Best Grants for Christian Nonprofits in Washington

The Exploring Christian Practices Initiative by Lilly Endowment aims to enhance access to settings that enable diverse individuals to engage in Christian practices. This initiative seeks to address spiritual interests, foster community connections, and support the growth of faith. By multiplying opportunities for exploration, it encourages meaningful participation in religious life and nurtures a deeper understanding of Christian traditions.

The Pittsburgh Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students to pursue their educational goals. Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate, medical and professional school students who are attending community colleges, four–year universities, graduate schools, and career/technical schools.

Kenneth P. Rutter (Rotary) Scholarship Fund

The Kenneth P. Rutter Scholarship Fund was established at The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County to award a scholarship to a traditional or non-traditional applicant residing in Westmoreland County, who has achieved a high school diploma or equivalent including a GED or Home School certificate. Preference will be given to students who seek to enter the Christian Ministry, and/or who have exhibited a strong interest in Community Service and Humanitarian Service.

• Average Award: $2,500
• Award Type: Single Year. Previous recipients are encouraged to re-apply in consecutive years.

Individuals pursuing Christian ministry or related religious work in the U.S. can receive more than US $500 to support theological or ministry education, including missionary preparation. The Columbus Foundation’s William C. and Anna Rose Chamberlain Memorial prioritizes members of Gender Road Christian Church and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), which may benefit Washington-based Christian communities.

Christian charitable organizations in Washington needing capital funding for facilities, equipment, or land purchases can apply for Janson Foundation grants. Skagit County groups, especially Christian missions and youth-serving programs, may be eligible for support with construction, repairs, or replacement of aging equipment; operating or program expenses are not funded.

Homeschooled high school seniors pursuing two- or four-year degrees can receive US $1,000 toward college costs, with preference for Christian-affiliated institutions. With a mission to inspire donor generosity, the Community Foundation of Shelby County considers church participation, work history, recommendations, academics, and financial need when selecting one recipient. Applicants must reside in a Shelby County, Ohio school district.

Adults and graduating seniors pursuing adult, trade, or associate education with a Christian background may be eligible for vocational training support, including those in Washington. The Community Foundation of Shelby County provides two US $2,000 Bruce and Lynn Lindsey Skills Scholarships, with preference for HVAC, plumbing, or electrical career paths and demonstrated service and work experience.

Christian ministries, churches, schools, and related nonprofits in Washington can seek funding for missions, scholarships, facilities, equipment, programs, and services. Grants from Fish Family Foundation of Maine also support medical research and job creation efforts. Applications must be mailed, signed, and are reviewed monthly by the trustees.

Christian 501(c)(3) public charities in Washington with shovel-ready capital projects may be eligible for funding to enhance wildlife habitats, parks, educational spaces, artistic installations, or church mission endeavors. Focused on community-improving projects, the Jandy Ammons Foundation invites applications for specific standalone initiatives that fit its mission, excluding operating costs, programs, and individual support.

Christian high school seniors and graduates in Central Virginia pursuing post-secondary education can apply for the R.C. and Betsy Williamson Scholarship from The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond; awards up to US $4,500 for tuition. Washington Christian nonprofits may share this opportunity with eligible students in their networks.

Christian students pursuing law, teaching, Christian ministry, or agriculture degrees can receive scholarships through the Richard J. and Irma E. Larson Scholarship Endowment Fund; awards are typically US $1,000. Focused on higher education, Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley invites applicants, including those connected to Christian nonprofits in Washington, who meet its Aurora-area graduate criteria.

Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington and across the U.S. starting innovative programs around poverty, violence, and inequality can receive Emerging Leader support, including US $15,000 over two years. With a mission to develop young Christian leaders, We Raise Foundation also funds leadership training, coaching, and essential capital expenses for new or significantly revised programs serving under-resourced communities.

Christian students pursuing higher education who reside in Carroll County, Ohio may be eligible for scholarships supporting tuition and related college or technical school costs. Focused on Christian faith communities, Stark Community Foundation’s Church of Christ (Christian Disciples) Memorial Scholarship Fund awards more than US $500 to active church participants pursuing accredited postsecondary education.

