Best Grants for Religious Nonprofits

With a mission to support faith-based and humanitarian work, Chatlos Foundation provides U.S. nonprofit organizations with up to US $10,000 for program support. Eligible 501(c)(3)s at least two years old, including Christian ministries, religious education institutions, and social service programs rooted in spirituality, may benefit from this funding for mission-driven activities.

Nonprofits, schools, hospitals, governments, veterans groups, and volunteer fire departments in the U.S. can seek funding for arts, culture, healthy families, poverty services, and community improvement projects. Entergy Charitable Foundation prioritizes specific counties and parishes, and faith-based organizations with community outreach or family programs may be eligible under this open grants program.

Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology to address crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience worldwide, including the U.S., can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants; awards up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage solutions. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation may benefit faith-based organizations whose direct services reach predominantly economically underserved communities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored projects working on international human rights can seek support for women’s and reproductive rights, refugee and asylum seeker protection, and leadership development. Focused on global issues from a U.S. base, the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation may interest religious nonprofits engaged in justice-focused advocacy or services.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children through secular youth development, mentorship, or educational programs can apply for Kars4Kids small grants of US $5,000. With a mission to support educational and mentoring opportunities, Kars4Kids provides faith-related organizations with secular, community-focused programs a way to expand services for children and families nationwide.

U.S. Christian congregations, theological schools, and related religious institutions seeking to strengthen Christian life and leadership may be eligible for funding to enhance congregational vitality and ministry. Lilly Endowment supports efforts that nurture children, youth, and young adults, prepare diverse pastoral leaders, and foster public understanding of religion, including Christianity’s role in civic life.

Religious and other 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. supporting underserved or disadvantaged people can access funding through the Pratt Family Foundation for grassroots programs. Priority goes to efforts in North Carolina’s Greensboro and Piedmont Triad that aid underserved youth, provide scholarships, support people with special needs, crisis pregnancies, or safe, stable housing.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits, eligible subsidiaries, and qualifying LLCs can seek funding to build independent revenue-generation projects that strengthen their advocacy and organizing work. With a mission to grow sustained progressive power, Progressive Multiplier Fund provides U.S. civic, justice, and environmental organizations, including faith-based groups engaged in campaigns and mobilization, with support to expand revenue capacity.

The Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Foundation, established in 2022, is dedicated to enhancing lives in rural Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado through grants exceeding $10,000. It supports nonprofits and government entities focused on food, shelter, healthcare, education, and the arts. The foundation prioritizes local initiatives that enrich communities and improve access to essential services, while maintaining a commitment to assisting veterans, first responders, and individuals with disabilities.

Religious and secular 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the U.S. can seek support for community betterment, education, environmental sustainability, and basic needs programs that serve broad, nondenominational audiences. Menasha Corporation Foundation favors operating support in communities where it has facilities, especially Wisconsin, and projects not funded by public tax dollars or with Menasha employee volunteers.

Mary's Pence Grants provide essential funding and support for women's social justice organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Established over 30 years ago, the program is dedicated to empowering women on the margins by funding grassroots initiatives that focus on community-centered, sustainable change. Organizations with budgets under $200,000 are eligible to apply for grants up to $5,000, fostering relationships and collaborative efforts to address systemic issues and promote social justice.

U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities, including religious and government organizations, can seek funding for disaster-relief and recovery efforts that rebuild community infrastructure and improve resilience to future natural disasters. Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program provides support for general operations, annual funds, scholarships, or specific projects, and faith-based nonprofits with humanitarian programs may be eligible.

Eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, similar faith-based institutions, and qualifying public entities can apply for Entergy Charitable Foundation’s grants to support education and workforce development, poverty solutions, and environmental programs. Religious nonprofits offering community outreach, housing, family services, or environmental stewardship may benefit, especially in areas where Entergy operates.

Religious and other tax-exempt organizations in the U.S. that serve at least 15 youth and are creating or improving youth gardens or greenspaces can receive US $750 - US $1,500 to support their programs. ScottsMiracle-Gro and KidsGardening prioritize under-resourced communities and larger youth programs, with additional specialty awards for equity, Pride, and higher-need projects.

The Hillman Innovations in Care Grant seeks innovative, nursing-driven proposals to address the impact of racism on health equity for marginalized communities. This includes addressing health disparities faced by BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and economically disadvantaged populations. The program encourages bold, evidence-based interventions that enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes. Grants of up to $600,000 will support projects that demonstrate potential for broad replicability and sustainability over a 36-month period.

Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada using community organizing for systemic social and economic justice change can receive up to US $15,000 for active campaigns. The Unitarian Universalist Association funds small-budget groups mobilizing disenfranchised communities, which may include faith-based or religious nonprofits engaged in justice-focused organizing rather than direct services or advocacy-only work.

