Grants for Churches

Last updated August 13, 2026

There are currently 147 active grants for churches in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Faulkton Area Foundation Grant	South Dakota Community Foundation	Rolling	$100
Foundation	G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund Grant	M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CMCF: Christian Outreach Education (CORE) Grant	Central Montcalm Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Field-of-Interest Grants	Centre Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation Grant	Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Frank King Fund Grant	The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Church & School Outreach Grants	Gianforte Family Charitable Trust	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Creation Care Grants	Wisconsin Foundation United Church Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant	Kawabe Memorial Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Grant	Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Growing the Body of Christ Grants	Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Howard Youth Endowment Program Grant	Berrien Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Baptist Foundation of South Carolina: Grant Program	Baptist Foundation Of South Carolina Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Resource Grant	Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Parish Ministry Grants	Episcopal Ministries of Long Island	Rolling	$15K – $20K
Foundation	Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation Grant	Sherrard Bill & Susan Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $40K
Foundation	Fall Event Grant Sponsorships	The Catholic Foundation of Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Chinberg-Eberle Memorial Nursing Scholarship Grant	McPherson County Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	NGHHC Grants	North Georgia United Methodist Housing and Homeless Council	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Kentucky Conference Mission Grants: International Missions	The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Marjorie Gillig Grant	South Central Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Competitive and Field of Interest Grants (General Grant Program)	Richland County Foundation	Rolling	$612K – $2.9M
Foundation	Antone & Edene Vidinha Charitable Trust Grant	Antone and Edene Vidinha Trust	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Community Accessibility Grant	Huntington County Community Fdtn	Rolling	Varies

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About 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.

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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