Grants for Religious Nonprofits

Last updated August 11, 2026

There are currently 370 active grants for religious nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Kentucky Conference Mission Grants: Kentucky Conference	The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Kronlund Foundation Grant	Kronlund Foundation Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Grant	Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Gambrill Foundation Grant	Ta Gambrill Foundation Ct-main	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Award	21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	George K. Tallman Trust Grant	George K Tallman Trust Xxxxx0004	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cherokee and Clay County Trust Grant	Dub and Murray Martin Trust	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	White Family Foundation Funding Grant	White Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	General Assembly Unassigned Funds Grant	Presbyterian Mission Agency	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sarasota County Foundation Grant	Sarasota Community Fdn	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Khyentse Foundation: Buddhist Studies Scholarship Grant	Khyentse Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	EFCF Grant Program	Ellis Family Charitable Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Donor-Advised Fund Grants	Richland County Foundation	Rolling	$612K – $2.9M
Foundation	Catholic Educator Formation and Credential Program	Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nehemiah Fund for Development Projects	Anglican Relief and Development Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AOH Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund (Disaster Relief)	Ancient Order of the Hibernians In	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William J. Wolf Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Up to $16K
Foundation	Synod of the Mid-Atlantic -Thanksgiving Offering Fund Grant	Synod of the Mid-Atlantic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	General Scholarship (Associates of St John Bosco)	Associates of St John Bosco Inc	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Scanlan Foundation Grant: Diocese	Scanlan Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William Carey Scholarship	Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Marietta K. Randall Foundation Trust Grant	Marietta K Randall Foundation Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): Undergraduate Scholarships Grant	Presbyterian Mission Agency	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	Maurice J. Masserini Trust Grant	Masserini Maurice J Tua	Rolling	$5K – $15K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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