Religious and spiritually oriented nonprofits in the U.S. can seek funding for short-term projects that expand contemplative Christianity or secular mindfulness programs serving diverse, often underserved communities. Focused on meditation-based initiatives, the Trust for the Meditation Process offers US $3,000 - US $5,000 for courses, retreats, teacher development, curriculum, materials, research, and related program costs.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and Israeli amutot supporting Jewish women and girls can access funding through the Jewish United Fund’s JWF Chicago Annual Grants program. Awards of US $15,000 - US $25,000 support social-change initiatives in areas like women’s rights, Jewish life, leadership development, economic security, and health and well-being, including U.S.-based religious nonprofits.

501(c)(3) organizations and Israeli nonprofits advancing social change for Jewish women and girls can seek multiyear project or operating support, including up to US $55,000, in the U.S., Chicago, Israel, and globally. With a mission to expand opportunities, Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago backs initiatives in economic security, leadership, health, and innovative models.

The Ledyard Rotary Foundation Grant supports community-enhancing projects primarily in Ledyard and Gales Ferry, Connecticut, focusing on education, healthcare, and social issues. As a 501(C)(3) nonprofit, it welcomes grant applications from eligible organizations that can demonstrate a significant impact. While prioritizing new initiatives, the foundation also encourages proposals that seek matching funds. Grants are not available for political or religious purposes, and distributions are limited to nonprofit entities or municipalities.

About All Points North Foundation

All Points North Foundation is dedicated to navigating communities upward.

All Points North Foundation was founded in 2011 by a family who believes passionately that everyone has a “true North” – a place of achievement – and that everyone should have equal opportunity and access to realize their goals.

Our Vision

We envision a nation where the middle school years are seen as an important, vital time in the lives of youth, and where the public middle school education experience in underserved communities measurably improves

We also envision a nation where the integration of solar benefits families, local economies and the environment.

Our Priorities

All Points North Foundation funds grantees in two areas – public middle school education (grades 6-8) and solar – that have the power to help communities nationwide navigate upward.

Grant Making

All Points North Foundation seeks collaborative partnerships with grantees in our two priority areas.

Education

All Points North Foundation is one of the few foundations focused on public middle school education, defined as grades six through eight. We recognize the vital importance of the middle school years in shaping the future of our nation’s youth.

All Points North Foundation seeks to measurably improve public middle school education in underserved communities, whether urban or rural, through two priorities:

• Funding programs that prepare and retain middle school teachers in an ever-changing education climate.
• Helping students grow both academically and socially/emotionally.

Middle schoolers need a nurturing school environment and expertly trained, passionate teachers who can help foster academic, social and emotional growth.

It’s critical for teachers to be adequately prepared for rapidly changing classrooms and school environments, and to be continuously encouraged and inspired to serve as key role models for middle school students.

It’s also critical for middle school students to be inspired and engaged, and excited to embrace the path of learning ahead. Research clearly indicates the habits and patterns set in middle school forecast success for students in their high school years and beyond.

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running humane education programs with a strong service-learning component can apply for grants up to US $10,000. Focused on humane education and kindness to animals and people, Latham Foundation invites organizations, including faith-based groups, to strengthen compassion and respect in their communities through eligible program activities.

Nonprofits and USA-qualified tax-exempt organizations working on gender, environmental, or economic justice in the U.S. can seek project funding, with awards up to US $25,000, from the JustPax Fund. JustPax Fund supports innovative, paradigm-shifting initiatives, and faith-based groups, including those in the Believer’s Church tradition, may be eligible for religion-connected justice work.

Human and social service nonprofits working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in the U.S., can seek funding for programs, operations, or disaster relief. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller, non-sectarian organizations with revenues of $300,000 to $3,000,000 worldwide, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000.

Religious and faith-based 501(c)(3) organizations in Tarrant County, Texas can apply for funding to support worship, ministry, and community outreach programs. Grants from Edith Winter Grace Trust help Texas religious nonprofits, along with other charitable groups, advance work in areas like human and social services, education, health, and community development.

Nonprofit organizations and schools improving community health, safety, and well-being in the U.S. can apply for the NFL Foundation’s Player Matching Community Grants, which offer up to US $5,000 with a 1:1 match. Faith-based or religious nonprofits may be eligible if their programs address areas like disease prevention, mental health, youth fitness, military support, disaster relief, or domestic violence.

Religious and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the U.S. can seek funding for faith-based, charitable, educational, scientific, or humane programs. Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust supports religion and spirituality alongside arts, education, health, human services, community development, environment, and animal welfare, which may benefit religious nonprofits with broad community outreach or social service missions.