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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Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Indianapolis Center For Congregations: Resource Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indianapolis Center for Congregations Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Indianapolis…

McPherson County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jack & Dolores Mathis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McPherson County Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Jack & Dolores Mathis Scholarship,…

CHAUTAUQUA REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our Mission To assist, support, promote, and advance charitable, philanthropic, religious, educational, patriotic, health, and social purposes and objectives, to advance and promote human…

JOHN C LASKO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John C. Lasko Foundation Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John C Lasko Foundation Tr Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The John C. Lasko Foundation Trust Grant supports the construction of…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John C. Wallace Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The John C. Wallace Scholarship,…

TUA JOYCE CAPPER CHARITABLE TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joyce Peugh Pate Capper Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: TUA JOYCE CAPPER CHARITABLE TR Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Joyce Peugh Pate Capper…

KAWABE MEMORIAL FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kawabe Memorial Fund Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on low-income…

The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Conference Mission Grants: International Missions Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026…

The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Conference Mission Grants: Kentucky Conference Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026…

Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · Rolling / Open Foundation

Knights of Columbus Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Southeast Kansas Last Updated: April 19, 2025 Summary The Knights of Columbus Endowment Fund, established to support…

UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Lakeshore Hunger Relief Grants Status: Active, rolling rapid-response mini-grant fund Geographic Scope: Muskegon County, Michigan Focus Areas: Food insecurity relief for nonprofits, churches,…

LUTHERAN DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY OF SACRAMENTO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

LDSS 2026 Grant Request Funder: Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento (LDSS) Geographic Scope: Lutheran congregations located within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento, CA Award Amount: Up to $5,000…

Promise686 Inc · May 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Legal Grants Overview: Grants offered to offset legal costs of adoption, particularly for domestication of foreign adoptions. These cover legal costs separate from adoption agency fees or agency…

NORTHERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Lewis County Historic…

LIFE LINE HOMES INC · July 14, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Life Line Homes Grant Program Funder: Life Line Homes Inc (MO, US) Website: lifelinehomes.org Award Amount: Grants typically range from a few hundred to two thousand dollars. Larger amounts are…

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · March 12, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Living the Faith Grants Overview: The Living the Faith Grant Cycle is the Catholic Community Foundation's annual open application grant process for parishes in the Diocese of San Jose. Geographic…

Lowell Berry Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lowell Berry Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lowell Berry Foundation Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The Lowell Berry Foundation Grants aim to enhance leadership within local Christian…

Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lurleen V. Holland Church Improvement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Lurleen V. Holland…

More than US $1,500
Lutheran Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lutheran Congregation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lutheran Foundation Amount: More than US $1,500 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Lutheran Congregation Grant, offered by the Lutheran…

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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