THE CHRISTOPH AND CAROLINE
KELLER FUND FOR MISSION
2026–27 Grant Announcement
The Christoph and Caroline Keller Fund for Mission is an endowment fund of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas created to assist in funding programs for mission outreach.
Grant Priorities
Biennial grants from Keller Fund investment proceeds are awarded to support mission outreach. Priority is given to projects furthering the mission of the Diocese of Arkansas and of the Episcopal Church beyond the Diocese of Arkansas. Programs not directly connected with the mission of the Episcopal Church may be considered if such programs have strong Episcopal Church leadership and are endorsed by a bishop of the Church.
How Grants Are Made
The Distribution Committee will evaluate each proposal for its innovative and educational nature, realistic goals, reasonable budget, and project activities that clearly align with the mission of the Episcopal Church.
Grants may be used for materials, equipment, and other items necessary to carry out the proposed project.
Due to available resources, maximum grants usually do not exceed $2,000.
Grants are made only in even-numbered years. Recipients of a Keller Fund grant are required to wait out one application cycle before reapplying (i.e. if a grant was received in 2024, you may not reapply until 2028). Funds must be used during the period for which the application is made (one to two years).
Evaluation
During the evaluation period for which the grant is made, a representative of the Distribution Committee may visit a grant recipient to review the project’s progress. By December 31 of the year after the grant is received, the grant recipient is expected to submit a statement of accountability showing the use of the funds. The statement should include major project accomplishments, plans for future and summary of expenditures. An article and picture of the project would be most welcome.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must submit the application form and required documents no later than November 1, 2026
Written Narrative (one-page summary)
a. A brief description of your organization and what it does
b. The reason your organization is qualified and able to complete the project successfully
c. How the project relates to the purpose of your organization and the mission of the Episcopal Church
d. How the project goals will be maintained after the project period
Budget (one page summary)
a. Projected expenses (categories and estimated amounts)
b. Total Project costs
c. Keller funds requested for project
d. Projected income from other sources
Official Signatures/Letters of support
a. If the application is from an Episcopal congregation (or organization within a congregation), the one-page summary should be co-signed by the rector, vicar, or priest-in-charge and by the senior warden.
b. If the applicant is an institution or other agency, this summary should be co-signed by the chair
of the board of directors and the executive director (or by officers with similar functions)
c. If application is from a church or organization outside the Diocese of Arkansas, the Application Form must be accompanied by a letter of support for the project from the Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor, or a Bishop Suffragan of the applicant’s diocese.
Return completed application forms and supporting documents to one of the following addresses:
Email Address (RECOMMENDED)
Lou Stinnett: lstinnett@episcopalarkansas.org
Postal address:
Christoph and Caroline Keller Fund for Mission
Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas
PO Box 164668
Little Rock, AR 72216-4668
Applications must be received or postmarked by November 1, 2026.
Grants will be announced December 31, 2026.