Best Grants for Church Repairs

Most churches, religious nonprofits, and historic preservation organizations responsible for maintaining church buildings can qualify for these grants.

Grants for church repairs typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q3, with 32.7% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you plan to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.

These grants are supported by funders committed to restoring historically significant places of worship. The goal of these grants is to ensure that places of worship remain safe, functional, and accessible for worship and community programs.

Funding for church repair grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $1,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $15,000, while the average grant awarded is $148,500. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.

Of the $1M available, the majority of church repair grants are funded by private organizations, such as The Texas Methodist Foundation, Saw Island Foundation, and the Chatlos Foundation.

Considered grant proposals will include:

• Describe restoration plans – Consider consulting with a preservation expert or architect about your plans
• Demonstrate historical or community significance – Share details about the church’s background and how it will benefit from restoration
• Share fundraising efforts – Detail any of the church’s past or ongoing fundraising initiatives

For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.