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

On this page: Foundation · Updated daily

Find the grants for christian nonprofits matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 282 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Tax Credit Program Support for Catholic Schools Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K A Kansas Low Income Student Scholarship Program established under 2014 Kansas law. Donors contribute to Support for Catholic Schools and receive a 75% Kansas state income tax credit applied directly to their Kansas income tax liability.	Not published	Up to $500K
First Christian Church Foundation, Inc. Scholarships Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The First Christian Church Foundation, Inc. Scholarships, managed by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, support graduating seniors from Beatrice High School who are active members of the church.	Not published	Up to $2K
Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund Scholarship Grant Charles B Keesee Educational Fund · Foundation Not published · $4K – $9K The Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund Scholarship offers financial support for students pursuing eligible Master's and Doctoral degrees at various Baptist seminaries.	Not published	$4K – $9K
KYUMC Good Samaritan Ministries Grant The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The KYUMC Good Samaritan Ministries Grant aims to empower charitable and educational initiatives that address spiritual and physical needs in Kentucky.	Not published	Up to $50K
Emerging Leader Grants We Raise Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Emerging Leader Grants are offered by We Raise Foundation for emerging leaders in Christian nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Pass It On Fund Pass It on Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pass It On Fund is a non-profit organization created and managed by a group of parents who sent their children to School of the Madeleine.	Not published	Varies
Catholic School Leadership Development Grant Catholic Extension · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catholic School Leadership Development Grant Program aims to cultivate and retain promising leaders within the Catholic school system.	Not published	Varies
Grace & Glen Davies Scholarship Fund St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $975	Not published	$975
Bradley Bunte Scholarship Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Need-based tuition assistance to families desiring Christ-centered, academically-focused Lutheran elementary education.	Not published	Varies
Cutrer Scholarship Fund St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $300 To help young students who need financial assistance to further their education	Not published	$300
Harry S And Isabel C Cameron Foundation Grant Harry S & Isabel C Cameron Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation The Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation was established by Isabel Cameron on March 11, 1966.	Not published	Varies
Central Christian Church Fund Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Central Christian Church Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, supports Protestant human service organizations in Chemung County.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Celeste Tybor Scholarship Fund St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Spring Health Care Service Grant Cycle Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Spring - Health Care Service Grant Cycle, administered by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation, aims to support organizations providing essential health care services in the Milwaukee area, particularly in regions…	Not published	Varies
New England Mission Foundation - General Grant Program New England Mission Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding a movement of Kingdom minded churches, ministries and nonprofits in New England.	Not published	Varies
Connelly Foundation Grant Connelly Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Connelly Foundation Grant, established in 1955, aims to create access and opportunities for those in need, particularly in the Philadelphia area.	Not published	Varies
Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Grants Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis provides grants aimed at improving the lives of individuals in the greater St. Louis area.	Not published	Varies
Step Up for Students Scholarship Winter Haven Christian School Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial aid/scholarship program available to all students K-12. Winter Haven Christian School participates in this program.	Not published	Varies
Episcopal Health Foundation of Dallas Grant Episcopal Foundation Of Dallas · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The Episcopal Health Foundation of Dallas provides annual grants to support parishes, schools, and non-profit organizations within the Diocese of Dallas.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Natalie Jo Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Natalie Jo Smith Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, supports students pursuing higher education at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in nursing, education, or ministry.	Not published	Varies
The Christian Foundation Grants New Early Christian Church-Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies . . . supports both new and established nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with missions that embody or support Christian values and principles. Our resources are far from adequate to fulfill the needs of all worthwhile programs.	Not published	Varies
John T. King Scholarship Fund St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
Davison Bruce Foundation Grant Davison Bruce Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Davison Bruce Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the mind, body, and spirit of humankind by investing in health, education, economic assistance, and Christian outreach.	Not published	Varies
Designated School Program Support for Catholic Schools Inc · Foundation Not published · From $500 A program allowing donors with company matching gift programs to designate donations directly to any school in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita.	Not published	From $500

Showing 193–216 of 282

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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow grants for christian nonprofits down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

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.

Get a shortlist of grants for christian nonprofits built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department