Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grant

The Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grant supports organizations with 501(c)(3) status, focusing on Lutheran Higher Education, Health and Human Care, and Faith Strengthening. Since its establishment in 1968, the foundation has aimed to provide financial resources to ministries within the Lutheran tradition, particularly in Nebraska and surrounding states. Eligible projects must align with the foundation's mission to promote the welfare of mankind through educational and health initiatives.

NOTE:
Please submit a Grant Inquiry Application Form. This inquiry identifies the organization applying for a grant and the specific project the grant is being requested for. Upon receiving the Inquiry Application, our Executive Director reviews the information and, if appropriate, invites the organization to complete an official Grant Application.Ministries and/or organizations that have previously received a grant from the foundation, should call the foundation office when applying for subsequent grants so that they use the most updated grant request application and process information.
Our Purpose
The Foundation was established in 1968 to provide Rupert and Ruth Dunklau a systematic method of gifting to God’s people a portion of the blessings God had given them.
The Foundation exists to glorify God and serve His gracious will, by providing financial resources for the varied ministries related to the Lutheran tradition, especially the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, educational entities of the Lutheran Church and appropriate projects that promote the welfare of mankind
Focus Areas
Lutheran Higher Education: The Foundation will support processes, efforts, and programs of ministries that engage people in furthering their education and continued learning opportunities, enabling them to become of greater service in meeting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of people.Health & Human Care: The Foundation will support processes, efforts and programs of ministries that take collaborative and results- oriented approaches that address the varied needs of people in His Church and the communities they serve, thus promoting the welfare of mankind.Faith Strengthening: The Foundation will support processes, efforts and programs of ministries that strengthen, enhance and embolden participants and their families to share their Christian faith in His Gospel Message, lived as well as spoken.

Eligibility

The Foundation awards grants ONLY to organizations with a 501(c)(3) or related tax exempt status.
The Foundation ONLY awards grants to educational entities which include:
Lutheran High Schools in NebraskaConcordia Universities in Seward, Nebraska and St. Paul, Minnesota,Midland University, andConcordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.The Foundation ONLY awards grants to missions within the United States.
The Foundation ONLY awards grants to camps including Lutheran camps in Nebraska.
The Foundation ONLY awards grants to congregations including Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Fremont, Nebraska.
The Foundation ONLY awards grants to ministries and organizations in Nebraska and contiguous states. Health and Human Care requests must come from within 50 miles of Fremont, Nebraska.

Ineligibility

Grants Not Funded:

• Grants to individuals
• Grants to congregations
• Grants to childcare centers, pre-schools, or elementary schools
• Grants to public schools
• Grants to high schools outside Nebraska
• Grants to foreign missions
• Grants to human care ministries or organizations outside 50 miles of Fremont, Nebraska
• Grants to any organization outside Nebraska or contiguous states