Updated Oct 28, 2026
Grants for churches & faith-based organizations
Churches and faith-based nonprofits can't use federal funds for worship, but they can — and regularly do — win grants for community programs like food assistance, housing, reentry, youth mentoring, and job training.
- Open now
- 13
- Closing in 30 days
- 0
- Largest award ceiling
- $5,000
Open grants, soonest deadline first
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Walmart Foundation — Local Community GrantsCorporateWalmart Foundation | Walmart Foundation | $250 – $5,000 |
| Rollingno deadline | The Allstate Foundation — GrantsCorporateThe Allstate Foundation | The Allstate Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Nike — Community Impact GrantsCorporateNike | Nike | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Annie E. Casey Foundation — GrantsFoundationAnnie E. Casey Foundation | Annie E. Casey Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Casey Family Programs — FundingFoundationCasey Family Programs | Casey Family Programs | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Conrad N. Hilton Foundation — GrantsFoundationConrad N. Hilton Foundation | Conrad N. Hilton Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | The Duke Endowment — GrantsFoundationThe Duke Endowment | The Duke Endowment | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Ford Foundation — GrantsFoundationFord Foundation | Ford Foundation | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies — GrantsFoundationMargaret A. Cargill Philanthropies | Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Lilly Endowment — GrantsFoundationLilly Endowment Inc. | Lilly Endowment Inc. | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Open Society Foundations — GrantsFoundationOpen Society Foundations | Open Society Foundations | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Weingart Foundation — GrantsFoundationWeingart Foundation | Weingart Foundation | Not listed |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | Leading Edge Acceleration Projects for Health IT (LEAP)Federal · nonprofits, colleges, tribes · forecastOffice of the National Coordinator | Office of the National Coordinator | Not listed |
Sources: Grants.gov, the California Grants Portal, and curated state, foundation and corporate programs. First-time % is the share of a federal program's recent awards that went to organizations new to it (USAspending). Always confirm details in the official announcement.
Common questions
How many grants for churches & faith-based organizations are open right now?
As of Oct 28, 2026, we list 13 open grants for churches & faith-based organizations. We refresh this list from Grants.gov and other sources every 10 minutes.
What does the first-time % column mean?
For federal grants we look up the program behind the announcement on USAspending and compute the share of recent awards that went to organizations that had not won under that program before. A high number means newcomers win regularly; a low number means it mostly re-funds past grantees.
What is the largest churches & faith-based grant available?
The largest award ceiling among the open opportunities listed here is $5,000. Most grants make several awards, so typical award sizes are usually lower. Check each listing's award range and the program page's median.
Can churches get government grants?
Yes, for secular community programs. Federal rules let faith-based organizations compete on equal footing, but grant funds can't pay for worship, religious instruction, or proselytizing. Many churches run their food pantry, reentry, or youth program through the church or a separate 501(c)(3) and apply for that program.
Can you help us apply?
Yes. Our grant writers can check your eligibility for free, then write and submit the application for a fixed price.
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