Grants for Christian Nonprofits

Last updated August 15, 2026

There are currently 285 active grants for christian nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program	Harold J Miossi Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Book Grant for Scholars of Color	Louisville Institute	Rolling	Up to $55K
Foundation	The Church of Christ (Christian Disciples) Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Stark Community Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Ralph Franzen Charitable Foundation Grant	Ralph Franzen Charitable Foundation Xxxxx9002	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ruth Claridge/James Moore Fund	St Luke's Methodist Church	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	SEAL Scholarship - Returning Students	Central Christian College of the Bible	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	General Grants Program	The United Methodist City Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tapawingo Scholarship Program	Gospel Volunteers Inc	Rolling	$840
Foundation	Kendrick Foundation Grants	Kendrick Foundation Co Bank of America Na	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Harold Dean Wade Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Abilene	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	CFNGA Catholic Community Grants	The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GoYe Scholarship	Central Christian College of the Bible	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	R.C. and Betsy Williamson Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Scanlan Foundation Grant: Ministry	Scanlan Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Virginia H. Glasson Charitable Trust Grant	Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust Xxxxx9009	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SC Christian Foundation: Community Trust Grants	South Carolina Christian Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Newman Foundation: Faith in Action Grant	Newman Foundation Inc.	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	The Jandy Ammons Foundation Grant	The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WBF: Christ-Centered Living (CCL)	Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Granger Foundation Grant	Granger Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	President's Scholarship (校長奨学金)	Friends of Nagoya Theological	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Woodmont Christian Church: Outreach Ministry Grant	Woodmont Christian Church	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Native Missions Fund	Global Gospel Action Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kern Scholar Scholarship (Ministry Scholars Program)	Bethel University Foundation	Rolling	$5K

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About grants for christian nonprofits

Christian nonprofits and ministries are supported by a robust set of faith-based foundations and donor networks. Leading funders include the Lilly Endowment, which makes substantial grants to strengthen congregations and theological education, the Maclellan Foundation, and the National Christian Foundation, a major donor-advised fund platform for Christian giving. Many awards focus on congregational vitality, ministry leadership, faith-based social services, and missions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for Christian nonprofits and ministries?

Grants support congregational vitality, theological and ministry education, faith-based social services, youth and family programs, and missions work. The Lilly Endowment funds large initiatives to strengthen congregations and clergy, while foundations like the Maclellan Foundation support organizations advancing Christian mission. Funding includes both program grants and leadership-development support.

Which foundations fund Christian organizations?

Prominent faith-based funders include the Lilly Endowment, the Maclellan Foundation, and the National Christian Foundation, which facilitates Christian donor-advised giving. Many regional and family foundations also prioritize Christian ministries, and some national funders support faith-based social-service programs regardless of religious affiliation.

Does my ministry need 501(c)(3) status to apply?

Funders typically require US 501(c)(3) status or equivalent, though churches are generally treated as tax-exempt automatically and many faith-based funders welcome applications from congregations and ministries. Eligibility depends on each funder's mission alignment, so confirm whether the program funds churches, faith-based nonprofits, or both before applying.

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