Maclellan Foundation (Christian Projects)

Amount

$25,000 – $250,000

Deadline

No fixed cycle (no unsolicited apps)

Match / Cost Share

N/A (invite only)

Effort & Success

Effort Score: 8 (relationship building needed)
Fit Score: 9 (mission-aligned)
Success Outlook: Low (closed to new applicants)
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Fund Basics

Award Size: $50K–$250K+ with multi-year capacity-building grants for trusted partners.
Cycle: Rolling internal review; board convenes periodically but only for invited proposals.
Match: No prescribed match, though challenge grants or co-funding expectations are common.
Access: No public portal—engagement occurs exclusively through existing relationships or referrals.

Eligibility & Priorities

Evangelical organizations aligned with the Lausanne Covenant, demonstrating theological alignment and global reach.
Projects emphasize evangelism, discipleship, church multiplication, and ministry capacity building.
Organizations already known to Maclellan or introduced by trusted peers receive consideration; cold outreach is disregarded.

Relationship Playbook

Map mutual connections—partner ministries, Accord Network peers, or family foundations that co-fund with Maclellan.
Prioritize visibility at Christian grantmaker gatherings where Maclellan staff or trustees participate.
Develop a concise one-page concept highlighting indigenous leadership and measurable evangelistic outcomes to share if a warm introduction emerges.
Until a credible referral materializes, log cultivation touches but invest proposal hours elsewhere in FY2026.

Strategy Note

Maclellan Foundation (Unsolicited) – As much as Maclellan’s support would be a dream (large, flexible funding for Christian ministry), it’s not open to us right now. They will not review unsolicited proposals. Without a pre-existing connection, any effort this year would likely be wasted. Focus on relationship building for the future.