We are excited to announce the opening of the 2024 Grand Canyon Synod Grant application period in September, with approximately $175,000 available for funding. This grant is made possible through generous bequests, congregation tithes, the sale of closed congregations, and funds from the West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop, as well as other unrestricted gifts to the synod. View full info here.

Applicants are encouraged to propose collaborative projects that align with the Grand Canyon Synod Strategic Plan. Collaboration with other ELCA ministries will be given preferential consideration.

• Grant Info Posted: August 19, 2024

• Application Period Opens: September 9, 2024

• Grant Webinar/Q&A: September 17, 2024 (Register here)

• Application Deadline: October 18, 2024

• Grant Review by Committee: December 2, 2024

• Final Review by Bishop and Synod Council: December 4, 2024

• Approval by Synod Council: January 18, 2025

• Notification to Applicants: Week of January 20, 2025

• Funding Begins: February 2025

Eligibility:

Applicants must be one of the following:

• An organized congregation of the Grand Canyon Synod

• A Synodically Authorized Worshipping Community (SAWC) or a Strategic Ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod

• An organization or institution in good standing with the ELCA or the Grand Canyon Synod

Grant Details:

The grant supports new or continuing projects that serve one, two, or three of the Grand Canyon Synod Strategic Plan goals. The maximum award per application is $15,000, with priority given to innovative and new projects.

How to Apply:

Complete the application as a Word document using the format: gcsgrant_organizationname_2025. Submit electronically to office@gcsynod.org or through the online grants system. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applicants must attend or view the Grants Webinar on September 17, 2024, before submitting their application.

For questions, contact Theresa Thornburgh at the Office of the Bishop at office@gcsynod.org.

We look forward to seeing the inspiring projects our community will develop with this support!