Bold Ideas Grants 2026

Applications are now being accepted for Bold Ideas grants. As announced at the 2025 Synod Assembly, grants are available to encourage congregations in trying bold ideas for loving their neighbors and putting faith into action in their communities. The Bold Ideas grant review committee will be meeting in February and April to consider applications and award grants. If you have a bold idea for outreach in your community, consider applying! Deadline for consideration at February review is February 6, 2026. Deadline for consideration at April review is April 10, 2026. Email completed application to Sue Ellen Spotts, Director for Evangelical Mission at sueellen.spotts@elca.org

Get application here:  https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Application.Bold-Ideas-Grantsv2.pdf