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	General Grants Program	The United Methodist City Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Fund for Sacred Places Grant Program	Partners for Sacred Places Inc	Rolling	$50K – $500K
Foundation	Episcopal Faith Communities Grants	The Sheltering Arms Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Catherine Aileen Smith-Jones Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Abilene	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	C. Warren Barry Perpetual Foundation Grant	Barry C Warren Fdn Ta	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Shoup Foundation Grant	Shoup Foundation Xxxxx0008	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Perot-Fiero Foundation Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Church and Nonprofit Grants	Davie Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Equity Grant	Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Indianapolis Center For Congregations: Resource Grants	Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Oldham Little Church Foundation Grant	Oldham Little Church Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $15K
Foundation	Kentucky Conference Mission Grants: Kentucky Conference	The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Community-Building Events	Jackson Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lakeshore Hunger Relief Grants	United Way of the Lakeshore	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cardinals Fly Together - Worship Wednesday Grant Program	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Spirited Neighbor Fund Community Grant	Heaven Hill Brands	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Preserving Black Churches Grant Program	National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States	Rolling	$50K – $500K
Foundation	Nehemiah Fund for Development Projects	Anglican Relief and Development Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Knights of Columbus Endowment Grant	Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants (Historic/Concluded)	Florida United Methodist Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $40K
Foundation	Narragansett Foundation Grant	Narragansett Number One Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The HYPE Project Mini-Grants (AME Churches)	Wholespire Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant Program	United Way of Cattaraugus &	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Domestic Disaster Relief Funds	Anglican Relief and Development Fund	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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