Faith-Based Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
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…
Ministry Grant Program Funder: Nebraska United Methodist Foundation Geographic Scope: Nebraska United Methodist churches and affiliated churches and agencies of the Great Plains United Methodist…
Ministry Grants Funder: Missouri United Methodist Foundation (MUMF) Geographic Scope: Missouri Eligible Applicants: United Methodist churches and related agencies throughout Missouri Program…
Ministry Support Grant Funder: Martin de Porres Foundation Geographic Scope: Archdiocese of Philadelphia; open to Black Catholics living and serving in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as well as…
Ministry-Based Program Grants Funder: Early Learning Indiana Inc Geographic Scope: Indiana (statewide) Funding Source: Lilly Endowment ($20 million investment) Program Overview Grants designed to…
Mission Program Grants: New Worshiping Communities Seed Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The Mission Program…
Mission Program Grants: Presbytery Grant for Congregational Transformation Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The…
Mission Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Mission Scholarship, established by the Community…
Missional Residencies Overview: A 9-12 month long-term program designed to support spiritual growth, help discover calling, and practice the way of Jesus through community service and leadership…