Women of the ELCA (WELCA) Grants

Women of the ELCA grants embody our purpose in Jesus Christ to grow our faith, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing in the church, society and the world.

How to Register

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Support for Ministry

Katie’s Fund Grants Reflect God’s Love for All

We prioritize funding that fosters the growth of discipleship among the participants of Women of the ELCA so that they might more fully live out the mission and purpose of our organization.

Partners in Development, Sharing and Theology

Grants are available to support programs, resources and opportunities for participants in Women of the ELCA; congregational, inter-congregational and special units of Women of the ELCA; synodical organizations of Women of the ELCA; and the churchwide organization of Women of the ELCA.

Mobilizing Action

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WELCA Grants

Katie’s Fund Supports New Initiatives in Faith and Leadership

The Katharina von Bora Luther Endowment Fund (known as “Katie’s Fund”) was created to support programs, resources and opportunities in leadership development, global sharing and living theology. Using interest earnings from Katie's Fund, grants of $500 to $5,000 are available to individuals or group applicants, with priority given to new initiatives. The next grant application round will open in November.

Raising Up Healthy Women & Girls Seed Grant

Raising up Healthy Women and Girls Grants are for Congregational units or Synodical Women's Organizations who need seed money for a health initiative—a project aimed at improving healthy living for girls and women. You can find out more about such initiatives and past projects here.