Our Purpose

All prospective applicant must have its own 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status conferred by the Internal Revenue Service or be a tax supported entity of the government.  The Foundation does not accept applications from Individuals, Congregations, Christian/Parochial Grade Shools, Pre-schools, Daycare Centers or ministries that operate within and/or under Congregational 501 (c) (3) tax exempt certification.  In addition the foundation does not fund ministries and organizations whose primary work is done in foreign countries.  Finally, the foundation will not make a grant for more then 50% of the grant seeker’s total need.

Priority will be given to grant requests that help the Foundation realize it’s three main goals – Lutheran Higher Education, Health and Human Care, and Faith Strengthening.

The Foundation Board of Directors has directed its geographic focus for all Health and Human Care to an area within 50 miles of Fremont, Nebraska.  Grants related to Faith Strengthening will be directed primarily to Nebraska and in select circumstances, her contiguous states of Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Applications are accepted via electronic submission only. Any ministry or organization may access the grant portal by registering that organization on the "apply for a grant" tab on this website. Current granting parameters, application requirements, and deadlines are available to view in the portal.