Best Faith-based Grants

Faith-based and other community organizations and schools in the U.S. can receive free new books and educational materials to support children and families in need. With a mission to expand literacy and educational access, The Molina Foundation provides book grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Title I schools, clinics, government and tribal agencies, and similar programs, which may include religious nonprofits serving at-risk families.

U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations and state or local government entities seeking support for agriculture, food security, education, or community enhancement can apply for flexible funding that covers general operations or specific projects. Greenpoint Foundation considers community programs run by faith-based organizations on a case-by-case basis and requires follow-up impact reports after funded work is completed.

Faith-based and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the U.S., especially the Northeast, can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 to advance education, economic self-sufficiency, and health initiatives. Grants from Henry E. Niles Foundation help organizations, including religious ministries, deliver long-term, collaborative humanitarian programs, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing social services, economic security programs, or Christian education and mentoring can seek funding for faith-based and social change initiatives, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area. Focused on social justice, human services, and economic mobility, Saw Island Foundation also considers a small number of extraordinary or crisis-based projects nationwide.

Faith-based and other U.S. organizations serving pregnant women and young children can receive in-kind prenatal multivitamins and nutrition support, not cash, to enhance existing programs for underserved communities. With a mission to improve nutrition and health outcomes, Vitamin Angels provides commodities and technical assistance that ministries and religious nonprofits can integrate into their maternal and child health outreach.

Faith-based 501(c)(3) organizations and Seventh-day Adventist entities serving communities can apply for Versacare’s Impact Grant, awarding More than US $40,000 for proven or innovative service programs. Projects may address church community engagement, disadvantaged populations, education, health and wellness, humanitarian efforts, social justice, or support for women, children, youth, and young adults.

The OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program aims to provide critical support for moderate- to high-risk youth transitioning back into their communities after confinement. This funding opportunity encourages collaboration among state agencies, local governments, Tribes, and community organizations to deliver comprehensive reentry services and assist youth in overcoming challenges related to recidivism. Applications are due by November 9, 2026, at 8:59 p.m. ET.

U.S. higher education institutions, nonprofits, faith-based and community organizations conducting aging or gerontology research can access funding through the American Federation for Aging Research’s Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award. This NIH K76 mechanism provides up to US $225,000 annually for early-stage, clinically trained investigators to advance leadership in aging-related health outcomes research.

Faith-based and other community-serving organizations in the U.S. can access funding through Walmart Foundation’s Spark Good Local Grants to support local community services and projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools, and churches or other faith-based organizations with community-benefit projects, with awards ranging from US $250 - US $5,000.

Faith-based nonprofits and ministries offering direct human services rooted in Christian faith can seek support for religious mission and ministry programs through the Permanent Endowment Fund. Galveston-based and global organizations may be eligible for projects like discipleship, spiritual formation, lay leadership, pastoral care, chaplaincy, and faith-based prison ministries that advance the care of people in Jesus Christ’s name.

Faith-based and spiritual 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota, Dallas, the Northern San Francisco Bay Area/Marin County, and the Vail Valley can access funding through George Family Foundation for spirituality and inner-life programs. Eligible initiatives include progressive, values-driven faith endeavors and mindfulness or inner-life practices that foster reflection, healing, resilience, and compassionate, just communities; some national organizations may also be considered.

Eligible small rural hospitals in the U.S., including faith-based facilities with 49 or fewer beds, can use this grant to meet Medicare data system requirements and improve health care quality and value. Grants from Minnesota Department of Health, supported by HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, offer up to US $13,528 per hospital.

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, equivalent international organizations, government entities, and inclusive faith-based organizations can seek funding for early-stage, nursing-driven interventions improving healthcare for marginalized populations. Grants from Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation support bold care models that narrow health equity gaps and may benefit faith-based providers delivering community health and social services.

Faith-based and other U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and qualifying international organizations working in the U.S. can seek funding for nursing-driven serious illness and end-of-life care innovations. Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation supports early-stage projects that improve care for marginalized communities, with priority for community partnerships, multidisciplinary collaboration, and non-hospital care settings; awards are US $50,000.

