Faith-Based Grants

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 504 active faith-based grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Interfaith Innovation Fellowship Grant Interfaith America · Foundation Not published · $5K The Interfaith Innovation Fellowship, offered by Interfaith America, empowers leaders to develop interfaith projects that address community needs.	Not published	$5K
TFF: Catholic Schools Grant Tracy Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catholic Schools Grant, offered by the Tracy Family Foundation, aims to enhance enrollment, financial stability, academic excellence, and Catholic identity in schools located in specific Illinois counties.	Not published	Varies
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): Undergraduate Scholarships Grant Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) offers financial support through undergraduate scholarships for up to 100 eligible college students each year.	Not published	Up to $6K
Immanuel Vision Foundation Grants Immanuel Community Vision Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Immanuel Vision Foundation Grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofits that align with their mission of meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors, enhancing community health, and supporting the ministry of the Church.	Not published	Up to $75K
Interfaith Leadership & Religious Literacy Grant Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 · Foundation Not published · $100K – $300K The Interfaith Leadership & Religious Literacy Grant aims to enhance religious literacy by fostering multi-faith dialogues and collaborations.	Not published	$100K – $300K
The Reverend Lonnie and Patricia Gable, Jr. Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reverend Lonnie and Patricia Gable, Jr. Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, supports children of full-time Christian ministry workers who struggle with college expenses. This initiative honors Rev.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of Fort Valley Fund Grant Program Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Community Foundation of Fort Valley Fund Grant Program supports projects in Fort Valley and nearby areas, focusing on non-sectarian community outreach initiatives.	Not published	$3K
Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP) DHSEM Grants · State Not published · Varies Grant program supporting security enhancements at nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Bellevue Heights Church Foundation Grant Bellevue Heights Church Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bellevue Heights Church Foundation, established over 30 years ago, has significantly contributed to humanitarian efforts and theological education by awarding millions in grants.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Security Grant Program Montgomery County Government · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Nonprofit Security Grant Program, managed by Montgomery County's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, aims to enhance safety for nonprofit and faith-based organizations at high risk of hate crimes.	Not published	Up to $15K
General Endowment Fund The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc · Foundation Not published · From $10K	Not published	From $10K
The Open Hand Fund Grant Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $14K The Open Hand Fund aims to support human needs organizations and those with Protestant and Evangelical affiliations in Manitowoc County. Eligible applicants include qualified charitable organizations as defined by the IRS.	Not published	Up to $14K
H. C. Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Grant H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The H. C. Gemmer Family Christian Foundation, established in 1956, focuses on peace, justice, and racial harmony.	Not published	Up to $3K
Sisters Anti-Trafficking Awards (SATAs) Arise Foundation America · Foundation Not published · £20,000 The SATAs is an annual celebration recognizing exceptional courage, creativity, collaboration and achievement in community protection from human trafficking. The inaugural awards were held on October 31, 2023 in London.	Not published	£20,000
Lawrence and Vivian Hahn Foundation Scholarship Lawrence and Vivian Hahn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lawrence and Vivian Hahn Foundation recognizes and awards outstanding church community service achievements and academic excellence by Korean American Catholic youth and young-adults who demonstrate community service and exceptional…	Not published	Varies
Catholic Community Fund Catholic Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catholic Community Fund is the only unrestricted grantmaking fund of the Catholic Community Foundation, designated to make grants that build community within the eight-county region of the Diocese and represent diocesan ministry…	Not published	Varies
Rev. David & Catherine Cavanagh Memorial 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
LIFT Financial Assistance Program Gospel Volunteers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Local Funding- Holmberg Foundation Grant Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Holmberg Foundation Grant supports educational, charitable, and religious needs for economically disadvantaged individuals.	Not published	$2K
The Kessler Emergency Assistance Fund Grant Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kessler Emergency Assistance Fund, established by the Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation in 2018, honors Dr. Silas G. Kessler's legacy of ministry.	Not published	Varies
Art Scherer Memorial Crisis Grant Fund Mid-Atlantic Lutherans in Mission Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Established by MALIM in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Art Scherer Memorial Crisis Response Fund provides grants to congregations and schools facing unprecedented hardships. Named after MALIM's founding president Rev.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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