Grant for Researchers - Louisville Institute
Supports scholarly research on North American Christianity and ministry, emphasizing projects that connect academic work with church life and religious practice.
Funder: Louisville Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Full application deadline (projected) | September 2026: Letters of recommendation due from recommenders (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $55,000 per project (max 25 awards per cycle); project period: April 2027–December 2028 (typical)
Summary: Supports scholarly research on North American Christianity, ministry, and related fields, with projects that bridge academic work and church life.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Louisville Institute Grant for Researchers (GFR) is designed to support academic and scholarly research that advances understanding of North American Christianity, ministry practice, religious trends, faith-based institutions, and religion’s intersection with social issues. The program encourages projects that connect scholarship with the lived experience of the church in North America. Grants may fund sabbaticals, research leave, or project-specific costs, and are open to both individual scholars and small teams (up to three members). The GFR merges previous Louisville Institute project and sabbatical grants into a single, flexible program that responds to evolving academic and ecclesial needs.
