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.
Overview What We Do At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we bring together generous people and connect them to causes and organizations they care about. Our mission is to inspire North…
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic - Jubilee Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic's Jubilee Trust Fund supports…
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic - Small Church Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 06, 2023 Summary The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic offers…
Thatcher Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cleveland Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Thatcher Family Fund Grant, provided by The Cleveland Foundation, seeks to…
The HYPE Project Mini-Grants for AME Churches Program Name: Healthy Young People Empowerment (HYPE) Project Funder: Eat Smart Move More South Carolina (ESMMSC) in partnership with 7th Episcopal…
UG COhatch Scholarship Organization: Underground Network Incorporated (Tampa, FL) Overview: A partnership with COhatch to provide discounted coworking space access to microchurches in the Tampa Bay…
Walmart Foundation Spark Good Local Grant Overview: Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens its business and the communities it serves. Local grants are designed to support…
Watauga County Community Foundation- Dr. Don Saunders Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025…
Wesley United Methodist Church Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview **All scholarship amounts listed are past…
Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Women's Giving Circle Grant aims to provide…
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.