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January 17, 2012

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Joshua Grant Program Proposals Due March 30th

Itasca, IL – Wheat Ridge Ministries, in partnership with the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Chicagoland Regional Financial Office, is accepting proposals for the Joshua Grant Program, which will award matching grants of up to $10,000 over two years to inspire congregations toward courageous service in their community. Funds will be granted to health and human care projects that are new and innovative. Grants will be available to Lutheran congregations in the Thrivent Chicagoland Region and congregations are expected to contribute a 50% match to the project through budgeted funds, special gifts or fundraisers.

Wheat Ridge Ministries and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans also provide resources to aid the grantees in additional planning, implementing and evaluating their programs. These resources include webinars, workshops and expert consultations. Grantees are expected to participate in a portion of these events as a component of the grant.

Lutheran congregations within the Thrivent Chicagoland Region interested in applying for a Joshua Grant can visit www.wheatridge.org/joshuagrants to review the requirements and download a grant application. The deadline for submitting a grant proposal is March 30, 2012. Grants will be awarded by June 1, 2012.

Wheat Ridge will host a webinar on March 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. (CST) to answer questions about the application, specifically the Outcome Measurement Plan. Register for the webinar here.

Funding for the Joshua Grant Program is raised at the annual Seeds of Hope Award dinner, which will be held on March 3, 2012.

For more information about the Joshua Grant Program, contact Wheat Ridge Ministries at 800.762.6748 or by email at grants@wheatridge.org.

Wheat Ridge Ministries is a nonprofit organization that helps a variety of health and human care initiatives get off the ground by providing the initial funding and support they need to thrive. Our efforts are focused on improving the health of the whole person, by addressing wellness of body, mind and spirit. Currently, more than 70 ministries around the world are receiving assistance through Wheat Ridge. To learn more, visit our website at www.wheatridge.org.