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Lilly Endowment Inc.

Serving Neighbors Through Congregational Collaborations Initiative

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Jan 19, 2027 · 103 days left
Award size
Up to $5M
Match ?
Not stated: check the official notice · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Private college or university
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)

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About this grant

Concept papers for programs helping Christian congregations collaborate with local charities to serve community needs. Planning grants up to $50,000 in March 2027; invited implementation grants up to $5 million.

Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Dec29
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Jan12
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Jan16
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Jan19
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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