Lorenz Family Foundation
Christian school project grants
Project grants for Christian elementary and secondary schools, usually $5,000 to $30,000. Start with a short letter of inquiry sent by email in November or December.
- Amount
- Generally $5,000 to $30,000
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2026 (81 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private school · MicroschoolNonprofit Christian K-12 schools anywhere in the US. Funds one-time projects, not day-to-day costs or buildings.For Christian schools
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 10, 2026on lorenzfamilyfoundation.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- The page also says letters 'may be submitted at any time', which conflicts with the November to December window. We list the window.
- Whether a very small or new microschool would be a good fit; the foundation prefers projects beyond what local donors can fund.
What to do now
- Step 1: Check that your school is a 501(c)(3) and the project is a one-time project
- Step 2: Write a letter of inquiry (2 pages max) with the items the foundation lists, including proof of 501(c)(3) status and the estimated amount
- Step 3: Email it between November 1 and December 31
- Step 4: If a trustee is interested, they will contact you and may send a full application
- Step 5: Winners file a final report and share results with other Christian schools
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Priority will be given to grants to Christian elementary and secondary schools nationally and internationally.”
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The foundation likes projects that are new or creative, help students grow in faith, and can be shared with other schools. It won't pay for ongoing operating costs, capital costs or building campaigns.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Christian school
- A one-time project (not operating costs or buildings)
- Letter of inquiry, 2 pages max, by email
Timing
Letters of inquiry are accepted only November 1 to December 31, for projects funded the next year. If no trustee contacts you by July 1, the request wasn't picked that year.