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The following grants are available nationally for the purposes indicated. Please note, these grants are offered by sources outside of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
Grant name: Worship Renewal Grants Program
Foundation: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Grant purpose: This grant program is designed to strengthen and sustain well-grounded worship renewal in congregations throughout North America…[and] intends to stimulate thoughtful and energetic work that will result in worship services that exhibit renewed creativity, theological integrity, and relevance. Any team of people with leadership roles directly related to the worship life of a congregation, school, church-related organization, or other ministry in North America is encouraged to apply. This includes pastors, educators, church staff persons, church musicians, artists, architects, and scholars.
Grant amount: $5,000 to $15,000 (up to $20,000 for a grant that impacts a large group)
Next deadline: January 10, 2012
For more information, go to http://www.calvin.edu/worship/grants/wrgp.php
Foundation: Virginia H. Farah Foundation
Grant purpose: The Virginia H. Farah Foundation makes grants for the maintenance and growth of the Orthodox Christian Church throughout the world. The Foundation looks for creative projects or programs that can serve as catalysts for progress in their fields and that can have an impact that will continue after the specific project has been completed. The Foundation is seeking programs that reflect new ideas and more effective ways of doing things. (Note: the Foundation does not currently fund parish building projects.)
Grant amount: $5,000 to $25,000
Next deadline: July 1, 2012
For more information, go to www.farahfoundation.org
Grant name: National Clergy Renewal Program
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Grant purpose: This clergy sabbatical grant program seeks to strengthen Christian congregations by providing an opportunity for pastors to step away briefly from the persistent obligations of daily parish life and to engage in a period of renewal and reflection. Renewal periods are not vacations, but times for intentional exploration and reflection, for drinking again from God's life-giving waters, for regaining enthusiasm and creativity for ministry.
Grant amount: Up to $50,000 (including up to $15,000 for congregational expenses)
Next deadline: May 11, 2012
For more information, go to www.clergyrenewal.org
Grant name: Pastoral Study Project Program
Foundation: Louisville Institute
Grant purpose: Program offers pastoral leaders opportunity to conduct serious investigation of issues related to Christian life, faith, and ministry. Requires full or partial leave from ministry duties.
Grant amount: Up to $15,000
Next deadline: September 1, 2012
For more information, go to www.louisville-institute.org
Grant name: Project Grant for Researchers
Foundation: Louisville Institute
Grant purpose: The Project Grant for Researchers supports a diverse range of research and research-related projects undertaken in the interest of believing communities. Projects might include short-term periods of research, consultations about one’s research involving pastors and academics, or collaborative, innovative projects that promise to enhance learning and strengthen the church. Particularly attractive to the Louisville Institute are projects that involve both academics and pastors in genuinely collaborative inquiry. All funded projects should involve substantial opportunity for learning that will benefit the church.
Grant amount: Up to $25,000
Next deadline: October 1, 2012
For more information, go to www.louisville-institute.org
Grant name: Sabbatical Grant for Researchers (and Pastors)
Foundation: Louisville Institute
Grant purpose: The Sabbatical Grant for Researchers assists research and writing projects that will advance religious and theological scholarship in ways that also address practical issues concerning Christian faith and life, pastoral leadership, and/or religious institutions. Ordinarily applicants will be fully employed in accredited academic institutions and will be eligible for up to a full academic year leave from teaching. Pastoral applicants are also encouraged to apply.
Grant amount: Up to $40,000
Next deadline: November 1, 2012
For more information, go to www.louisville-institute.org
For assistance with grant proposals, please contact the Office of Parish Development at 847.825.1432 or via email at apvlahos@sbcglobal.net.