Washington Christian 501(c)(3) media and ministry organizations focused on Adventist-related journalism can access funding for reporting projects, training, and storytelling initiatives through Versacare’s Journalism for Adventist Solutions grants. Awards of US $5,000 - US $15,000 support investigations, media production, workshops, travel, technology, and related costs, excluding payroll, with applications accepted year-round and grants awarded each March and September.

Christian nonprofits and ministries in Washington engaged in spreading the gospel and humanitarian aid may be eligible for support, including projects with national or global reach. Bellevue Heights Church Foundation provides faith-based organizations with grants to advance Christian outreach and demonstrate Christ’s love through service, and also offers tuition assistance for Master of Divinity students at select U.S. seminaries.

Christian students pursuing 2- or 4-year post-secondary education and exhibiting strong values may be eligible for scholarship support through the Ted & Marian Stout Scholarship, managed by Decatur County Community Foundation. Members of First Baptist Church of Greensburg in Washington working toward clear educational and life goals can contact the church directly for details.

Local Christian churches working on stewardship, technology, or leadership development can apply for support to strengthen their ministries; awards are up to US $500 per application. Grants from the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church help congregations, including those in Washington, upgrade AV technology, cultivate generosity, and equip church leaders.

Christian 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington that serve first responders, military, police, firefighters, disaster relief, prisons, healthcare facilities, children, or at-risk populations can request Christian books through the 1687 Foundation Book Ministry. Focused on Christianity, 1687 Foundation invites eligible ministries to receive donated Christian resources for distribution in their programs.

U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofits, including those in Washington, can seek funding for program-related activities and some capital improvements that advance Christian beliefs and education. The Bolick Foundation supports religious, charitable, and educational initiatives that indirectly promote the Christian gospel; interested organizations should review the foundation’s FAQs for detailed guidelines.

Christian nonprofits focused on community development, education access, humanitarian aid, or LDS initiatives in Washington and beyond can seek Strategic Impact Grants to support mission-aligned programs. Bertin Family Foundation funds 501(c)(3) charities with at least one year of operations, strong governance, measurable outcomes, and transparent financial reporting, with applications accepted annually through its online portal.

Christian 501(c)(3) organizations providing aid to needy Christians can apply for US $10,000 - US $20,000 to support charitable, benevolent, or religious programs, including in Washington. Grants from Keown Robert J TUW primarily benefit organizations serving Los Angeles County residents and may especially help elderly, infirm, or otherwise vulnerable Christians.

Beatrice High School graduating seniors active in a Christian church can apply for Beatrice Educational Foundation’s Aden, Jane and Roger Scholarship, awarding US $500 for undergraduate tuition, room and board, or books. Financial need is considered, and eligible students must have at least a 3.0 GPA; funds remain available for five years if initially unused.

University and college faculty researching Christian spiritual formation with young adults in Washington and across the U.S. can apply for American Bible Society’s research grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $15,000 for one-year projects. Funding supports interventions that increase Bible engagement, measure change with ABS’s Scripture Engagement Scale, and share findings with the wider scholarly community.

About Us

We endeavor to help individuals reach their full potential, families to thrive and communities to flourish through grants to a range of charitable organizations. To these ends, our grantmaking is framed by two potentially contrasting convictions: that tradition is an important resource and that fundamental rethinking often is necessary to respond effectively to new challenges and circumstances. These convictions arise from the encouragement J.K. Lilly, Sr. gave to his sons to be conservatively progressive. That philosophy was evident in their leadership of their company and the establishment and administration of the Endowment.

LE National Initiative to Strengthen Christian Campus Ministries at Colleges and Universities

Lilly Endowment is pleased to announce its National Initiative to Strengthen Christian Campus Ministries at Colleges and Universities (Campus Ministry Initiative). The aim of the initiative is to strengthen throughout the United States the capacities of Christian campus ministries at or near colleges and universities to nurture the religious lives of college students both today and into the future.

