Grants

Open grants for churches, sorted by what closes first. We always link the official funder page.

17 days leftDeadline: Nov 30, 2026

Esperanza Hispanic Ministry Small Grant Fund

Funds leadership, youth ministry, church collaboration and service to the Latino community.

Amount
Unknown
Who can apply
Latino/Hispanic churches in Philadelphia County with budgets of $500,000 or less
Latino / immigrant focusSmall church focus
Official page Last checked: Nov 12, 2026
21 days leftDeadline: Dec 4, 2026

United Thank Offering grants (Episcopal)

Three steps: Dec 4, 2026 proposal + audit to your Bishop; Jan 8, 2027 drafts; Feb 5, 2027 final. Spanish or English accepted.

Amount
Unknown
Who can apply
Episcopal Church applicants with Bishop endorsement
Denomination members only
Official page Last checked: Nov 12, 2026
61 days leftDeadline: Jan 13, 2027

Strategic Mission Grants, Episcopal Diocese of Texas

Funds ministries aimed at church growth. Reviewed quarterly. No clergy salary or capital improvements.

Amount
Unknown
Who can apply
Congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas only
Denomination members only
Official page Last checked: Nov 12, 2026
63 days leftDeadline: Jan 15, 2027

Baptist Foundation of California outreach grants

Evangelism and outreach events in California; event must happen after March 6, 2027. Next round July 15, 2027.

Amount
Under $5,000 per program per year
Who can apply
Churches affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention that give to the Cooperative Program
Denomination members only
Official page Last checked: Nov 12, 2026
67 days leftDeadline: Jan 19, 2027

Lilly Endowment: Serving Neighbors Through Congregational Collaborations

Concept papers due Jan 19, 2027. Up to $5M each for organizations that help congregations work with local charities.

Amount
Up to $5,000,000
Who can apply
Charitable organizations such as denominational agencies, church networks and seminaries. Single congregations are not eligible.
Networks/agencies only (not single churches)
Official page Last checked: Nov 12, 2026
73 days leftDeadline: Jan 25, 2027

UMC Disability Ministries Committee / GCORR grants

Ten grants for ministries that advance disability justice. Needs an accessibility audit, endorsement letter and 2025 audited financial statement.

Amount
Up to $5,000
Who can apply
United Methodist local churches, church clusters and UM-affiliated entities
Denomination members only
Official page Last checked: Nov 12, 2026
107 days leftDeadline: Feb 28, 2027

Better World Micro-Grants (Moravian Church)

Opens: Jan 1, 2027

Opens Jan 1, 2027. Up to ten $1,000 grants, preference for youth-led projects.

Amount
$1,000
Who can apply
U.S. congregations (Moravian program; confirm eligibility on the official page)
501(c)(3) rule not stated
Official page Last checked: Nov 12, 2026
110 days leftDeadline: Mar 3, 2027

National Fund for Sacred Places

Opens: Jan 12, 2027

Capital grants plus planning help for historic, community-serving houses of worship. Applications open Jan 12, 2027.

Amount
Unknown
Who can apply
Congregations of any faith with eligible historic buildings
501(c)(3) rule not stated
Official page Last checked: Nov 12, 2026
124 days leftDeadline: Mar 17, 2027

Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs

Opens: Jan 4, 2027

Funds a renewal leave for your pastor. Portal opens Jan 4, 2027. Congregation and pastor apply together.

Amount
Up to $60,000
Who can apply
Christian congregations in the 50 states, DC or Puerto Rico, with an ordained pastor
501(c)(3) rule not stated
Official page Last checked: Nov 12, 2026
290 days leftDeadline: Aug 30, 2027

Vitality Grants, Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

Rolling applications through Aug 30, 2027. Large grants up to $5,000 for hospitality and spiritual-practice projects.

Amount
Up to $5,000
Who can apply
Congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
Denomination members only
Official page Last checked: Nov 12, 2026

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