Apply for a Grant
Applying for a Grant
Siebert Lutheran Foundation supports ministries and projects based in Lutheran churches and organizations that advance one or more of our funding priorities. Before applying, review our eligibility requirements, what we fund, and the outcomes we seek to support.
Before you apply
Grant Cycles
New Portal for spring 2027!
Applications will be submitted through our new online grant portal, powered by Foundant. Please review the account instructions below before getting started.
Grant Cycle | Letter of Intent (LOI) Due | Grant Application Due | Decision Date | Payout Date* |
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Please note: We accept building-related capital requests in both grant cycles, but an organization may only have one active grant per calendar year. If your organization has program/operating needs and a capital need, you may combine them into one request. Capital amount requested on LOI/Application should not exceed 10% of the project budget.
*Can vary based on payment schedule and grant conditions.
Set up access to the new grant portal
Siebert is returning to Foundant, the system we used before May 2019. Some returning applicants already have an account. Each organization should have only one profile, with multiple users as needed. If you are unsure whether you or your organization already has an account, contact grants@siebertfoundation.org or 414.269.2832 before creating a new profile.
Step 1: Log On or Create an Account
Find the scenario below that best describes you, then follow the instructions on the logon page.
Scenario 1: You applied to Siebert in May 2019 or prior and are at the same organization, using the same email address.
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Click on “Forgot your Password?” and you will receive an email to reset your password.
Scenario 2: You applied to Siebert in May 2019 or prior, but are now at a different organization, using a different email address.
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Click on “Create a New Account” and you will be prompted to complete Organization and User information.
Scenario 3: You have applied to Siebert in May 2019 or after, or are not sure if you’ve applied before, or have never applied before.
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Click on “Create a New Account” and you will be prompted to complete Organization and User information.
For Scenario 1
After you have reset your password and logged into the system:
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Click on the person icon in the upper right.
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Select “Edit My Profile.”
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Update any outdated information or add any missing information.
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If there is old or missing information you are unable to edit, email the changes to grants@siebertfoundation.org.
For Scenarios 2 and 3
Step 3A: Create an account.
Step 3B: Take Siebert’s eligibility quiz. Before you can start a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), this short quiz confirms that your organization meets Siebert Lutheran Foundation’s baseline eligibility requirements, including denominational affiliation (ELCA, LCMS, or WELS) and geographic location. If you meet the requirements, you can begin completing an LOI.
Step 2: Submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
When completing the Letter of Inquiry (LOI), you will be asked to select from one of Siebert's three funding areas that is most applicable to your program/project . Please contact us if you are unsure which funding area your program/project falls into. NOTE: The new grant portal uses one application form across funding areas and for requests covering one or multiple programs. Some questions vary based on the funding area selected.
Staff will notify you by email whether your LOI is approved or denied approximately five business days after the grant cycle’s LOI deadline. If approved, you will receive instructions for completing a full application.
Step 3: Submit a Grant Application
After submitting an application, you will receive an email confirmation and Foundation staff will contact you with follow-up questions and request a site visit or meeting if necessary. After conducting the necessary due diligence, Foundation staff will determine if the grant application will be presented to the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors make funding decisions based on the schedule in the table above. Foundation staff will advise in writing of the Board's decision regarding your application. If approved, you are required to sign and return the Foundation's Grant Agreement prior to distribution of funds.
Grant portal help and resources
Foundant’s tutorials explain how to complete forms, upload files, use your dashboard, and work with colleagues.
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Grant Portal Guide
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Submit a Follow-Up Form—including grant agreements, reports, and donor acknowledgment letters
Questions? Email grants@siebertfoundation.org or call 414.269.2832.
Outcomes Reporting
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After a grant request is approved and funds disbursed, the organization is required to report on progress toward expected results.
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A final outcomes report will be required at completion of the project. In some instances, interim reports during the lifetime of the project will also be required. This will be detailed in the terms of the Grant Agreement. These reports are completed in the online grant portal.
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An organization may only have one active Siebert Lutheran Foundation grant each year. However, in special circumstances, permission may be given to submit a proposal for a new project or program. Follow-up reports must be submitted prior to applying for new funding.
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