2026 Grants to Congregations, for Ministry Start-up or a New or Expanded Ministry in Existing Practices

LFCNA has long been supportive of new Faith Community Nurse (FCN) ministry start-ups and are acutely aware of the challenging financial situations of congregations. In response to this need, LFCNA will again provide funds for start-up of a new ministry or development of a new focus of ministry in an existing FCN practice, for three (3) Lutheran congregations in 2026. Congregations may request up to $750.00 in grant funding. This may include funding for the FCN Preparation Course, a computer, equipment or supplies to support care of congregants, and/or specific programmatic costs such as books, speakers, training, etc. We will not fund salaries, physical space renovations, and utilities; nor do we provide funds to individuals. 

The application is available HERE.

• After a Dementia Diagnosis, What's Next? Planning, Caregiving, and Questions to Ask /December 9 - See the National Events page
• December and January Health Observances - see column to the left
• A new national educational offering: Beyond Wellness: How Restoring the Religious Roots of Spiritual Practices Can Heal Us. Check the national events page.
• An Authors series from United Lutheran Seminary --- 4 authors will present between now (July 30) and the end of the year! Again, check our national events page.
• Wellness tips for November and December - see far left hand column

Jean Bokinskie (Region 3) does the work of finding appropriate research articles, gives a brief review of the content and summarizes implications for FCN practice. 

There are new articles posted every two months on the odd months.

Go to Members Only and click on Research Reviews.

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