Lutheran Congregation Grant

Lutheran Congregation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lutheran Foundation
Amount: More than US $1,500
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Lutheran Congregation Grant, offered by the Lutheran Foundation, supports member congregations in northeast Indiana to promote mental wellness and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. With a minimum funding request of $1,500, the foundation prioritizes applications focused on leadership development, strategic planning, and community care. Grants aim to equip churches to provide hope and healing, addressing pressing needs within a post-Christian culture and fostering collaboration among congregations.

Overview

About Us Foundation of Faith Our Mission The Lutheran Foundation is a Christ-centered ministry of the member Lutheran congregations in northeastern Indiana, dedicated to demonstrating the compassion of Christ by promoting, improving, and enhancing the quality of life of the individuals, families, congregations, and communities whom they serve. Lutheran Congregation Grant Funding Applications must be a minimum of $1,500. Grant Priorities Member Congregations and Schools in northeast Indiana may apply for a Lutheran Grant. The Lutheran Foundation will continue to consider applications for a variety of ministry needs. To assist in addressing the challenges in a post-Christian culture, research has identified the following focus areas which will be given priority: Leadership Development - Applications to support pastors, staff, lay leaders, and volunteers in enhancing their ministry skills. Vision and Strategy - Applications to help congregations and schools identify, clarify, and implement their mission and strategic direction to support visioning processes and multi-year ministry planning. Caring for the Church and Community - Applications to support Word and sacrament ministry and/or acts of mercy for the benefit of people within congregations, schools, and the broader community. Collaboration with other congregations and schools is welcomed and encouraged although not required.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants are member Lutheran congregations.Our Community:Adams CountyAllen CountyDeKalb CountyHuntington CountyLaGrange CountyNoble CountySteuben CountyWabash CountyWells CountyWhitley County A congregation, school, or organization must be located in our 10-county service area in northeast Indiana (Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties).

Ineligibility

Fiscal agent requests are not eligible for funding. An application cannot include funding at 100% of the total cost. An application cannot include funding for more than one project. Grant funding cannot be used for the following: To fund any medical procedures which are destructive of life or programs which encourage them. To fund projects that have been completed. To fund or cover debt. To fund any expenses related to fundraising events. To fund any promotional items. To fund any pass-through items. To fund a fund. To fund an individual. To fund any expenses earning collegiate credits.