Skilled and innovative clergy, lay leaders, and staff in North America.; Employed in diverse ministry contexts in the United States and Canada.; Must have received theological education, training, and/or mentoring.; Not for degree programs (M.Div., D.Min., Ph.D., Th.D.).; Ineligible: seminary staff/faculty/students, advisory board members, immediate family.
Requirements
Application elements: personal information, project description, detailed budget, colleague affirmation.; Letters of recommendation due August 20, 2025.; Attend PSP Consultation in January 2026 (expenses covered).; May only apply for one LI grant or fellowship between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026.; Previous LI grants/fellowships must be completed with final reports submitted.
Application materials
Online application form; Project proposal; Detailed budget; Letters of recommendation
How to apply
Apply online via www.louisville-institute.org.; Submit all application elements through the online portal.; Teams can apply together (up to three people); designate a project director.; Share proposal with colleagues for feedback before submitting.
Important dates
Application Due Date: August 15, 2025; Letters of Recommendation Due: August 20, 2025; Awards Announced: November 2025; PSP Consultation: January 2026; Project Timeframe: January 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Documents
2026 PSP Application Guide (PDF)
Contact
Email: grants@louisville-institute.org
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