Last updated June 13, 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.
Recognition Grants Overview: Grants awarded in recognition of organizations that demonstrate significant leadership in responding to families, children, and youth in need of assistance. Geographic…
Religion and Theology: Responsive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry Luce Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Henry Luce Foundation’s Religion and…
Resilience for Sustainable Leadership Program Funder: Lilly Endowment Inc. (Thriving in Ministry Initiative) Award Amount: $1,000,000 Award Date: January 2018 Recipient: The Seattle School of…
Resource Grant Funder: Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc Geographic Scope: Indiana congregations only Award Amount: Up to $25,000 matching grant Grant Type: Matching grant Overview: A…
Respect Life Grant Funder: Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc Geographic Scope: Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Purpose: Support Respect Life initiatives throughout the Catholic community Eligibility:…
Rev. David & Catherine Cavanagh Memorial Grant Funder: Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California Website: norcalecs.org Geographic Scope: Northern California No additional…
Rev. Dr. Neil T. Eckstein Scholarship for Grace Lutheran Church Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Rev. Dr. Neil…
Overview Request for Proposal: Faith-Based Development Initiative Podcast Producer Enterprise Community Partners’ (Enterprise) Faith-Based Development Initiative is seeking proposals from experienced…
Robert and Bernice Milam Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation Of The Dan…
Robeson County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Robeson County…
Rooted Faith - Forward in Hope Grant: Strengthening Our Faith Status: ACTIVE Funder: Catholic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Rooted Faith - Forward in Hope Grant,…
Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rupert Dunklau Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grant supports organizations with 501(c)(3)…
S. Frank and Tillie B. Poole Memorial Fund Geographic Scope: Polk County, FL (Winter Haven area and surrounding communities) Target Audience: Young men and women pursuing Christian college education…
Sachen Foundation Grant Program Organization: Sachen Foundation Website: sachenfoundation.org Geographic Scope: International, with focus on Sakya Buddhist organizations in India, Nepal, Bhutan,…
Safe House New Partner Application Organization: Eight Days of Hope Inc (MS, US) Program Type: Partnership opportunity for facility construction/renovation Overview Eight Days of Hope partners with…
Safe House Returning Partner Application Organization: Eight Days of Hope Inc (MS, US) Program Type: Partnership opportunity for facility expansion/renovation (returning partners only) Overview For…
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saint Susie Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Saint Susie Charitable Foundation Grant honors Dr. Doris…
Samuel Robinson Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Samuel Robinson Award is a scholarship for college…
Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity: Organisation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity Amount: £50 - £2,500 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Sarum St. Michael…
SC Christian Foundation: Community Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Christian Foundation Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The SC Christian Foundation offers Community Trust…
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.