Guidelines for Mission Grant Proposal

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING A MISSION GRANT PROPOSAL APPLICATION

Submit your Mission Grant Proposal Application by February 15, 2024

WHO MAY SUBMIT A MISSION GRANT PROPOSAL APPLICATION?

• An individual LWML member, local group or zone
• An LCMS Board for National or International Mission
• An LCMS approved organization (Recognized Service Organization)
• An LCMS District Task Force

WHAT IS THE LWML AD CRITERIA FOR MISSION GRANTS?

• Be mission in emphasis, extending the ministry of the Word.
• Be current and ready for implementation.
• Be well-documented. (The Grant Proposal Application provides space for documentation.)
• Must not be for renovations, repair work, or certain equipment.
• Must not necessitate a permanent subsidy from the funds.
• Must not be used to cover deficits or shortages.

WHERE WILL I GET MY IDEAS FOR A MISSION GRANT PROPOSAL?

• Speak to your Pastor about the mission outreach opportunities in your church’s neighborhood: children, teens, young adults, seniors, single households, families, people with disabilities, individuals who are homeless or food insecure.
• Consider the ministry needs of LCMS schools to foster faith formation.
• Consider the financial needs of Concordia University System students training for full-time church vocations. • Consider the financial needs of LCMS Seminary students.
• Consider supporting LCMS Pastors, Deaconesses and Missionaries.
• Consider programs providing health services, mental health services, and/or social services.

WHAT DO I DO ONCE I HAVE AN IDEA FOR A MISSION GRANT PROPOSAL?

• Successfully answer “yes” to the following questions.
  • Does it meet all LWML Carolinas District criteria stated above?
  • Does the proposal have the support of the Executive or Managing Director of the proposed recipient? (For example: if a congregation, the Pastor; if a school, the Principal.)
  • Do you have all the information needed to describe the mission project? See the application.
  • Do you have 2-3 photographs representing the mission project and will you be able to obtain a signed Photo Release Form?

NOW WHAT DO I DO?

1. Access and complete the Mission Grant Proposal Application below

2. When you press submit, your application will be submitted to the Carolinas District VP of Mission Outreach, 2-3 photographs, and a Photo Release Form and resolution by February 15, 2024 to: lwmlcdvpmissionor@gmail.com

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY APPLICATION WHEN IT IS RECEIVED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR MISSION OUTREACH?

1. The email submission is dated and checked to make sure the application is complete and that the photographs and Photo Release Forms are included.

2. The copies are distributed to the Mission Grants Committee and reviewed for adherence to the LWML Carolinas District criteria.

3. It is presented to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for approval.

4. It is presented to the LWML Carolinas District Pastoral Counselors for approval.

5. It is presented to the Southeastern District LCMS for approval. After the review and approval process, it is determined whether or not your proposal will be placed on the ballot. You will be notified of the decision.

WHAT DO I DO IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact the Vice President of Mission Outreach at lwmlcdvpmissionor@gmail.com