Grants for Religious Nonprofits

Last updated August 17, 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	Sinclair Scholarship	Florida United Methodist Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	CBE Conference Scholarships for Women	Christians for Biblical Equality	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Columbus Area Community Foundation Grant	Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	St. Katharine Drexel Grant	Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Resource Grant	Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Harry M., Miriam C. and William C. Horton Fund Grant	Harry M Miriam C Will C Horton F	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Parish Ministry Grants	Episcopal Ministries of Long Island	Rolling	$15K – $20K
Foundation	Stella Knoebel / Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church Music Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fall Event Grant Sponsorships	The Catholic Foundation of Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Byron L. Walter Family Trust Grant	Byron L Walter Family Trust Xxxxx0002	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carlton Presbyterian Church Memorial Scholarship	The Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Leadership Development Grants	Presbyterian Women In The Presbyterian Church Usa Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Kaufman Memorial Trust Grant	Chaim Fanny Louis Benjamin Anne and Florence	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation Grant	Charles a and Leona K Gruber Fnd	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Catholic Foundation: Philanthropy Fund Grant	Catholic Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Pastors Assistance Fund	Lutheran Social Services Foundation Of	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Burst Micro Grants	The United Jewish Fund and Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Isabel Foundation Grant	The Isabel Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Zimmer Family Foundation National & International Grants	The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grant Cycle 1 - Religious Mission and Ministry Grant	Permanent Endowment Fund of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	College Scholarships	Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rachael and Ben Vaughan Foundation Grants	The Rachael and Ben Vaughan	Rolling	$2K – $20K
Foundation	B. J. Runnels Dean Scholarship Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Building Capacity Grants	Catholic Extension	Rolling	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.

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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