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	Leonette M. and Fred T. Lanners Foundation Grant	Leonette M & Fred T Lanners Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Engaging Young Catholics Grants	Catholic Extension	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jane Sheffield Scholarship Fund	St Luke's Methodist Church	Rolling	$200
Foundation	Christian Missionary Scholarship Foundation Grant	Christian Missionary Scholarship Found	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Impact Grant - The Hignell Companies Foundation	North Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation Grant	The Daniel P Amos Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fall Education, Lay Leadership and Community Grant	Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Commun	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Crown the Kids Needs-Based Scholarship Program	Crown Leadership Academy Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust Grant	Ryan Ida Alice Tuw Main	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Prison Ministry Assistance	The Principle Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Papal Foundation Grants	Papal Foundation	Rolling	$15K – $100K
Foundation	First Baptist Church of Phoenix Foundation Grant	Arizona Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $30K
Foundation	Safe House Returning Partner Application	Eight Days of Hope Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Blanche Davis Moore Foundation Grant Program	Allen Lovelace Moore and	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Birtcher Family Foundation Grant	Birtcher Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GrantsPlus	We Raise Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	CREED Fund - Professional Development Grant	St Francis Catholic School	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hines Baker Class Scholarship	St Luke's Methodist Church	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Bono Brothers Memorial Trust Grant	Bono Brothers Memorial Tua	Rolling	$5K – $8K
Foundation	Francis Grants	Catholic Extension	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarships	Chattanooga Christian Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Phil and Paula Vasby Family Scholarship	Cambridge Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $4K
Foundation	Proclaimers Gospel Quartet Fund for Christian Youth Grant	Parkersburg Area Community Foundation	Rolling	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.

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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