The Grand Canyon Synod Grant Program supports specific new or continuing projects serving one, two or three goals of the Grand Canyon Synod Strategic Plan. An applicant for this grant must be an organized congregation, a Synodically Authorized Worshipping Community (SAWC) or Synodically Authorized Outreach Ministry (SAOM), or a Strategic Ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod. Visit gcsynod.org/grants for more info.
Projects may request up to $15,000. Innovative and new projects will receive priority in the funding process, while continuing projects may receive reduced funding from previous years. Proposals involving collaboration with another ELCA ministry and aligning with the Grand Canyon Synod Strategic Plan will also receive preferential consideration.
The Strategic Plan centers our shared ministry around three broad goals: Communicate Jesus, Connect People and Create Possibilities. Grant proposals are asked to identify up to three specific Strategic Plan goals their project will advance.
Approximately $175,000 is available for funding this fall, made possible through gifts and bequests received by the synod, congregations sharing a tithe of received bequests, proceeds from closed congregations, grant funds from the West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop, and unrestricted gifts to the synod. Through this shared generosity, resources entrusted to the church can become new opportunities for ministry, witness and service throughout the Grand Canyon Synod.
Friday, September 25: Application deadline
Applicants should review the complete grant information and application materials before beginning their proposals. Applications require detailed information about the project, its connection to the Synod Strategic Plan, implementation, anticipated outcomes, evaluation, sustainability and budget.
If your congregation or ministry has an idea that could communicate Jesus, connect people or create possibilities, now is the time to begin the conversation—and the August 25 webinar is the best place to start.
Questions about the grant process or application may be directed to Theresa Thornburgh in the Office of the Bishop at office@gcsynod.org or 602-957-3223.
