Grants for Christian Nonprofits

Last updated August 17, 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	Women's Bible Class Scholarship Fund	St Luke's Methodist Church	Rolling	$260
Foundation	Zyne Family Foundation Grant	Zyne Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	March Family Foundation Grants	March Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ann & Randy Smith Scholarship Fund	St Luke's Methodist Church	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Scholarship for Christian Work	Chapin Foundation of Myrtle Beach Sc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Knott Foundation Grants	The Marion I & Henry J Knott	Rolling	$10K – $45K
Foundation	William G. & Myrtle Hess Charitable Trust Grant	Hess Wm G & Myrtle Charitable Tr Xxxxx0005	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Legacy of Grace School Tuition Organization (STO) Funding	Legacy of Grace School Tuition Org	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Kern Family Foundation - Office of Work and Economics in the Wesleyan Tradition	Asbury Theological Seminary	Rolling	$103K
Foundation	Tucker Baptist Association Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of South	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CREED Fund - Tuition Assistance Grant	St Francis Catholic School	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Directors Foundation Grant	Directors Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lutheran School Grant	Lutheran Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Emma Kapp Ogburn Memorial Fund Grant	The Winston-Salem Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	YCF: Wayne C. Kaufmann Charitable Foundation Grant	Youthbridge Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Scanlan Foundation Grant: Campus Ministry	Scanlan Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alpha Content Creator Programme	Alpha International	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Catholic Human Services Foundation Grant	Catholic Human Services Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $15K
Foundation	Marguerite Young Endowment Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ecumenical Education Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Grundy County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Randy E. Gorham Scholarship	St Luke's Methodist Church	Rolling	$695
Foundation	Presbytery Initiative Grants	Synod of the Mid-Atlantic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	McNeice Foundation Grant	John A McNeice Jr Charitable Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $250K

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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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