Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 525 active faith-based grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
Faith-based organizations can pursue funding from both private foundations and federal sources. On the federal side, faith-based and neighborhood organizations are eligible to compete for grants on an equal basis with secular nonprofits through agency Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at departments like HHS, Justice, and Education. Private funders include large religious foundations such as the Lilly Endowment, denominational and community foundations, and donor networks that support faith-driven social services.
Hellene Henrikson Fund of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Geographic Scope: Southern Arizona region Status: Listed as active grant program…
Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation,…
Hesta Stuart Christian Charitable Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hesta Stuart Christian Charitable Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Hesta Stuart Christian Charitable Grant supports charitable…
Hetzel Foundation Grant Funder: William and Blanche Hetzel Foundation Inc (MT, US) Website: hetzelfoundation.org Geographic Scope: Montana Focus Areas: Financial Ministry of the MT Synod Mission: The…
Overview _NOTE: Apply before November 1._** Hope For Memphis Fund** The Hope for Memphis Fund’s mission is to fund efforts to create more sustainable and more effective Christian ministries and…
Housing Preservation Grant Program Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Overview: USDA is seeking applications for grants to repair or rehabilitate homes, rental properties…
Hunting & Fishing Events Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 1687 Foundation Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The 1687 Foundation's Hunting & Fishing Ministry offers healing and refuge through…
Idlewild Presbyterian Community Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idlewild Presbyterian Church Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Idlewild Presbyterian Community Support Grant aims to…
IEF Annual Grants Overview: The Idaho Episcopal Foundation awards grants annually to support mission and ministry of The Episcopal Church in Idaho and sponsored organizations. Geographic Scope: Idaho…
Ignite Grants Funder: St. Paul Jewish Federation Purpose: Support new or expanded programs that address unmet needs, foster connection, or offer fresh approaches to Jewish engagement Geographic…
Immanuel Lutheran Church Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Immanuel Lutheran Church Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary Immanuel Lutheran Church Grants provide financial support to projects that…
Immanuel Vision Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Immanuel Community Vision Foundation Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Immanuel Vision Foundation Grants support…
Indiana Clergy Renewal Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lilly Endowment Inc Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana…
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…
Individual Financial Assistance Funder: BeyGOOD Foundation Program Type: Financial Assistance for Individuals Geographic Scope: Available through select local churches in cities along the Black…
Infinite Paths to Peace (IPTP) Leadership Retreat Series Status: Concluded in December 2025 after 10-year journey (program concluded) Description: A 10-year overnight retreat series that supported…
Interfaith Domestic Violence Conference Interfaith Domestic Violence Conference Details - Agency: Governor's Office of Community Initiatives Eligible Applicants County Government, For-Profit,…
Interfaith Innovation Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Interfaith America Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Interfaith Innovation Fellowship, offered by Interfaith…
Interfaith Leadership & Religious Literacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Interfaith…
Interfaith Leadership Fund Organization: Interfaith America (IFYC) Status: Active funding opportunity Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Support for IFYC alumni committed to growing as…
Faith-based organizations can pursue both federal grants and private foundation funding for social services such as housing, addiction recovery, education, hunger relief, and community development. The federal government does not set aside a separate funding stream for faith-based groups, but they may compete for agency grants on equal footing with other nonprofits, and many private foundations fund faith-driven programs directly.
Funders include federal agencies (through Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at departments like HHS, Justice, and Education), large religious foundations such as the Lilly Endowment, denominational and community foundations, and private donor networks. The mix depends on whether you are seeking support for explicitly religious programming or for community social services.
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal grants on the same basis as secular organizations. Federal funds, however, cannot be used for inherently religious activities like worship or proselytizing, and any such activities must be kept separate in time or location from the government-funded services. Private foundation grants do not carry these restrictions and may fund religious programming directly.