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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Frost Foundation Grant The Frost Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frost Foundation, established in 1959, aims to support educational, charitable, and religious initiatives. It prioritizes grant-making for organizations that foster creativity and self-reliance, particularly in New Mexico and Louisiana.	Not published	Varies
FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program The San Francisco Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program, initiated by The San Francisco Foundation, supports faith-based organizations in advocating for racial and economic equity across five Bay Area counties.	Not published	Up to $25K
Bernsen Foundation Grant Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grace and Franklin Bernsen Foundation offers grants to non-profit organizations in Tulsa, Oklahoma, focusing on charitable, educational, literary, religious, and scientific purposes.	Not published	Varies
OJCF: The Leonard and Lois Schnitzer Charitable Supporting Foundation Grant Oregon Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Leonard and Lois Schnitzer Charitable Supporting Foundation, part of OJCF, focuses on enhancing local Jewish projects in Oregon and Southwest Washington.	Not published	$1K – $10K
AF: Grants - $5,001 and Above - Community Development, Religion & Other The Ashtabula Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Ashtabula Foundation offers grants of $5,001 and above to support community development, religious initiatives, and other charitable efforts in Ashtabula County.	Not published	$5K
Excellence in Mission Award Idaho Episcopal Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 Recognition award given to parishes or organizations in the Episcopal Church in Idaho who exemplify through their mission and ministry the call to be the hands and heart of Jesus in the world.	Not published	$500
The Chisholm Foundation Grants The Chisholm Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chisholm Foundation offers grants to support arts, education, and religion projects across the United States. Applications for May and November grants should be submitted by March 1st and September 1st, respectively.	Not published	Varies
Barnitz Fund Grant The Barnitz Fund Uw of Ella K Barnitz · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barnitz Fund Grant provides financial support for religious and charitable purposes in Middletown, Ohio, and its surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund Grant Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund Grant supports charitable organizations in Stephenville, Texas, focusing on various program areas including arts and culture, human services, health research, education, animal welfare, and community…	Not published	Varies
Zimmer Family Foundation Local Grants The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Zimmer Family Foundation Local Grants support religious, educational, and social programs aimed at assisting the less fortunate.	Not published	Up to $40K
Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust Grant Mabel Y Hughes Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust Grant provides financial support to charitable organizations operating in Colorado.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Power-Wise Matching Grant Program Georgia Interfaith Power & Light Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K – $3.5B	Not published	$4K – $3.5B
Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries Grants and Scholarships Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · $100 – $5K The Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries Grants and Scholarships, supported by the Presbyterian Mission Agency, aim to empower leaders, congregations, and organizations that promote racial equity and women's rights.	Not published	$100 – $5K
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting registered 501(c)(3), civic, religious, or government organizations within specific counties in Iowa and Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
James P. Robinson Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $900 The James P. Robinson Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $900 grant to undergraduate students majoring or minoring in Religious Studies at Missouri State University–Springfield.	Not published	Up to $900
Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Grant Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Fort Worth, TX, focusing on religious, charitable, scientific, and literary purposes.	Not published	Varies
R C Archdiocese Of Indianapolis Combined Grant Applications R C Archdiocese of Indianapolis · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K The R C Archdiocese of Indianapolis provides grant opportunities to support home mission needs, ministry growth, and capital improvements across its parishes and schools.	Not published	$20K – $40K
Mission Program Grants: New Worshiping Communities Seed Grant Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Mission Program Grants: New Worshiping Communities Seed Grant offers up to $10,000 to support the establishment of new worshiping communities connected to the Presbyterian Church (USA).	Not published	Up to $10K
Fund for Islamic Understanding, Education and Dialogue of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our service area.	Not published	Varies
Donor Advised Grant First Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $25K A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) allows donors to establish a fund and receive an immediate tax deduction while maintaining the ability to recommend annual distributions to charities of their choice, with priority given to First Community Church…	Not published	From $25K
Ignite Grants The United Jewish Fund and Council St Paul Jewish Federation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support new or expanded programs that address unmet needs, foster connection, or offer fresh approaches to Jewish engagement	Not published	Varies
Monsignor Leo Adamiak Trust Grant (Ohio) Monsignor Leo Adamiak Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Monsignor Leo Adamiak Trust Grant provides financial assistance to Ukrainian Catholic parishes in the U.S. and Ukraine, aiming to support their educational and operational needs.	Not published	Varies
John M. Ross Foundation - Major Capital Grant John M Ross Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John M. Ross Foundation offers a Major Capital Grant to support tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations on Hawaii's Big Island.	Not published	Varies
Sterkel Fund Grant Justine Sterkel Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sterkel Fund Grant provides support for charitable purposes in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.	Not published	Varies

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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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