Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants (Worshiping Communities)
Funder: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (Lilly Endowment funded)
Fit for our work: Open to new churches and church plants, congregations, nursing homes, and other worshiping communities—fits a safe quiet worship space, shut-in ministry settings, and intergenerational discipleship.
Amount: $8,000–$25,000
Deadline: Next cycle: applications open July 15, 2026; deadline October 15, 2026 (projects begin January 15, 2027)
Ministry areas: church plant / ministry, quiet space, shut-ins, youth & children
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Eligibility often depends on location, denomination, or 501(c)(3) status. Verify requirements on the funder’s page before applying. We list real, currently published opportunities that match our ministry themes; listing is not a guarantee of award.
