LDSS 2026 Grant Request

Geographic Scope: Lutheran congregations located within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento, CA

Eligibility

• Only Lutheran congregations within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento
• Must be members of LDSS
• Membership dues of $100 must be paid by January 31, 2026
• Each congregation may request up to $5,000 total for the grant year 2026

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on whether the program:

• Is innovative and creative, and will make a difference in the community
• Clearly states purpose/goal, addresses a specific need, and identifies the target audience
• Is covered by a clear and detailed budget, including both expenses and sources of revenue
• Involves congregational monies
• Is evaluated for effectiveness, with clear measures of progress toward its goal

Additional Information

• Grant Committee may conduct a short interview upon request
• Applications must be submitted electronically via Google Forms
• Contact: LeslieAnn Grace, LDSS President
• Mailing address: Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento, PO Box 424, Roseville, CA 95678

Application Period

• Applications accepted electronically between January 1 and March 31 of each year

Grant Application Process

Submission Method: Electronic submission only via Google Forms

Application Timeline:

• Applications accepted between January 1 - March 31 of each year
• 2026 deadline: March 31, 2026

Required Materials:

1. Clear statement of program purpose and goal
2. Description of specific need being addressed
3. Identification of target audience
4. Detailed budget including:
   • All expenses
   • All sources of revenue
5. Documentation of congregational funding involvement
6. Clear measures of progress and effectiveness evaluation plan

Available Resources:

• Sample grant templates available (click link on application page)
• PDF format application available for reference only
• Interview may be conducted by Grant Committee upon request

Contact for Questions:

• LeslieAnn Grace, LDSS President
• Address: PO Box 424, Roseville, CA 95678