PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE YOUR GRANT REQUEST IS ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION
Eligibility: Only Lutheran congregations located within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento and who are members of LDSS may apply for a grant. To be a member of LDSS, dues of $100 must be paid by January 31, 2024.
Please be aware that the following criteria are considered when evaluating grant requests. Is the program:
• Innovative and creative, and will it make a difference in the community?
• Clearly stating purpose/goal, addressing a specific need, and identifying the target audience.
• Covered by a clear and detailed budget, including both expenses and sources of revenue?
• Involving congregational monies?
• Evaluated for effectiveness, with clear measures of progress toward its goal?
Upon your request, the Grant Application process may include a short interview by the Grant Committee.
Please note that congregations may only request up to $5000 total for their congregation for the grant year 2024.
Grants must be submitted via the online form below electronically between January 1 and March 31 of each year.
(Since Easter is on March 31, 2024, the grant submission deadline is 4/7/2024)
Please note that each congregation may only request up to $5000 total for their congregation for the grant year 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: Grant applications may only be submitted electronically via Google Forms. The PDF form below is for reference only. Questions contact LDSS president Carolyn Brodt at cbrodt@aol.com