Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 525 active faith-based grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Lutheran School Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lutheran Foundation Amount: More than US $1,500 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Lutheran School Grant, funded by the Lutheran Foundation, aims…
Luzerne Foundation Grants Geographic Scope: Local, regional, and national grants available Funder: The Luzerne Foundation, Wilkes-Barre, PA Contact: - Phone: 570.822.2065 - Email:…
Overview The Marian Foundation _Providing Hope and Support for Our Neighbors In Need_ The Marian Foundation is a charitable trust which was established with the purpose of aiding and supporting area…
Martin Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Martin Family Foundation Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The Martin Family Foundation, established in 2001, focuses on supporting…
Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson Youth Faith in Action Scholarship Funder: Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison Geographic Scope: Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin Award Amount: $2,000 per recipient Number…
Mashgicha Enrichment Program Status: Active; held at least annually (program was held November 2-3, 2008) Overview: Educational enrichment program specifically designed for female mashgichos (kosher…
Massachusetts Nonprofit Security Grant Program (MA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR) Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview…
Matthew 25 Award Funder: Catholic Charities Maine Parish Social Ministry Geographic Scope: Diocese of Maine (available to every cluster in the Diocese) Focus Areas: - Community social justice…
MBC Church Grant Program Funder: Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) Geographic Scope: Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) churches in Missouri Program Overview: In 2022, the Missouri Baptist Foundation…
McCallum Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The McCallum Trust Fund supports vital causes such as orphanages and colleges in…
McClure Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McClure Family Foundation Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The McClure Family Foundation Grant honors the legacy of Charles and Dorothy…
McKeen Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McKeen Fund Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The McKeen Fund Grant is dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable populations, including seniors and…
Memorial Lutheran Church Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Memorial Lutheran Church Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Memorial Lutheran Church Endowment Fund in Afton aims to…
Memphis Resilience Center Fund Status: Established September 2025 Geographic Scope: Memphis, Tennessee Focus Areas: - Mental health resources for under-resourced communities - Childhood trauma…
Mental Health Initiative Funder: Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc Geographic Scope: Indiana congregations Award Amount: Up to $40,000 Initiative Type: Education and grant initiative…
Mid-Atlantic Older Adult Ministries Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The Mid-Atlantic Older Adult…
Mindfulness and Contemplative Christianity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Trust for the Meditation Process Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Trust for the…
Mini-grant Grant Type: Type Five Purpose: For organizations that have already received a grant within the past year and find themselves in need of funds not in excess of $5,000 for unanticipated…
Ministry Education Fund Overview: Scholarship program to sponsor theological and ministry education for Christian leaders in developing regions, particularly rural Northeast Brazil. Philosophy:…
Ministry Exploration and Mentoring Projects for Young Adults Overview: FTE provides support to young leaders interested in exploring ministry as a vocation and connects them with congregations within…
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.