Description

Lilly Endowment’s Serving Neighbors Through Congregational Collaborations Initiative supports organizations that help Christian congregations and local charitable organizations work together to address community needs. Potential partners include human and social service agencies, youth-serving organizations, arts and cultural organizations, neighborhood associations, and parks and outdoor recreation organizations. The initiative aims both to improve quality of life for individuals and families and to deepen Christian faith and congregational vitality through service to neighbors.

Programs should help congregations identify community priorities, build relationships with local organizations, jointly plan collaborative endeavors, and launch and sustain successful partnerships. Possible focus areas include hunger, mental health, domestic violence, education, youth development, arts, recreation, and community building. The national, competitive initiative uses planning grants followed by invited implementation proposals.