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 |
|---|---|
| General Endowment Fund The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc · Foundation Not published · From $10K | |
| Eugene Straus Charitable Trust Grant Eugene Straus Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eugene Straus Charitable Trust was established in 1974. Eugene Straus was born to a pioneer Dallas family who settled in Dallas County in the 1840s. | |
| Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Trust Grant Carl W & Carrie Mae Joslyn Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Trust Grant supports charitable organizations that benefit youth, elderly, and handicapped individuals in El Paso County, Colorado. | |
| The Kessler Emergency Assistance Fund Grant Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kessler Emergency Assistance Fund, established by the Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation in 2018, honors Dr. Silas G. Kessler's legacy of ministry. |
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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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