Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs
Applying
The 2023 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs Request for Proposals are available below as sample materials which provide a full description of eligibility requirements, the application and submission process, and program guidelines. The Indiana and National programs have different Request for Proposals and fillable forms, please select the appropriate links below.
The 2024 Request for Proposals will be published here in early November and will include the 2024 program year application deadline.
2023 Application Window Now Closed
The 2023 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs application window is now closed and we are no longer receiving proposals. The application window for the 2024 program year will open in early November when updated Request for Proposals are published to the Resources for Grant Seekers section of this website. The deadline for the 2024 program year will be announced within the pages of the updated RFPs. Proposals accepted during the 2024 program year will be for renewal leaves planned for 2025. The date and registration link for our annual Information Webinar will be announced here in late summer.
Important Note
Beginning with the 2021 programs, the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs made two significant changes regarding eligibility for, and design of, clergy renewal leaves.
- First, in the National program, pastors are now considered eligible if they are ordained, currently serving in a ministerial role within a local congregation, in good standing with their denomination or network, and have shown a commitment to education. This last standard may be met in a variety of ways, including completion of contextually appropriate and accredited certificate, undergraduate, and Master degree programs.
- Second, congregations and pastors may, if desired, propose a series of shorter leaves (taken across no more than 24 months) in place of the uninterrupted 3-4 month leaves that traditionally have been encouraged. We anticipate still that the total amount of time in which the pastor is away is a minimum of three months. The intent behind this greater flexibility is to allow pastors and congregations to experience renewal in a rhythm that best fits their needs.
Indiana Clergy Renewal Program
Application materials for the 2023 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations are now available. The Request for Proposals booklet includes a full description of the application and submission process, program guidelines and eligibility.
Indiana Request for Proposals (RFP)
Request for Proposals for the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations
Fillable Paper Application Pages from the Request for Proposals for the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations
Please note: complete these forms in your web browser before saving to your computer.
National Clergy Renewal Program
Application materials for the 2023 Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program are now available. The Request for Proposals booklet includes a full description of the application and submission process, program guidelines and eligibility.
National Request for Proposals (RFP)
Request for Proposals for the Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program
Fillable Paper Application Pages from the Request for Proposals for the Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program
Please note: complete these forms in your web browser before saving to your computer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXYQkz7lzSI
2023 Informational Webinar
What will make your heart sing?
November 4, 2022
This recording of our live Information Webinar hosted by our Director, Dr. Rob Saler, includes a word from our Lilly Endowment Program Director, offers an overview of the programs, highlights important information about how to apply, and answers audience questions.
