LCMS congregations and Recognized Service Organizations are eligible to apply.
grants
Life grants still available
The Million Dollar Life Match initiative, which began in early 2022, seeks to support LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their local communities.
First round of Life Match grants awarded
A second set of applications is currently undergoing the review process, with a third phase to begin on Nov. 1.
Update from Ukraine: Meeting needs physical and spiritual
As war and violence continue to devastate Ukraine, the LCMS has responded in a variety of ways.
‘A march behind the cross’: Lutherans advocate, teach, care for life
In addition to advocating for life and teaching all generations about the sanctity of human life, the LCMS remains dedicated to supporting families in need after the birth of a child.
Kaleidoscope Fund grants available for K–8 schools
The deadline to submit an application is June 1.
‘This is the moment’: Chicago marchers pray for change
On Jan. 8, LCMS marchers joined over a thousand others to march for life in Illinois.
Million Dollar Life Match applications now open
Grants will support LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their local communities.
Deadline to apply for national development grant extended to March 1
Awards will be announced in June.
Synod pledges $1 million for beginning-of-life care
The 1 John 3 Initiative Million Dollar Life Match will provide up to $1 million in matching funds to LCMS congregations involved in upholding the sanctity of life in their local communities.
LCMS mission boards hold first in-person meetings in more than a year
The Board for International Mission met May 27–28, and the Board for National Mission met June 10–11.
Technology grants build capacity ‘to proclaim the Gospel’
The Esther 4:14 National Grant Program will assist some 225 congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to extend their reach with the purchase of new technology, software or training.
ONM grants support resiliency programs for the Synod’s workers
Funds for the grants came from the Soldiers of the Cross—Amplified program.
Disaster Response deploying $600,000 grant for mercy work in Puerto Rico
The grant, given to the LCMS by the Harold C. Smith Foundation, will be deployed over the course of three years.