Proposed Mission Grants for the 2026–2028 Biennium

Apple of His Eye Mission Society is dedicated to sharing the Gospel with the Jewish community, particularly in Israel, through personal evangelism and relationship-building. This grant will support the recruitment, training, and deployment of mission teams to Tel Aviv, where they will engage individuals with the message of salvation through Jesus, the Messiah.

Mission teams will participate in outreach efforts that include Scripture distribution, public engagement, and one-on-one conversations, as well as supporting a developing Lutheran ministry. In a largely secular environment, these efforts provide meaningful opportunities to share the hope found in Christ.

As openness to spiritual conversations increases, particularly among younger generations, this ministry seeks to respond with faithful and intentional outreach. This grant will help expand those efforts, bringing the Gospel to those who may not otherwise hear it.

Grant amount: $8,000

Read Full Application Here: Apple of His Eye Ministry Israel Trips

Child of God Lutheran School seeks to expand its ability to serve students with diverse learning needs by adding a full-time special education resource teacher. As a school that serves the community first, many families seek a Christ-centered education but lack access to specialized academic support.

Currently, limited services make it difficult to fully meet the needs of all learners, and some families are forced to seek alternatives outside of Christian education. This project will allow the school to provide consistent, specialized support, helping students grow academically while remaining in a Christ-centered environment.

Through this expansion, more children will experience both educational success and spiritual growth. This ministry strengthens families and ensures that all students, regardless of learning differences, can hear the Gospel and grow in faith.

Grant amount: $10,000

Read Full Application Here: Child of God Lutheran Equipping All Gods Children

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, seeks to enhance its Food and Clothing Co-op by adding updated freezer equipment to better serve students and their families. Many seminarians face financial challenges as they prepare for church work, and the co-op helps meet essential needs.

Reliable freezer storage is critical for preserving donated food and ensuring consistent availability for students. Updated equipment will improve efficiency, accessibility, and long-term sustainability of the program.

By supporting seminarians in this way, this project helps future pastors and deaconesses focus on their studies and preparation for service in Christ’s Church.

Grant amount: $10,000

Read Full Application Here: CTSFW Freezers

This ministry serves children in residential treatment settings, providing programs that support both physical and mental wellness. Many of these children have experienced trauma and require holistic care.

Through structured activities, counseling, and spiritual support, this program helps children develop healthy habits and a sense of stability. The integration of faith-based care provides additional encouragement and hope.

Funding will support program resources and activities, helping children grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Grant amount: $5,000

Read Full Application Here: Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch At Risk Children

This grant supports a vital LCMS mission in the Dominican Republic that provides Christ-centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Group Home. Residents receive daily spiritual, emotional, and physical care in a loving environment that reflects their God-given dignity and worth.

In a country where individuals with disabilities have historically been neglected and underserved, this ministry serves as a powerful witness to the value of every human life. Through daily devotions, participation in worship, and meaningful relationships, residents experience the love of Christ in both word and action.

Funding will help sustain the ongoing operation of the home, including care services, rehabilitation, and outreach efforts. In addition to transforming the lives of the residents, this ministry also works to change societal attitudes and advocate for greater inclusion, reflecting Christ’s love for “the least of these.”

Grant amount: $7,500

Read Full Application Here: LCMS Giving Great Honor Dominican Republic

This project seeks to expand mercy outreach efforts within the Rocky Mountain District by providing resources and support for congregations ready to grow their ministry impact. It focuses on equipping churches to serve their communities both physically and spiritually.

Through training, resources, and partnership opportunities, congregations are encouraged to take the next step in outreach and mission engagement. These efforts strengthen the Church’s presence in local communities.

This grant will help fund program development and implementation, enabling more congregations to actively share Christ’s love through service and Gospel proclamation.

Grant amount: $8,000

Read Full Application Here: God Cares About You Mercy and Mission

Lutheran Bible Translators works to bring God’s Word to people in their native languages through translation, printing, and distribution. This grant will support the Bible Printing and Distribution Fund, ensuring that newly translated Scriptures can be delivered without delay.

Receiving the Bible in one’s own language allows individuals to engage with God’s Word in a deeply personal and meaningful way. These translations also strengthen local churches and support ongoing discipleship.

Funding will help print and distribute additional Bibles while preparing for future translation projects. Through this effort, more communities will gain access to Scripture and the saving message of Jesus Christ.

