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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Mid-Atlantic Older Adult Ministries Endowment Fund Grant Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Mid-Atlantic Older Adult Ministries Endowment Fund, supported by the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, provides essential funding for programs aimed at older adults.	Not published	Up to $5K
Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation Grant Smyser Benjamin H Fdn Ta · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation, established by Fort Wayne resident Benjamin H. Smyser, focuses on supporting various charitable causes primarily within the Fort Wayne area.	Not published	$10K – $20K
A. M. Pate Jr. Charitable Trust Grant A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K The A. M. Pate Jr. Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Texas, primarily focusing on those engaged in religious, educational, and artistic endeavors.	Not published	$10K – $15K
Women's Bible Class Scholarship Fund St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $260	Not published	$260
Community Lutheran Church - Hill City Scholarship Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Lutheran Church - Hill City Scholarship The scholarship is available to graduating seniors and home-schooled, non-traditional, and currently enrolled students from Community Lutheran Church in Hill City, SD.	Not published	Varies
Garrison Family Foundation Grants Garrison Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Garrison Family Foundation, established in 2006 by Shirley and Mildred Garrison, is dedicated to philanthropy in the Texas panhandle and South Plains.	Not published	Varies
St. Francis New Generation Fund Grant Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The St. Francis New Generation Fund Grant, managed by the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation, supports charitable initiatives within St. Francis, Kansas.	Not published	Up to $5K
Cheyenne County Impact Fund Grant Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Cheyenne County Impact Fund Grant, established in December 2016 through the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, aims to enhance projects across Cheyenne County, Kansas.	Not published	Up to $5K
Grawemeyer Award for Religion University of Louisville Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K One of five annual Grawemeyer Awards presented jointly by the University of Louisville and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary to recognize innovative ideas and works.	Not published	$100K
Piper Trust Grants Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust focuses on enhancing health and well-being in Maricopa County, Arizona, through strategic grantmaking in six key areas: arts and culture, children, education, healthcare, older adults, and religious…	Not published	Varies
Burmester Charitable Trust Grant Burmester Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Burmester Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable organizations primarily in Wisconsin, with a focus on various program areas including animal welfare, arts and culture, civic activities, and education.	Not published	Varies
Kathryn Ames Foundation Grant The Kathryn Ames Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Kathryn Ames Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Israel, focusing on social welfare, religious pluralism, social justice, and education.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Ruth I. Kolpin Family Fund Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Ruth I. Kolpin Family Fund Grantmaking Program, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance the quality of life in the Greater Carthage area and Jasper and Newton counties.	Not published	Up to $25K
Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Grants Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frances Wood Wilson Foundation, established in 1954, is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable, civic, religious, and educational initiatives primarily in Georgia.	Not published	Varies
Church Planting Fund (CPF) Kingdom Business Partners · Foundation Not published · Varies The Church Planting Fund (CPF) is designed to support local church planters. Kingdom Business Partners (KBP) seeks and gathers contributions to the CPF from churches and individuals.	Not published	Varies
Guru Krupa Foundation Grant Guru Krupa Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Guru Krupa Foundation Grant supports charitable causes in social, educational, and religious/cultural areas, rooted in Hindu values.	Not published	Varies
Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Grant Dorothy a Ashcraft Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Grant offers financial support to nonprofit organizations in Janesville, WI. This grant focuses on various program areas including animal welfare, arts and culture, education, and health research.	Not published	Varies
Mervin and Annette Peters Family Foundation Grant Mervin and Annete Peters Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mervin and Annette Peters Family Foundation Grant supports health and human services primarily in Brazos County, Texas. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt to qualify.	Not published	Varies
Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust Grants Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust provides support for a variety of charitable causes, primarily focusing on organizations based in Texas.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Chananya Backer Memorial Fund Grant Star-K Certification Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies STAR-K awarded a substantial grant to the Chananya Backer Memorial Fund of the Baltimore Community Kollel to support a teen outreach and summer employment program.	Not published	Varies
Sidney J. Harris Trust Grant TW Sidney J Harris · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Sidney J. Harris Trust Grant supports organizations in Middlesex County, New Jersey, focusing on services for senior citizens, children's health and education, and public health projects.	Not published	$10K – $20K
School Grants Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support projects within Catholic schools in the archdiocese	Not published	Varies
Louisa County Community Fund Grant Charlottesville Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Louisa County Community Fund Grant, established by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Louisa County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Pauline M. Whitekettle Scholarship Fund for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pauline M. Whitekettle Scholarship Fund, established by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, honors a dedicated educator and community member.	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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