Grants for Churches
Last updated October 3, 2026
Grantable tracks 146 active grants for churches in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 75 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Grants tracked
- 146
- from 112 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $2,000–$25K
- Total listed funding
- $5.6M
- across 75 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 8
- 4 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| General Endowment Fund The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc · Foundation Not published · From $10K | |
| Lurleen V. Holland Church Improvement Grant Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Lurleen V. Holland Church Improvement Grant, provided by the Community Foundation of West Georgia, supports capital improvements for predominately African American churches in Carroll County, Georgia. |
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for churches award?
Of the 146 grants for churches Grantable lists as of October 3, 2026, 75 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $25K. The largest is $2.9M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for churches?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc (4), South Central Community Foundation (4), The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (4), Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (3), and Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc (3). In all, 112 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for churches due?
Of 146 grants listed, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 4 have a published upcoming deadline, 23 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 111 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
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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