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, equivalent international organizations focusing work in the U.S., government entities, and inclusive faith-based organizations can seek up to US $500,000 for nursing-driven care models addressing racism and health. Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation supports innovative interventions that improve outcomes for vulnerable populations, which may include faith-based health and social service programs.

Congregations operating historic houses of worship in the U.S. and territories can receive matching funds for major capital preservation, accessibility, and repair projects. Partners for Sacred Places, with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers US $50,000 - US $500,000 plus training and technical assistance to community-serving, fundraising-ready, and historically significant faith communities.

Local respite care providers and faith-based or community organizations across the U.S. can apply for Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation grants, awarding US $50,000 - US $100,000 for dementia-focused respite services. Funding supports start-up or pilot projects that expand or launch innovative, person-centered respite care for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

501(c)(3) nonprofits in the U.S. can seek funding for education, health care, arts, environmental initiatives, poverty services, and faith-based programs, with awards of more than US $5,000. With a mission to enrich lives, Gardner Family Foundation supports organizations that share its values, promote family unity, and demonstrate strong leadership and accountability.

U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities, governmental units, and established churches can seek funding for arts, education, historic preservation, faith-based initiatives, and human services programs. Faith-based organizations strengthening families, communities, and traditional American values may access support via the McClure Family Foundation, with preference for applicants who have personal connections to board members.

Religious and other 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S., especially Oklahoma, can seek funding for faith-based, educational, health, literacy, arts, and construction projects. U.S. religious nonprofits can access funding through Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation, which requires a spring Letter of Inquiry before invited full applications are due by late August.

The Baugh Foundation supports progressive, inclusive, nonprofit organizations that reflect the love of Christ by providing assistance to those in need, enriching the lives of children and youth, keeping faith communities informed and engaged, and guarding the wall of separation between church and state.We welcome applications from progressive, faith-based organizations. At this time, the vast majority of our funding goes to progressive Baptist organizations or initiatives, and organizations that work to guard the separation of church and state. We believe that a free church in a free state is dependent upon a functioning democracy.Funding Priorities: 

• Social justice and advocacy
• Progressive faith-based journalism
• Meeting basic human needs
• Progressive faith-based post-secondary education
• Inclusivity initiatives
• Arts and enrichment

Eligible incorporated organizations, tribal entities, governments, and other legal entities can obtain US $100,000 - US $5,000,000 to build broadband infrastructure in rural communities across the U.S. Focused on expanding high-speed internet access, USDA Rural Development invites applicants to propose projects that enhance education, healthcare, public safety, and community development, including faith-based organizations on an equal basis.

QBE Foundation Inc.

The QBE Foundation’s focus is on creating strong, resilient and inclusive communities. We work in partnership with community organizations, working in climate resilience and inclusion – two areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact.

The QBE Foundation is one component that reflects our company’s focus, involvement, and investment in the neighborhoods where we do business, and where our employees live and work. The QBE Foundation also empowers our employees to volunteer with colleagues and community partners to make a difference for those in need. Employees can also coordinate fundraisers that are matched by the foundation.

QBE Foundation Local Grant Program

This program supports high-impact, community-based initiatives aligned to our focus on climate resilience and inclusion.

• Climate Resilience:
  • Helping communities prepare for, adapt to, and recover from climate-related risks, including preparedness, financial resilience, and risk reduction solutions.
• Inclusion:
  • Expanding access to opportunity for underserved communities through economic inclusion, workforce pathways, and removing systemic barriers.

Multiple grants of $30,000 will be awarded across our two focus areas.

The Alpha Foundation Grant, established in 1997, focuses on enhancing the human condition by supporting educational, scientific, and charitable organizations. With a strong emphasis on biotechnology, the foundation aims to aid in disease discovery and cure. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily operating in Madison County, Alabama. The foundation does not fund individuals or political activities, ensuring its resources directly benefit public charities.