Approval pathway
Start inside the right church structure.
- 1Confirm the applicant is within the eligible Lutheran network
- 2Choose the fund whose stated purpose matches the project stage
- 3Check district, congregation or governing-body endorsement
- 4Separate cash support, resources and program-specific assistance
Confirm before applying
Questions that change the funding path
- Is the applicant congregation, agency or individual eligible for this specific fund?
- Is the proposal a seed project, established local mission or ongoing activity?
- Which internal endorsement or reporting is required?
- Are staffing, property and existing costs treated differently?