Interfaith Leadership and Religious Literacy Program to Support Organizations

The Interfaith Leadership and Religious Literacy Grant Program, supported by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, aims to foster religious literacy and create avenues for meaningful multi-faith dialogues and partnerships. This initiative aligns with the Foundations' broader mission to support eligible 501(c)(3) institutions whose work resonates with their established Program Areas, ensuring that the grants contribute to well-defined philanthropic goals within the United States. The program primarily targets organizations that can effectively promote religious understanding and facilitate collaborative efforts among different faith communities. The intended impact is to cultivate environments where courageous multi-faith conversations can thrive, leading to enhanced interfaith leadership and broader religious literacy. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the overall goal of promoting literacy and collaboration, the Foundations are keen on proposals that demonstrate a clear strategy for achieving these objectives. Key priorities and areas of focus for this grant include religious literacy through digital media, collaborations between campus student groups, and religious literacy through religious publications. These specific areas indicate the Foundation's strategic emphasis on leveraging contemporary platforms and fostering engagement among younger generations, alongside traditional methods of disseminating religious knowledge. This focused approach reflects a theory of change that posits increased accessibility and engagement with religious literacy will lead to greater understanding and cooperation. Funding for these grants typically ranges from $100,000 to $300,000, although the overall size of the grant can be up to $500,000. The Foundations emphasize that they do not provide grants to individuals, and all grantee organizations must be based in and operate out of the United States, underscoring their commitment to supporting established, impactful institutions within a defined geographical scope. This structured approach to grant-making ensures that resources are directed towards organizations capable of delivering on the program's ambitious goals.