Foundation Grants Total $374K+ in 2024

In 2024, the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana awarded over $374,000 to support various Methodist-related ministries statewide. Since 1992, the Foundation’s grants program has provided more than $8 million to strengthen the Louisiana United Methodist Church and its outreach.

One of the year's most significant grants was awarded to The Community Lighthouse at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in New Orleans East. This funding will help the church provide critical public health support in the aftermath of hurricanes and storms by serving as a cooling station, a reliable place to charge medical devices and electronics, and a facility for storing life-saving medications requiring refrigeration.

The Foundation’s grants program is committed to four key outreach areas: equipping clergy and laity for ministry, developing innovative ministries, fostering connections with the church, community, and Louisiana Conference, and responding to or preparing for natural disasters.www.umf.org/grants

In November, the Foundation launched Envision, its first quarterly grants newsletter. This email publication highlights the transformative work being done across Louisiana through the faith-driven initiatives of grant recipients.

Visit www.umf.org/grants to subscribe to the newsletter, apply for grants or learn more about the Foundation’s programs.