Grants for Christian Nonprofits

Last updated August 18, 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	Janson Foundation Grants	Janson Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	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	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Fusion City University Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Butterfield Memorial Foundation Grant	Butterfield Memorial Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JAH Foundation Grant	Jah Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants	Catholic Extension	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AAA Foundation Scholarship	Winter Haven Christian School Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	A.G.A.P.E. Missions Grant	A.G.A.P.E. Missions	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fall Event Grant Sponsorships	The Catholic Foundation of Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IPCF Annual Grants	Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Rooted Faith - Forward in Hope Grant: Strengthening Our Faith	Catholic Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	St. Augustine Foundation Grant	St Augustine Foundation Ltd	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Alvah and Doris Veit Foundation Evangelical Grant	Alvah and Doris Veit Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Chatlos Foundation Grant	The Chatlos Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Catholic Foundation: Philanthropy Fund Grant	Catholic Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Dr. Larry Cooke Memorial Scholarship Grant	Stanislaus Community Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Isabel Foundation Grant	The Isabel Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SEAL Scholarship - Incoming Students	Central Christian College of the Bible	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	First Christian Church Educational Scholarship Grant	McPherson County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Building Capacity Grants	Catholic Extension	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFNGA Parish Enrichment Grants	The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	United Methodist Women Scholarship Fund	St Luke's Methodist Church	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Hope Scholarship	Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lilly Endowment - Theological School Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Future Ministers	Asbury Theological Seminary	Rolling	$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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