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Thrivent Action Teams

Up to $250 in seed money for a volunteer project, such as a fundraiser, educational event or service activity, led by a Thrivent member.

Amount
Up to $250 seed money
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Rolling
Who this fits
Private school · Homeschool co‑opA Thrivent member can lead a small volunteer project, for example for a nonprofit or church school or a co-op.
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National
Last checked
Oct 1, 2026on thrivent.com
Apply on the funder’s site↗(opens thrivent.com in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Whether a project can benefit a for-profit school (an earlier version of the page said projects can't support for-profit businesses).

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Find a Thrivent member (16+) to lead the project
  2. Step 2: Plan a service project, fundraiser or educational event that doesn't benefit the leader

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Thrivent Action Teams are an exclusive benefit of Thrivent membership, available only to Thrivent clients with membership.”
In the funder’s own words, from thrivent.com, checked Oct 1, 2026.

Benefit members can lead up to two projects per calendar year; associate members, one.

  • Led by a Thrivent member (16+)
  • Volunteer project: service, fundraiser or educational event
  • Not self-benefiting

Timing

Rolling; up to 2 per year for benefit members

Related guides

  • Church-hosted schools and co-ops: the model, what to put in writing, what to ask

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

Spot something out of date? Tell us and we’ll re-check it against the funder’s page.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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