Church partners with 8 humanitarian groups in collaborative funding model
September 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM MT · via Church News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Church News reports the LDS Church has shifted from competitive grant-making to a collaborative funding model with eight global humanitarian organizations, pooling resources for projects rather than awarding grants to competing applicants. The approach aims to increase impact and reduce administrative overhead.
The organizations include established groups working in maternal health, clean water, and refugee services across multiple continents.
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