Lilly Endowment Inc. launches new Compelling Preaching Initiative

Through the Compelling Preaching Initiative, Lilly Endowment seeks to cultivate practices among aspiring and active preachers that can help them to proclaim the gospel to a variety of audiences in more engaging and effective ways. Eligible charitable organizations in the United States may submit proposals to develop new and/or enhance existing programs that present promising strategies to further the aim of the initiative.

Eligible organizations may submit proposals for up to $1.25 million that may be used for up to a five-year period to plan and implement their programs. The Endowment anticipates awarding approximately 60 grants to charitable organizations that submit the most promising and compelling proposals.

The Endowment will host information sessions to review the Request for Proposals and application process. Submit an online Interest Form with Letter of Interest by March 1, 2023. Complete proposals are to be submitted by May 15, 2023.