Grants for Religious Nonprofits
Last updated October 10, 2026
Grantable tracks 364 active grants for religious nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 145 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.
- Grants tracked
- 364
- from 275 funders
- Median award
- $10K
- middle half $5,000–$25K
- Total listed funding
- $11.4M
- across 145 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 4
- 22 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Raymond Glover Grant for Episcopal Liturgical Music Association of Anglican Musicians · Foundation ~November · Varies Provides funding for projects supporting Episcopal liturgical music within the framework of the AAM Endowment Grant Program. | |
| Collins Foundation Grant Collins Foundation · Foundation ~November · Average grant $2,000–$7,500 The Collins Foundation, established by William and Ruth Collins, supports charitable, educational, and religious causes in Boulder County, Colorado. | |
| E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso Family Foundation Baton Rouge Area Foundation · Foundation Dec 31, 2026 · Varies The E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso Family Foundation supports South Louisiana, which has been good to the family over generations. The foundation provides grants to nonprofits that have new, creative or beneficial projects. | |
| Blaine and Lois Taylor Fellowship Award Preachers' Aid Society of New England · Foundation ~December · $11K Each year since 1995, the Preachers' Aid Society of New England has granted the prestigious Blaine and Lois Taylor Fellowship Award to honor retired clergy and surviving spouses having significant years of distinguished pastoral service… | |
| Grants for Christian Work Boston Baptist Social Union · Foundation ~February · Up to $10K The Boston Baptist Social Union, established in 1864, is a prominent Christian organization in Massachusetts dedicated to fostering love and fellowship among men. | |
| College Scholarships Catholic Union of Texas the KJT · Foundation ~March · $1K – $2K KJT offers $30,000 in scholarships for college students. If the scholarship recipient will be attending a Catholic college or university, the scholarship amount is doubled. | |
| FBC Scholarship Fund First Baptist Church Endowment Fund Incorporated · Foundation ~March · Varies Provides financial assistance for post-secondary education to church members and their children. | |
| Evangelization Grant MARTIN de PORRES FOUNDATION CO MCCLOSKEY FINANCIAL GROUP · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| Ministry Support Grant MARTIN de PORRES FOUNDATION CO MCCLOSKEY FINANCIAL GROUP · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| Youth and Young Adult Initiatives Grant MARTIN de PORRES FOUNDATION CO MCCLOSKEY FINANCIAL GROUP · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| Scholarship Program MARTIN de PORRES FOUNDATION CO MCCLOSKEY FINANCIAL GROUP · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| Leadership Development Grant MARTIN de PORRES FOUNDATION CO MCCLOSKEY FINANCIAL GROUP · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| Living the Faith Grants The Catholic Community Foundation · Foundation ~March · Varies The Living the Faith Grant Cycle is the Catholic Community Foundation's annual open application grant process for parishes in the Diocese of San Jose. | |
| Eastern Star Training Awards For Religious Leadership (ESTARL) California Eastern Star Foundation · Foundation ~March · $500 – $5K Grants scholarships for religious training to college students or college graduates desiring to enter, or to pursue studies in a Theological College or Seminary. | |
| Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust Grant T U W Flowers Chrtbl Fndtn Ttee · Foundation Mar 15, 2027 · Average grant about $10,000 The Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust, established in 1979, aims to enhance the quality of life in Gloucester County, New Jersey. | |
| Lahoma Routt Youth Ministry Fund Central Kentucky Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Grant opportunity supporting youth ministry initiatives in the Central Kentucky region. | |
| White Family Foundation Funding Grant White Family Foundation · Foundation ~March · Up to $25K The White Family Foundation provides grants to enhance education, healthcare, and religious initiatives in Florida. | |
| G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - Capital Project George N Wilcox General Trust · Foundation Apr 1, 2027 · Up to $500K The G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant for Capital Projects supports small capital initiatives or equipment expenses under $500,000. It primarily targets 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii, emphasizing community service and board participation. | |
| St. Paul the Apostle Council 560 Scholarship Knights of Columbus 560 · Foundation ~April · Up to $2K | |
| Lutheran Charities (WNY) Grant Program Lutheran Charities · Foundation ~April · Varies | |
| Sarasota County Foundation Grant Sarasota Community Fdn · Foundation May 31, 2027 · US $5,000 - US $10,000 The Sarasota County Foundation, established in 1958, aims to facilitate charitable donations for various purposes within Sarasota County. | |
| Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - General Capital Grants Elsie Wilcox Foundation · Foundation ~September · Up to US $500,000 The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant supports small capital projects and equipment costing under $500,000, benefiting qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii. | |
| Grant Providing Program The Mainstay Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mainstay Foundation aims to foster and facilitate growth and progress in the Muslim community in the United States by coordinating human and financial resources. | |
| Ramseyer Ministry Education Grant The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ramseyer Ministry Education Grant, offered by the Kentucky Annual Conference and the Board of Ordained Ministry, aims to support clergy by providing funds for educational expenses. |
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Grants for religious nonprofits by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 4 1%
- Upcoming date published
- 22 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 48 13%
- No deadline published
- 290 80%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 22 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active grants for religious nonprofits
- Presbyterian Mission Agency 10 active
- Catholic Extension 9 active
- Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc 6 active
- St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc 6 active
- Synod of the Mid-Atlantic 6 active
- Khyentse Foundation 5 active
275 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 364 active grants for religious nonprofits (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 10, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for religious nonprofits
Religious nonprofits across traditions are funded through a combination of faith-specific foundations, community foundations, and federal partnerships. Dedicated funders range from the Lilly Endowment and the Maclellan Foundation in the Christian space to Jewish family foundations and Federations, alongside interfaith and denominational grantmakers. Federal agencies also fund religious organizations' social-service work on an equal basis with secular nonprofits through their faith-based partnership centers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for religious nonprofits award?
Of the 364 grants for religious nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 10, 2026, 145 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $25K. The largest is $2.9M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for religious nonprofits?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Presbyterian Mission Agency (10), Catholic Extension (9), Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc (6), St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc (6), and Synod of the Mid-Atlantic (6). In all, 275 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for religious nonprofits due?
Of 364 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 22 have a published upcoming deadline, 48 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 290 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 59% fall in January–March.
What grants are available for religious nonprofits?
Grants support congregational and community life, religious education, faith-based social services, leadership development, and humanitarian work. Funding comes from tradition-specific foundations, denominational and community foundations, and federal programs that fund the social-service work of religious organizations. Both program grants and general operating support are available depending on the funder.
Which foundations fund religious organizations?
Funders vary by tradition: the Lilly Endowment and Maclellan Foundation are major Christian funders, while Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies and Jewish Federations support Jewish life. Many community foundations, denominational agencies, and family foundations also fund religious nonprofits, and federal agencies fund faith organizations' social services through their faith-based partnership offices.
Do religious nonprofits need 501(c)(3) status to apply?
Most foundations require 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor, though houses of worship are generally treated as tax-exempt automatically and many faith funders welcome them. For federal grants, religious organizations apply on equal footing with secular nonprofits but cannot use federal funds for inherently religious activities. Confirm each funder's eligibility and use restrictions before applying.
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