Grants for Churches

Faith-based organizations are eligible for most federal and state grant programs, as long as funded services are available to all community members regardless of religious affiliation. Churches and religious nonprofits can access community development grants, social service funding, food assistance programs, and more through both government and foundation sources.

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The United Methodist City Society · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Children's Program & Services Funding Funder: The United Methodist City Society (UMCS) Geographic Scope: New York City Focus Areas: - After-school programs for children ages 6-14 - Summer programs -…

McPherson County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chinberg-Eberle Memorial Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McPherson County Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Chinberg-Eberle…

GIANFORTE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Church & School Outreach Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gianforte Fam Charitable Tr Amount: Up to US $3,300 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Gianforte Family Foundation offers Church &…

DAVIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Church and Nonprofit Grants Overview: Grant category for church and nonprofit organizations in Davie Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Davie County, NC Contact: - Phone: 336-753-6903 - Email:…

Free tuition for partner church members
Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Church Partnership Program Purpose: Designed to strengthen the bond between CBTS students and local churches by providing tuition-free theological education for church members, while allowing…

Kingdom Business Partners · Rolling / Open Foundation

Church Planting Fund (CPF) Funder: Kingdom Business Partners Geographic Scope: Not specified Focus Areas: Church planting support Overview: The Church Planting Fund (CPF) is designed to support local…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Claude V. Simmons Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: Up to US $6,600 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…

CLAY ELECTRIC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clay Electric Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Clay Electric Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Clay Electric Foundation Grants support…

CENTRAL MONTCALM COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CMCF: Christian Outreach Education (CORE) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Montcalm Community Foundation Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Christian Outreach Education (CORE) Grant,…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview CNS Pantex Cooperative Grant Program On behalf of Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, responsible for the management and operations of the Pantex Plant, the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF)…

FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cole Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Cole Foundation Grants, part of the Foundation For The Carolinas, support local…

HUNTINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FDTN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Accessibility Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Huntington County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Community Accessibility Grant, offered by the Huntington County…

Jackson Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Jackson Community Foundation (JCF) focuses a small amount of grantmaking dollars each year to support local community-building events that also align with our Mission, Vision, Values,…

Varies by grant (examples: $2.9M approved February 2026, $1.4M approved December 2025, $612K approved December 2024)
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Competitive and Field of Interest Grants Overview: The Richland County Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations addressing community needs through competitive grants and field of interest…

FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants Status: Historic program - concluded. This program was a one-time emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funder: Partnership between Florida United Methodist…

WISCONSIN FOUNDATION UNITED CHURCH OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creation Care Grants Purpose: Support churches in creation care and environmental stewardship initiatives. Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Conference congregations Focus Areas: - Creation Care programs…

Approximately US $2,500
THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

D.E. & Jane Clark Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $2,500 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The D.E. & Jane Clark Fund, established in 2013…

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America · Rolling / Open Foundation

Daily Bread Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Amount: US $500 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Daily Bread Grants, offered by the Evangelical Lutheran…

DENTON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Denton Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Denton Family Charitable Foundation Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Denton Family Foundation Grant, established by E. Warren Denton,…

Anglican Relief and Development Fund · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Domestic Disaster Relief Funds Funder: Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) Geographic Scope: United States only Eligibility: - Anglican parishes, dioceses, or Anglican-affiliated…

Frequently Asked Questions

Can churches receive government grants?
Yes. Under federal law, faith-based organizations can compete equally for government grants. The key requirement is that grant-funded services must be available to all people regardless of religion, and funds cannot be used for inherently religious activities like worship or proselytizing. Many churches successfully receive grants for food banks, homeless services, youth programs, and community development.
Do churches need 501(c)(3) status to get grants?
Churches are automatically considered tax-exempt under IRS rules, but many grantmakers require a formal 501(c)(3) determination letter. Getting one from the IRS strengthens your grant applications and opens more funding doors. Some churches create separate nonprofit arms for their community service programs.
What types of grants can faith-based organizations apply for?
Common grant areas include community food programs, homeless services, youth development, substance abuse prevention, disaster relief, affordable housing, elder care, and job training. Foundations like the Lilly Endowment, Murdock Trust, and Duke Endowment specifically fund faith-based community work.

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