Faith-Based Grants

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 504 active faith-based grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 7 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 207 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 504; from 345 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$40K
Total listed funding: $14.8M; across 207 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 19; 31 with a published date

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BCM Transom Grants Baptist Community Ministries · Foundation Not published · $50K Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) offers Transom Grants to enhance community health, education, and public safety across the greater New Orleans region.	Not published	$50K
Chaney Family Foundation Grants Robert and Frances Chaney Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chaney Family Foundation Grants aim to enhance the welfare of children and families while promoting public safety in Barry County, Missouri; Cabell County, West Virginia; and Jackson & Josephine Counties, Oregon.	Not published	Varies
General Assembly Unassigned Funds Grant Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The General Assembly Unassigned Funds are designed to support diverse mission efforts including the establishment of new worshiping communities, as well as initiatives within presbyteries and synods.	Not published	Varies
The Barry L. Beisner Multi-Year Grant Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California · Foundation Not published · Varies No additional details available on the grants page.	Not published	Varies
IPCF Emergency Grants Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies IPCF Emergency Grants are available upon request by email for organizations facing urgent funding needs.	Rolling	Varies
Luke's Brigade Fund Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CFEW Community Outreach Grants Catholic Foundation of Eastern Washington (CFEW) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The CFEW Community Outreach Grants support projects addressing the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of communities in Eastern Washington.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Catholic Educator Formation and Credential Program Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support professional continuing education and credential development for teachers and principals in Catholic schools	Not published	Varies
Young Givers Giving Circle Grants Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K A giving circle made up of individuals ages 18-40 that focuses its philanthropic efforts on assisting nonprofits, faith communities, and individuals in the Chattanooga area.	Not published	$3K
William C. and Anna Rose Chamberlain Memorial Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Easily learn more about the William C. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 01 Jul 2026.	Not published	$500
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants (Historic/Concluded) Florida United Methodist Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $40K	Not published	$3K – $40K
Heart of the City Foundation Grant Heart of the City Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Heart of the City Foundation Grant, managed by HEART OF THE CITY FOUNDATION INC, supports Christ-centered mission organizations locally and abroad.	Not published	Varies
Poverty Relief Grants Episcopal Impact Fund FKA Episcopal Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Legacy Grant University Christian Church Legacy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting a specific legacy project or initiative. Recent grantee: Bellwether Housing - Arbora Court.	Not published	Varies
John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation Grant John a & Marlene L Boll Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation is a private family foundation that was created in the early 1980's by John A. and Marlene L. Boll.	Not published	Varies
CPPS Heritage Mission Fund Grant CPPS Heritage Mission Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The CPPS Heritage Mission Fund Grant supports initiatives aligned with Precious Blood Spirituality, focusing on dignity, healing, and community solidarity.	Not published	Varies
Interfaith Leadership Fund Interfaith America · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Crowell Trust Grant Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crowell Trust Grant focuses on supporting organizations that prioritize evangelism and church planting in under-resourced areas.	Not published	Varies
Vincent T. Vaccaro Education Scholarship Associates of St John Bosco Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
Grant Cycle 2 - Self-Reliance Services Grant Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Methodist Church · Foundation Not published · Varies The Permanent Endowment Fund (PEF) offers the Self-Reliance Services Grant to empower individuals with essential skills for independence.	Not published	Varies
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic -Thanksgiving Offering Fund Grant Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Foundation Not published · Varies The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic's Thanksgiving Offering Fund supports child and youth care agencies through grants funded by the generous contributions of Presbyterians.	Not published	Varies
ARDF Domestic Disaster Relief Funding Anglican Relief and Development Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) provides domestic (U.S.) disaster relief funding to churches responding to or affected by natural disasters.	Rolling	Varies
Versafund Grant Program: Catalyst Grant Versacare Inc · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K The Versafund Grant Program: Catalyst Grant, offered by Versacare Foundation, provides funding ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Scanlan Foundation Grant: Diocese Scanlan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scanlan Foundation Grant supports the Roman Catholic Church in Texas by fostering a culture of vocations to the priesthood and holy families.	Not published	Varies

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About faith-based grants

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do faith-based grants award?

Of the 504 faith-based grants Grantable lists as of October 8, 2026, 207 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $40K. The largest is $2.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most faith-based grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Catholic Extension (9), CPPS Heritage Mission Fund (9), Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc (8), Presbyterian Mission Agency (8), and Faith in Place (7). In all, 345 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are faith-based grants due?

Of 504 grants listed, 19 accept applications on a rolling basis, 31 have a published upcoming deadline, 99 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 355 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 61% fall in January–March.

What faith-based grants are available?

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.

Who funds faith-based organizations?

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.

Can a faith-based group receive government grants?

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.

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