Through the Thriving Congregations Initiative, Lilly Endowment seeks to help charitable organizations—especially those committed to supporting the vitality of congregations—develop new or strengthen existing programs that equip congregations to:
The aim of the initiative is to help congregations strengthen their ministries and thrive so they can better help people deepen their relationships with God, enhance their connections with each other and contribute to the flourishing of their communities and the world.
The Endowment has made grants to 92 organizations for Thriving Congregations Initiative. A complete list of grantees for this initiative is available here. Charitable organizations in the United States with Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and public charity status were eligible to submit proposals for Thriving Congregations by June 1, 2020.
Email us at thrivingcongregations@lei.org.