Grant amount: $5,000

Read Full Application Here: LBT Bible Printing Fund

This grant supports LCMS mission work in Belize by funding the role of a Volunteer Coordinator who organizes, prepares, and supports mission teams. Through this position, volunteers are equipped with the training, resources, and guidance needed to serve effectively alongside missionaries and local church leaders.

The coordinator ensures that volunteers are both spiritually and practically prepared, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to Gospel proclamation, church planting, and acts of mercy. This role also reduces administrative burdens on missionaries, enabling them to focus more fully on ministry.

By supporting this position, the grant multiplies the impact of mission efforts in Belize. Each prepared volunteer becomes an extension of the mission, helping bring Christ’s love to more individuals and communities.

Grant amount: $5,000

Read Full Application Here: LCMS Belize Volunteer Coordinator

Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin seeks to expand its Adoption Awareness Program, promoting adoption as a Christ-centered, life-affirming choice. Through education, outreach, and counseling, this ministry equips individuals—especially youth—with a better understanding of adoption while addressing misconceptions and stigma.

The program provides holistic support to birthmothers, adoptive families, and children, including mental health services and adoption-specific counseling. By ensuring that women facing unplanned pregnancies are aware of adoption as a viable and compassionate option, LCFS helps them make informed decisions rooted in hope and care.

Grant funding will support expanded outreach efforts, educational programming, and professional services. Through this work, more families will be connected, lives will be supported, and the message of Christ’s love will be shared in meaningful and lasting ways.

Grant amount: $5,000

Read Full Application Here: LCFS Adoption Awareness

This project supports Lutheran Heritage Foundation’s mission work in Tanzania by providing resources for theological education and Christian literature. As the Church continues to grow, there is an increasing need for materials that teach and support Lutheran doctrine.

Through the distribution of books such as Luther’s Small Catechism and other educational resources, this ministry equips pastors, leaders, and congregations to grow in their faith and understanding.

This grant will help meet the demand for these materials, strengthening the Church in Tanzania and supporting ongoing Gospel proclamation.

Grant amount: $6,500

Read Full Application Here: LHF Tanzania

The missions program at Lutheran High School Parker provides students with opportunities to participate in mission work, both locally and globally. These experiences allow students to grow in faith while serving others.

Through hands-on service and Gospel outreach, students develop a deeper understanding of their calling as Christians. These experiences often have a lasting impact on their faith and future involvement in the Church.

This grant will support mission trips, materials, and student participation, helping to form the next generation of Christian leaders.

Grant amount: $10,000

Read Full Application Here: Lutheran High School Missions

The Lutheran Student Center in Springfield, Missouri, serves as a campus ministry to students at Missouri State University. This ministry provides a Christ-centered community where students can grow in faith through worship, Bible study, and fellowship.

College years are often a time of spiritual questioning and transition. The Student Center offers a place where students can remain connected to the Church, receive encouragement, and be grounded in God’s Word.

This grant will support ministry programming and outreach efforts, helping to engage more students with the Gospel and build lasting faith foundations during a critical stage of life.

Grant amount: $1,000

Read Full Application Here: Lutheran Student Center Springfield

Lutherans For Life equips individuals and congregations to be Gospel-motivated voices for life, addressing critical life issues through the truth and compassion found in Jesus Christ. Through Life Ministry Groups in churches, campuses, and communities, this organization provides education, encouragement, and resources that support pastors and laypeople in sharing the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death.

This grant will support the development of new training programs designed to reach multiple generations using modern communication tools. Through video-based and interactive online platforms, Lutherans For Life will expand its ability to equip volunteers more efficiently, allowing them to confidently engage others in conversations about life issues and the hope found in Christ.

As Life Groups grow and expand their outreach, they create opportunities to connect with those both inside and outside the Church. This initiative will strengthen Gospel proclamation, equipping believers to respond to today’s cultural challenges with clarity, compassion, and the life-giving message of Jesus.

Grant amount: $5,000

Read Full Application Here: Lutherans for Life For Life Ministry Development

Lutherans in Medical Missions provides healthcare outreach combined with Gospel proclamation in underserved communities. Through clinics, education, and medical training, this ministry addresses both physical and spiritual needs.

Volunteers are equipped to provide care while sharing the hope found in Christ. These efforts create opportunities to build trust and relationships within communities. This grant will support training, outreach efforts, and mission work, ensuring continued impact through both medical care and Gospel sharing.

