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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The William H.-John G.-Emma Scott Foundation Grant The William H - John G - Emma Scott · Foundation Not published · Varies The William H.-John G.-Emma Scott Foundation Grant supports charitable, religious, and educational initiatives primarily in Richmond, Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Waldon H. and Adele Orr Charitable Trust Grant Orr Waldon H and Adele Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Waldon H. and Adele Orr Charitable Trust Grant focuses on supporting health, human services, and religious purposes in Brazos County, Texas.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Lula Wilson Trust Grant Lula C Wilson Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Lula Wilson Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Pontiac and Oakland County, Michigan, focusing on education, scientific research, religious activities, civic initiatives, and health services.	Not published	Up to $25K
Building Leaders Grants Catholic Extension · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building Leaders Grants by Catholic Extension aim to enhance the recruitment, education, and ongoing formation of church leaders.	Not published	Varies
Harry L. Katz Memorial Trust Fund Grant Katz H L Fndn · Foundation Not published · $20K – $60K The Harry L. Katz Memorial Trust Fund Grant supports charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational initiatives.	Not published	$20K – $60K
Mission Program Grants: Presbytery Grant for Congregational Transformation Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Mission Program Grants: Presbytery Grant for Congregational Transformation offers presbyteries funding up to $50,000 to facilitate congregational change.	Not published	Up to $50K
Wayfinders: Launching Spiritual Activists Grant Program Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · $500 The Wayfinders: Launching Spiritual Activists Grant Program, initiated by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), empowers college students to pursue anti-racism and anti-poverty initiatives on their campuses.	Not published	$500
The Kingdom Foundation Grant Perpetual Guardian · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Kingdom Foundation Grant, provided by Perpetual Guardian, invites applications from organizations in the Manawatu, Horowhenua, and Hawke's Bay areas.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Elkins Grant The Elkins Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elkins Grant, offered by The Elkins Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Houston and the Greater Gulf Coast through support for diverse educational, healthcare, cultural, community, and religious organizations.	Not published	Varies
Tuscola Community Foundation Grant Program The Tuscola Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Grant Bartsch Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Grant offers funding for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, as well as for preventing cruelty to children and animals.	Not published	Varies
George & Elizabeth Davis Trusts Grant George H & Elizabeth O Davis Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The George & Elizabeth Davis Trusts Grant provides funding for Protestant charitable and religious institutions in Kansas City, Missouri. It supports general operating and program needs, but not capital requests.	Not published	Varies
Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust Grant Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust, founded by Helen Greathouse in 1997, focuses on supporting charities that assist children and individuals facing physical and mental challenges in Midland County, Texas.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Grant Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, established in 1984, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in Stamford and Worcester, New York, and Winchendon, Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
Mariners Family Ministry Grant Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Mariners Family Ministry Grant, offered by the Presbyterian Mission Agency, provides up to $2,000 to create or enhance family ministry programs within Presbyterian congregations or camps.	Not published	Up to $2K
Golden Cane Award Preachers' Aid Society of New England · Foundation Not published · Varies The Golden Cane Award is presented to the ordained elder in the New England Conference who has the greatest number of years of service in Christian Ministry.	Not published	Varies
Mary J. Proctor Grant Tr Uw Mary J Proctor · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary J. Proctor Grant supports charitable organizations focused on children and youth in the Indianapolis area. Administered by JPMorgan, it funds nonprofit entities recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code.	Not published	Varies
DeLeon Carter Foundation Grants Deleon Carter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The DeLeon Carter Foundation Grants support a wide range of charitable purposes, including religious, scientific, educational, and literary initiatives, as well as the prevention of cruelty to children and animals.	Not published	Varies
Ruth Claridge/James Moore Fund St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K To benefit a student pursuing a full-time church vocation	Not published	$2K
Designated and Agency Fund Grants Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $612K – $2.9M The Richland County Foundation allocates grants from Designated Funds (which provide annual support to donor-selected charities) and Agency Funds (established by charitable organizations and managed by Foundation).	Not published	$612K – $2.9M
Passing the Torch Renewal Leave Grant Florida United Methodist Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
The Harris Foundation Grant Foundation Management · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harris Foundation Grant invites proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations in Oklahoma, focusing on religious, charitable, educational, benevolent, or scientific initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Samuel Robinson Award Grant Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Samuel Robinson Award is a scholarship for college juniors and seniors attending Presbyterian-related institutions. To qualify, students must memorize the Westminster Shorter Catechism's 107 questions and answers within 18 months.	Not published	Up to $2K
Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust Community Grant Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ambler Trust Grants, provided by the Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust, support various sectors including education, health, arts, culture, and environmental initiatives.	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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