SC Ministry Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
SC Ministry Foundation: Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: SC Ministry Foundation Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The SC Ministry Foundation provides annual grants aimed at supporting…
Faith-Based Grants
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.
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SCANLAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Scanlan Foundation Grant: Campus Ministry Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scanlan Foundation Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Scanlan Foundation Grant aims to foster a culture of vocations within the…
SCANLAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Scanlan Foundation Grant: Diocese Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scanlan Foundation Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Scanlan Foundation Grant supports the Roman Catholic Church in Texas by fostering…
SCANLAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Scanlan Foundation Grant: Higher Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scanlan Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Scanlan Foundation Grant for Higher Education aims to enhance Catholic…
SCANLAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Scanlan Foundation Grant: Ministry Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scanlan Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Scanlan Foundation Grant aims to foster a culture of vocations within the…
Varies
COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION · July 3, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation
Schindler Assistance Fund Funder: Community West Foundation Geographic Scope: Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga County, and Lorain County, Ohio Overview: Supports programs at places of worship that help…
CHAPIN FOUNDATION OF MYRTLE BEACH SC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Scholarship for Christian Work Funder: Chapin Foundation of Myrtle Beach, SC Status: This scholarship program is mentioned in the navigation menu and appears to be offered by the Chapin Foundation,…
Varies
MARTIN de PORRES FOUNDATION · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Scholarship Program 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 other…
Varies
Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
School Grants Funder: Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc Geographic Scope: Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Purpose: Support projects within Catholic schools in the archdiocese Eligible Schools: All…
Varies
MID-ATLANTIC LUTHERANS IN MISSION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
School Grants Status: Historically active; primary program concluded in 2021 Geographic Scope: Southeastern District (SED), LCMS - K-8 Lutheran schools Overview: MALIM administers grants to support…
Varies
Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
School Safety Fund Grants Funder: Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc through the School Safety Fund Geographic Scope: Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Purpose: Support school safety initiatives and…
SCHOWALTER FOUNDATION INC · September 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation
Schowalter Foundation Charitable Distributions Funder: Schowalter Foundation, Inc., North Newton, KS Contact: (316) 283-3720 | [email protected] Background: The Schowalter Foundation began in 1954…
Over $50,000 total available
NEBR UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Seminary Scholarship Program Funder: Nebraska United Methodist Foundation Geographic Scope: Nebraska and broader UM community Purpose: To support seminary students pursuing a career in church…
Varies by award
THE UNITED JEWISH FUND AND COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation
Shapira Grants Funder: St. Paul Jewish Federation Focus Areas: Organizations and projects in Israel benefiting the State of Israel Geographic Scope: Israel, specifically partner organizations in the…
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HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Shepherd's Fund Organization: Helping Hands Ministries Inc (FL, US) Website: hhmin.org Overview: The Shepherd's Fund provides financial assistance for individuals in need, with documented support for…
Up to US $1,000
BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sigmund Family Fund - Interdenominational Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Sigmund Family Fund, part of…
Up to US $25,000
Sisters Of Charity Of Cincinnati · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sister Elise Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sisters Of Charity Of Cincinnati Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Overview Who We Are The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati…
Arise Foundation America · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Sisters Anti-Trafficking Awards Award Type: Recognition and funding awards for Catholic sisters working on anti-trafficking efforts Award Amount: £20,000 per laureate to dedicate to a project of…
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CHRISTIAN CONNECTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL HEALTH · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Small Grants Program Overview: CCIH awards small grants to its members to build their capacity and support their health programs, as funds are available. Purpose Small grants are designed to enhance…
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Saint Thomas Aquinas Church · Rolling / Open Foundation
Social Justice Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saint Thomas Aquinas Church Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Social Justice Grants, funded by Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, support agencies that…
Frequently Asked Questions
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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