Grants for Christian Nonprofits

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 286 active grants for christian nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 2 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 104 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 286; from 196 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $1,613–$15K
Total listed funding: $5.0M; across 104 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 6; 23 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
We Raise Foundation: Emerging Leader Grant We Raise Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The We Raise Foundation's Emerging Leader Grant supports early-career leaders at Christian organizations developing innovative programs addressing poverty, violence, and inequality.	Not published	$15K
Pass the Torch Scholarship Kansas Methodist Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Developed by retired clergy in 1991 to help support men and women called by God into ministry and pursuing a seminary or Course of Study education.	Not published	Varies
Robert J. Keown Trust Grant Keown Robert J Tuw · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Robert J. Keown Trust, established in 1934, provides financial assistance to needy Christians through grants to charitable organizations.	Not published	$10K – $20K
G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund Grant M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund Grant, established in 1937, aims to provide quality health care and human services to underserved populations.	Not published	Varies
S. Frank and Tillie B. Poole Memorial Fund Central Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarships for worthy young men and women in the Winter Haven area and surrounding communities of Polk County who wish to pursue a Christian college education.	Not published	Varies
Ramirez Family Foundation: Medical College Scholarship Husco Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ramirez Family Foundation supports Christian missions worldwide and supports scholars who demonstrate their faith and values, understand the uniqueness of America as envisioned by our founders, and appreciate the global impact of the…	Not published	Varies
Grants for Educating while Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ & Serving as the Hands and Feet of Christ Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Siebert Lutheran Foundation offers grants aimed at educating children and youth while sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.	Not published	Varies
Church & School Outreach Grants Gianforte Family Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Gianforte Family Foundation offers Church & School Outreach Grants to empower local Christian churches and schools in Montana.	Not published	Up to $3K
Trinity Lutheran Christian College Scholarship Convoy Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Love Your Neighbor Scholarship Grant Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Love Your Neighbor Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports seniors who demonstrate active community leadership and church involvement. Applicants must submit a letter from their youth minister or pastor.	Not published	Varies
CGCW Children’s Charities Grant Charity Guild of Catholic Women of Harris County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CGCW Children’s Charities Grant aims to support charitable organizations in the greater Houston area that provide essential services to children from conception to 18 years of age.	Not published	Varies
Saint Francis School Endowment Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saint Francis School Endowment Fund, established by St. Francis School in 2020, aims to provide scholarships to students in Hawaii.	Not published	Varies
T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Fund Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations that embody conservative Christian values and serve communities in East Texas, particularly Rusk County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Owen Family Foundation Grant The Louis and Peaches Owen · Foundation Not published · Varies The Owen Family Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations primarily in East Texas and the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, focusing on health, education, human services, and religious initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Growing the Body of Christ Grants Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Growing the Body of Christ Grants, offered by the Siebert Lutheran Foundation, aim to enhance the Lutheran community by funding capital requests over $50,000, specifically in the Fall cycle.	Not published	Varies
Brethren Mission Fund (BMF) Brethren Revival Fellowship Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The BMF supports Church of the Brethren (CoB) members engaged in soul-saving mission endeavors globally. The fund stimulates mission activity within the CoB through regular dispensing of funds to missionaries and mission projects.	Not published	Varies
Endowed Scholarships Central Christian College of the Bible · Foundation Not published · Varies Central Christian College of the Bible is honored to receive established scholarship funds from alumni, friends, and churches.	Not published	Varies
McCallum Trust Fund Grant Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Foundation Not published · Varies The McCallum Trust Fund supports vital causes such as orphanages and colleges in North Carolina's mountains, as well as international and home missions.	Not published	Varies
Lilly Endowment: Religion Grants Lilly Endowment Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Lilly Endowment Inc. focuses on enriching the religious lives of Christians in the U.S. by supporting diverse congregations and theological education.	Not published	Varies
Janson Foundation Grants Janson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Janson Foundation, established in 1983, provides capital grants to charitable organizations in Skagit County, Washington.	Not published	Varies
Future Overseas Missions or Church Planting Scholarship (将来的な海外宣教または教会開拓奨学金) Friends of Nagoya Theological Seminary · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship for students committed to overseas missionary work or church planting after graduation from CBS.	Not published	Varies
The Fusion City University Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Fusion City University Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc., provides financial assistance to high school seniors and adult learners in Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania.	Not published	$500
Butterfield Memorial Foundation Grant Butterfield Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Butterfield Memorial Foundation Grant supports Christian organizations focused on healthcare access and spiritual care initiatives.	Not published	Varies
JAH Foundation Grant JAH Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The JAH Foundation, established in 2012 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, is dedicated to supporting community organizations aligned with Christian principles.	Not published	Varies

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for christian nonprofits award?

Of the 286 grants for christian nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 104 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $1,613 and $15K. The largest is $2.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for christian nonprofits?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc (16), Catholic Extension (9), Synod of the Mid-Atlantic (7), MARTIN de PORRES FOUNDATION CO MCCLOSKEY FINANCIAL GROUP (6), and The Principle Foundation (6). In all, 196 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for christian nonprofits due?

Of 286 grants listed, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 23 have a published upcoming deadline, 61 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 196 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 70% fall in January–March.

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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