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Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars
Funding for worship-focused scholarly research
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Quebec
Overview
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants support year-long research projects connecting Christian worship with other academic disciplines. Awards range from $8,000 to $25,000 and can support work in preaching, music, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and related worship practices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 8,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Year-long scholarly research connecting worship with another discipline.
- Projects focused on worship practices such as prayer, preaching, music, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper.
- Research using publications, forums, seminars, artistic engagement, or residencies with worshiping communities.
Documents Needed
- Application answers
- Organization tax ID number
- Proposal for the grant project
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Teacher-scholars at seminary, divinity school, college, or university.
- Scholars at public or private accredited nonprofit institutions.
- Applicants in the United States or Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals seeking dissertation research funding
- Applicants with a current personal grant from a Lilly Endowment Inc.-funded program
- Teacher-scholars serving simultaneously as project director for a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching worshiping communities grant
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Dissertation research
- Simultaneous service as a project director for a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching worshiping communities grant
- Applications from individuals with a current personal grant from a Lilly Endowment Inc.-funded program
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a team of evaluators.
- Projects are assessed for theme, community relevance, and connection to the applicant’s prior work.
- Projects are also reviewed for feasibility within a one-year timeframe and collaboration with a worshiping community.
- Applicants are notified through the grant system after review.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the online Grant Management System.
- Incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
- A mid-year report, a year-end report, and a research output are required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars?
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants support year-long research projects connecting Christian worship with other academic disciplines. Awards range from $8,000 to $25,000 and can support work in preaching, music, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and related worship practices.
How much funding can be received?
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars program?
To be eligible for the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars program, you must:
Teacher-scholar at an accredited nonprofit institution
Research links worship and another discipline
Connected to a worshiping community
What expenses are eligible under Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars?
Year-long scholarly research connecting worship with another discipline.
Projects focused on worship practices such as prayer, preaching, music, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper.
Research using publications, forums, seminars, artistic engagement, or residencies with worshiping communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars?
You can contact Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW) by email at worshipgrants@calvin.edu or by phone at none.
Where is the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars available?
The Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants for Teacher-Scholars is a Grant and Funding