Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 150 active grants for churches in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
James E. and Violet A. Carson Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The James E. and Violet A. Carson…
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 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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Mae and Wilbur Fulmer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview **All scholarship amounts listed are past annual…
Mariners Family Ministry Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Mariners Family Ministry Grant, offered by the…
Marjorie Gillig Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Central Community Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2025 Summary The Marjorie Gillig Grant, provided by the South Central Community Foundation,…
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.
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.
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.