Grants for Church Repairs
Last updated July 1, 2026
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| ★ | Grant | Deadline ▲ | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Facilities Grant | September 15, 2026 | Varies | |
| Oldham Little Church Foundation Grant | Rolling | $10K – $15K | |
| Historic Preservation Demonstration Project Program Grant | Rolling | $10K |
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About grants for church repairs
Grants for church repairs help congregations and faith-based organizations fund the restoration, maintenance, and capital improvement of their buildings — from roof and masonry repair to stained glass, accessibility upgrades, and structural stabilization. Because most government funders cannot support religious worship directly, the bulk of repair funding flows through preservation programs that prioritize historically or architecturally significant buildings and congregations that serve their wider community. Funders typically focus on the bricks-and-mortar work rather than religious programming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can a church repair grant be used for?
Most church repair grants fund capital work on the physical building: roof replacement, masonry and tuckpointing, window and stained-glass restoration, structural repairs, HVAC and electrical upgrades, and accessibility improvements such as ramps and lifts. Preservation-focused funders often emphasize protecting historic and architectural features, and many require the building to be actively used and open to the community rather than supporting religious activities themselves.
Who offers grants for church repairs?
A leading national source is the National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which provides matching capital grants and technical assistance to community-serving historic houses of worship. Beyond that, funding tends to come from state and local historic preservation offices, regional landmark organizations, denominational endowments, and community foundations. Eligibility usually hinges on the building's historic significance and its public or community use.
Do you have to be a historic church to qualify?
For many of the largest repair grants, yes — preservation funders generally require that the building be historically or architecturally significant, and some set a minimum age or listing on a historic register. Newer or non-historic churches more often rely on denominational funds, local community foundations, capital campaigns, and congregant giving. Funders also commonly look for congregations that share their space with outside groups or serve non-members.
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