Pastoral Study Project
The Louisville Institute Pastoral Study Project grant funds in-depth research by Christian ministry leaders on pressing issues facing North American churches and faith communities.
Funder: Louisville Institute
Due Dates: August 1, 2024: Full application deadline (2025 PSP cycle) | August 8, 2024: Letters of recommendation due | August 15, 2025: Full application deadline (2026 PSP cycle) | August 20, 2025: Letters of recommendation due | August 12, 2026: Full application deadline (2027 PSP awards cycle) | August 19, 2026: Letters of recommendation due
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project (individual or team, max 3 people); project period up to 18 months.
Summary: Supports North American Christian ministry leaders to pursue in-depth study and research on key questions facing churches and faith communities.
Description
The Louisville Institute Pastoral Study Project (PSP) grant provides up to $20,000 to support clergy, lay leaders, and ministry staff in the United States and Canada as they step away from daily responsibilities to explore pressing questions about Christian life, ministry, and the church’s role in society. The program encourages research, reflection, and creative inquiry, with outcomes shared through publications, digital media, presentations, and other formats. Projects must address issues central to the vitality and flourishing of North American Christian faith communities.
