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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G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund Grant M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund Grant, established in 1937, aims to provide quality health care and human services to underserved populations.	Not published	Varies
Harry F. Dise Grant Harry F Dise · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harry F. Dise Grant, managed by the Harry F. Dise Charitable Foundation, supports charitable organizations in Prescott, Arizona, focusing on the preservation of historical landmarks and objects.	Not published	Varies
Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Ministerial Studies Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Ministerial Studies, sponsored by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports students pursuing ministerial studies in Texas.	Not published	Varies
Gilbert and Thyra Plass Charitable Trust Grant The Gilbert & Thyra Plass · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Gilbert and Thyra Plass Charitable Trust aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in Brazos County, Texas, by supporting diverse charitable initiatives.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Grants for Educating while Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ & Serving as the Hands and Feet of Christ Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Siebert Lutheran Foundation offers grants aimed at educating children and youth while sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.	Not published	Varies
Khyentse Foundation: Trisong Grant Khyentse Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Khyentse Foundation's Trisong Grant offers funding to individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being through projects rooted in Buddha's wisdom.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Groneman Charitable Trust Grant Virginia & Christian Groneman Charitable · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Groneman Charitable Trust Grant supports a variety of charitable causes in Brazos County, Texas, primarily focusing on health, human services, and religious purposes.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Cullum Foundation Grant Cullum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cullum Foundation Grant supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations primarily in Augusta, Georgia, and Richmond County.	Not published	Varies
Education Grant First Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting educational initiatives, including seminary assistance, adult education, early childhood programs, middle and high school programs, and older adult ministry educational components through First Community Church.	Not published	Varies
Solar-Wise Program - Zero-Interest Solar Loans Georgia Interfaith Power & Light Inc · Foundation Rolling · $15K	Rolling	$15K
Presbyterian Church (USA) Grants Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Presbyterian Church (USA) Grants provide financial support to Nebraska-based PCUSA congregations and organizations. Applicants can seek funding for outreach projects that enhance community ministry.	Not published	Varies
Louise Tuller Miller Trust Grant Miller Louise Tuller Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Louise Tuller Miller Trust Grant offers funding exclusively for charitable organizations in Metropolitan Detroit and Traverse City, Michigan.	Not published	Varies
FCFPP: Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund Grant First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund, established by Charles F. Lindig, supports projects that enhance the religious, charitable, educational, cultural, recreational, or economic welfare of the Borough of Lewisburg.	Not published	Varies
Brethren Mission Fund (BMF) Brethren Revival Fellowship Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The BMF supports Church of the Brethren (CoB) members engaged in soul-saving mission endeavors globally. The fund stimulates mission activity within the CoB through regular dispensing of funds to missionaries and mission projects.	Not published	Varies
McCallum Trust Fund Grant Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Foundation Not published · Varies The McCallum Trust Fund supports vital causes such as orphanages and colleges in North Carolina's mountains, as well as international and home missions.	Not published	Varies
Lilly Endowment: Religion Grants Lilly Endowment Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Lilly Endowment Inc. focuses on enriching the religious lives of Christians in the U.S. by supporting diverse congregations and theological education.	Not published	Varies
Truman C. Kuehn Charities Grant Kuehn Truman C Tua · Foundation Not published · $6K – $10K The Truman C. Kuehn Charities Grant supports a variety of charitable causes primarily in San Diego County, California.	Not published	$6K – $10K
Pangburn Foundation Grant The Pangburn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Pangburn Foundation Grant supports charitable, religious, educational, or scientific organizations in Texas.	Not published	Up to $150K
Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants Catholic Extension · Foundation Not published · Varies Catholic Extension's Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants aim to empower the church to broaden its outreach and foster societal transformation through targeted pastoral and social initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Russell Family Foundation Grant Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Russell Family Foundation Grant, established in 2007 in Duluth, Minnesota, supports charitable causes in the areas of arts, education, environment, health, human services, public benefit, and religion.	Not published	$1K – $5K
James S. Bower Foundation Grants James S Bower Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The James S. Bower Foundation offers grants to public charities in the Santa Barbara area focused on educational, scientific, religious, and charitable efforts.	Not published	Varies
Sinclair Scholarship Florida United Methodist Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K	Not published	Up to $3K
CBE Conference Scholarships for Women Christians for Biblical Equality · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarships to attend CBE's annual conferences for women and men committed to biblical gender equality. CBE offers scholarships to help individuals attend their annual conferences.	Not published	Varies
Columbus Area Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Columbus Area Community Foundation Grant supports local 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, government agencies, and religious organizations in Cherokee County, Kansas.	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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