, phone, contact name, title)
- Website URL
- Geographic area served
- Organization mission
- Year founded
- Estimated number of active volunteers (past year)
- Estimated volunteer hours (past year)
- Amount requested
- Detailed description of specific ministry for which funds will be used
- Board President's name (for electronic authorization verification)
- Current overall operations budget
- List of current Board Members and contact information
- Copy of most recent financial audit or IRS Form 990
- Any additional supporting documentation
Important Notes
- All information (background, board authorization, board members, and financial information) must be submitted by the deadline
- Additional files up to 15MB can be uploaded
- Contact blffbgtx@gmail.com with questions or to submit additional information
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