2025 ELCA Disability Ministries Grants Open May 15

Applications for the 2025 ELCA Disability Ministries Grant cycle open Thursday, May 15 and will close on Wednesday, July 31. These grants are designed to support innovative and inclusive ministry projects that deepen accessibility and engagement with people with disabilities across our ELCA communities.

Grant recipients will be announced by the end of October 2025.

Congregations, ministries, and partners across the Grand Canyon Synod are encouraged to dream boldly and submit proposals that embody the inclusive love of Christ in practical, impactful ways. Whether your project focuses on physical accessibility, inclusive worship, leadership development, or community outreach, this is an opportunity to amplify your vision.

To learn more about eligibility, expectations, and how to apply, visit the ELCA grants page at:
👉 https://www.elca.org/our-work/grants/impact-church-ministry
(Scroll down to the “Disability Ministries” section.)

For questions or guidance on applications, reach out to Rev. Lisa Heffernan, ELCA Coordinator for Disability Ministries, at disability.ministry@elca.org.

In the body of Christ, every member matters—and this grant cycle helps us live into that truth. We look forward to seeing the creative ways our synod continues to reflect God’s radical welcome in 2025.