Pastoral Study Project
Available to Leaders in Pastoral Leadership, Ordained, and Lay Positions.

ORGANIZATION

LOUISVILLE INSTITUTE

PROGRAM

Pastoral Study Project  – Available to leaders in pastoral leadership, ordained, and lay positions.

DESCRIPTION

The main purpose of this grant is to give Christian pastoral leaders the time and money to step away from their daily work and study a deep question about Christian life, religious practices, or the challenges and opportunities facing the church and the wider world. It is for research and reflection, and grantees usually share what they learn through books, blogs, public presentations, or other media. The money can be used for salary replacement, research resources, or travel for the project. It is not for a degree program (like a Ph.D. or D.Min.).

ELIGIBILITY

The grant is open to skilled clergy, lay leaders, and staff who work in diverse Christian ministry settings in the United States and Canada. You must have received theological education or training for Christian leadership. The grant is aimed at individuals or small teams who want to do research—it’s not a congregational grant like the Lilly Clergy Renewal Program. The applicant must live in the U.S. or Canada.

AMOUNT

Up to $20,000

DEADLINE

August 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EDT). Check the website below for updates on this grant.

APPLICATION

https://louisville-institute.org/programs-grants-and-fellowships/grants/pastoral-study-project/