The Mission Endowment Fund was established for the purpose of providing partners and friends the opportunity to make charitable gifts to Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church that will become a permanent source of financial support above and beyond the Annual Budget of the Congregation.

Eligibility

Grants may be awarded to fund projects to help or enhance programs, projects or activities that are innovative and effective.

These ministry grants must work toward fulfilling the mission and vision of Spirit of Joy Lutheran. Grants are made for one-time funding needs. Grants will not be awarded to outside organizations. The Spirit of Joy Mission Endowment Committee reserves the right to not seek or allow grants in any given year due to financial and/or economic circumstances.

Grants are available in relation to each existing sub-fund of the Mission Endowment Fund. Funds and their purpose will be made available at the time applications open each year.  

How to Apply

1. Complete the grant application form.
2. A separate application must be completed for each project. If more than one application is submitted, indicate which project has priority.
3. Digital or original signatures are required.
4. Typically, grants may be awarded on an annual basis with deadlines of October 1 of each year. Grants may be awarded in times of emergency or unforeseen circumstances that have time sensitive deadlines.

The Mission Endowment Committee will acknowledge receipt of all completed grant applications.

How Proposals are Processed and Grants Awarded

• Endowment Committee shall receive all grant applications.
• Funding decisions are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on funds available and the merits of each request.
• Priority consideration will be given to grants that will be for items that are not funded through the General Fund. Applications for ministries will need to demonstrate a strong and meaningful connection to fulfilling the mission and ministry of Spirit of Joy.
• The Mission Endowment Committee will make recommendations to the Leadership Team of Spirit of Joy. The Leadership Team has final say in the approval of applications and disbursement of funds. There are several possible recommendations/actions that may be taken regarding any application: 1) The request may be approved and recommended for either full or partial funding; 2) The request may be approved for a “challenge” or “matching” grant; 3) Action on the request may be tabled and additional information requested; 4) The grant may be denied
• Each applicant will be advised of the action taken by the Mission Endowment Committee and Leadership Team.
• The Mission Endowment Committee reserves the right to not seek or allow grants in any given year due to financial and/or economic circumstances.
• If you have questions, please contact either the Chair of the Mission Endowment Team.