Siebert Lutheran Foundation's Growing the Body of Christ Grants

Siebert Lutheran Foundation's Growing the Body of Christ Grants is sponsored by Siebert Lutheran Foundation. Supports Lutheran churches in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with capital requests over $50,000 to strengthen congregations and develop leaders.

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Siebert Lutheran Foundation welcomes you to learn more about the Lutheran ministries and nonprofits we partner with to Grow the Body of Christ, Educate While Sharing the Gospel, and Serve as the Hands and Feet of Christ. Join us to increase our collective impact to glorify the Kingdom! Instructions and fo rms to apply online J oin Siebert S erves to increase your philanthropic impact Learn more about our grantee partners NEW!

Community Impact Report Discover stories of impact, highlighting $4. 5M in grants and over $600,000 raised through Siebert Serves in 2025. 2026 Inspired to Thrive Conference Join leaders from Lutheran ministry, education, and nonprofit sectors for fellowship, learning, and renewal.

​ Beyond the Pantry: Building Connection, Dignity, and Stability Join us for this series of interactive, hands-on online workshops for food pantries.. Get the 101 on Siebert's Grant Process! Empowering Students and Communities How does Siebert's investment strategy drive long-term impact?

See snapshots of collaborative philanthropy in action. Learn about the Principles Underlying Siebert's Work and how they guide funding decisions. Is your project a good fit?

Siebert has three funding priorities, initiatives we strive to support in each priority, and desired short, intermediate, and long term outcomes. Siebert Lutheran Foundation, for the first time in its nearly 45-year history, is accepting funds from donors and foundations who align with Siebert’s funding priorities and wish to increase their impact.

Through leveraging the expertise Siebert has developed over its decades of achieving Gospel impact in the church and community, philanthropists can benefit from its: Deep knowledge of the Lutheran community and its leaders in Wisconsin, especially Greater Milwaukee Professional program officers with a defined and analytical due diligence process Follow-up reporting and outcomes evaluation to assess impact Unrestricted current or planned gifts and/or named Endowed Fund options.

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