Beginning in October 2025, MALIM’s Board of Directors has designated funding to support Southeastern District Lutheran Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Funding can be used for a wide variety of purposes and projects with an emphasis in two main areas:

Community Engagement & Family Support
• Parent Education: Workshops, faith and family nights.
• Community Partnerships: Collaborations with local nonprofits or churches.
• Family Resource Centers: Clothing closets, food pantries, support services.

Faith-Based and Character Education (specific to Lutheran schools)
• Christian Curriculum Resources: New materials, devotions, or service project support.
• Mission & Outreach Programs: Student-led service initiatives, community partnerships.
• Chapel Ministry Expansion: Efforts to expand Chapel experiences for students and families

Lutheran schools are defined to include Early Childhood Centers through High Schools.

To begin the grant process, complete the inquiry form below.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM

In May 2018 the Luther Memorial School Foundation of Richmond, VA entrusted MALIM with nearly $800,000 in funds to be used to make grants to support K-8 Lutheran schools in the Southeastern District-LCMS. These grants were to be used for projects such as upgrading technology, capital improvements, purchasing curricula, developing fine arts programs, and partially funding additions to school staff. The Foundation intended that all funds would be expended within five years of the gift being made to MALIM. The first cycle of school grants was given for the 2019-2020 school year.

This grant program concluded in June 2021 after all funds have been awarded.

See our GRANTS HISTORY page for a list of past grant awards.