Grant amount: $10,000

Read Full Application Here: LMM Wellness and Witness in Belize and Haiti

Lutheran Valley Retreat provides a Christ-centered camp experience for foster youth, many of whom have experienced trauma, neglect, or instability. Through partnership with King’s Team, this program creates a safe and supportive environment where children can experience healing, trust, and faith.

Camp activities, mentorship, and Gospel-centered teaching allow participants to encounter Christ’s love in both word and action. Relationships built with caring adults provide encouragement and stability, often leading to meaningful transformation in the lives of campers.

This grant will help reduce financial barriers, making it possible for more foster youth to attend. Through this ministry, children are given not only a week of camp but also a lasting message of hope in Christ.

Grant amount: $5,000

Read Full Application Here: LVR City to Sanctuary

This ministry provides nutritious meals to individuals experiencing hunger while also sharing the Gospel message. Each meal program includes opportunities for prayer, teaching, and relationship-building.

In communities facing food insecurity, this outreach meets immediate needs while pointing to the lasting hope found in Christ. The combination of physical and spiritual care reflects Christ’s compassion.

Funding will support meal production and distribution, ensuring continued outreach to those in need.

Grant amount: $8,000

Read Full Application Here: Mercy Meals of Colo Spgs

Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat provides spiritual and emotional care for church workers and individuals facing significant life challenges. Through counseling, retreats, and Christ-centered support, participants experience healing and renewal.

Many individuals who would benefit from these services are unable to afford them. Scholarships make it possible for those in need to receive care.

This grant will provide financial assistance for participants, ensuring that more individuals can experience restoration and encouragement through this ministry.

Grant amount: $8,000

Read Full Application Here: Ministry Scholarships for Shepherds Canyon

MOST Ministries provides short-term mission opportunities that combine acts of service with Gospel proclamation. This grant will support the use of translators, enabling mission teams to communicate effectively with individuals in diverse cultural and linguistic settings.

Clear communication is essential for sharing the Gospel and building meaningful relationships. Translators help bridge language barriers, allowing volunteers to connect more deeply with those they serve.

Funding will ensure that mission teams can effectively share Christ’s love across cultures. Through this work, the Gospel is made accessible to more people, regardless of language.

Grant amount: $6,000

Read Full Application Here: MOST Ministries In Every Tongue

Phil’s Friends provides Christ-centered support to individuals facing cancer through personalized care packages and ongoing encouragement. Each package includes comfort items, practical supplies, and a Bible, offering both physical support and spiritual hope.

In addition, recipients receive monthly Cards of Hope for a full year, reminding them they are not alone and pointing them to the love of Christ. These consistent touches provide encouragement during one of life’s most difficult journeys.

As cancer diagnoses continue to rise, the demand for these services has increased significantly. This grant will help expand outreach efforts, ensuring more individuals receive comfort, encouragement, and the life-giving message of the Gospel.

Grant amount: $5,000

Read Full Application Here: Phil's Friends Care Packages

This grant supports a feeding program that provides daily meals to children in Haiti while also sharing the Gospel. In a country facing widespread poverty and food insecurity, access to consistent nutrition is a significant challenge for many families.

Through this ministry, children receive not only physical nourishment but also spiritual care through prayer, Bible teaching, and Christian education. These daily interactions create opportunities to share the love of Christ in meaningful and life-changing ways.

Funding will help sustain meal programs and outreach efforts, ensuring that children continue to be fed both physically and spiritually. This project reflects Christ’s compassion by meeting immediate needs while pointing to eternal hope.

Grant amount: $3,000

Read Full Application Here: Trinity Hope Feeding Hungry Souls in Haiti

This grant supports Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care and its partnership with Lutheran congregations in Mexico serving communities affected by poverty, displacement, and limited resources. These ministries provide both physical care and spiritual nourishment through worship, feeding programs, and discipleship.

In communities where many struggle to meet basic needs, these congregations serve as centers of hope. Children receive meals, families receive support, and individuals of all ages hear the Gospel in their own language. The ministry also encourages and equips future church workers within these communities.

Funding will provide food resources and Spanish-language Lutheran materials, enabling continued and expanded outreach. Through this work, both immediate needs and eternal hope are addressed, strengthening the Church in Mexico.

Grant amount: $10,000

Read Full Application Here: Ysleta Bringing Gospel to Mexico Missions