In this competitive initiative, the Endowment intends to award grants of up to $7.5 million each to approximately 20 national and regional charitable organizations that support Christian campus ministries at or near multiple college and university campuses (e.g., national and/or regional denominational agencies, campus ministry parachurch organizations, collegiate ministry associations, church networks, independent religious agencies) to support programs that advance the aim stated above and the following five objectives:

Assisting local campus ministry leaders in listening to and understanding more deeply the emerging spiritual interests and questions of students and in assessing how effectively their existing ministry strategies and programs are reaching and nurturing the religious lives of young people.

Creating new or enhancing existing programs of local campus ministries to help students explore spiritual questions, build community with other students, discover and test how they can draw more fully on their faith in making decisions about their futures and engage in Christian practices and rituals to deepen their faith.

Fostering more opportunities at local campus ministries for students to serve as Christian leaders and explore calls to Christian ministry.

Engaging in fundraising and related activities to strengthen the financial and organizational capacities of local campus ministries (including creating or increasing pools of financial resources to support local campus ministries).

Strengthening the charitable organization’s own capacities and programs to provide resources and support to local campus ministries and those who lead these student ministries.

Funding Opportunities

Interested charitable organizations may apply for Campus Ministry Initiative grants through a two-stage, competitive process.

Stage 1 Concept Papers: In the first stage, interested charitable organizations that support Christian campus ministries at or near universities and colleges may submit concept papers that explain their interest in the initiative and provide initial descriptions of their potential programs for which they would like to request an implementation grant. Concept papers must be submitted through the Campus Ministry Initiative Concept Paper Submission Form, which may be found on the initiative’s webpage.

Concept papers are due by January 25, 2027.

The Endowment will review the concept papers and intends to award planning grants of up to $50,000 each to approximately 20 organizations that submit concepts that show the most promise to advance the Campus Ministry Initiative’s aim and objectives. The planning grants are intended to assist organizations in developing their concepts and preparing proposals for implementation grants. The Endowment anticipates notifying organizations of planning grant awards in March 2027.

Stage 2 Implementation Grant Proposals: In the second stage, selected organizations that receive planning grants may submit proposals for grants up to $7.5 million each that may be used for up to a five-year period to implement their plans. Selected organizations may request to use up to $5 million in these funds to support the programmatic and related expenses of their proposed programs. Organizations may request up to an additional $2.5 million, which would be subject to $1(Endowment)-for-$1(grantee) matching conditions and be paid on a matching basis, to create or increase a pool of funds to support local campus ministries.

Implementation grant proposals are due by June 7, 2027. The Endowment anticipates announcing implementation grant awards in October 2027. 

The Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation Grant aims to support charitable organizations that align with the philanthropic mission of the Baker family, focusing on Methodist-affiliated educational institutions, aid for disadvantaged children, and assistance for the sick in Georgia. The Foundation considers funding for construction projects of educational and medical facilities, ensuring that grants are awarded to meet specific community needs and promote long-term benefits.

Witness To Win Inc

Witness to Win, Inc. is a product of the Mathena family’s deep commitment to honoring God and God’s mission as stated in Matthew 28:19-20. These legacy values of giving and sharing were not only taught but were caught by the Mathena children. Many times, foundations are created to honor people and their legacy; however, Gary, Teresa, David, Melissa and John’s desire is to glorify the person of Jesus Christ and make Him known to all peoples. Therefore, the Mathena children unanimously decided to create the Witness to Win Foundation in 2017.

Over the past 10 years, the Mathena Family has given over $80M through their tithes and offerings to their local churches and to charitable organizations whose sole purpose is to share the love and message of Jesus Christ. 

Witness to Win Grant Program

To encourage and support charitable 501(c)(3) organizations who have as among their primary purpose to share and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations. These organizations will directly fulfill this purpose through Christian religious education and qualified Christian ministries. These charitable organizations must all be headquartered in the United States and must adhere to Christian, moral, and conservative standards of belief and conduct as specified in our Statements of Belief.

About the Chester County Community Foundation

Our Mission

The Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with the causes that matter, so their philanthropy makes a difference now and forever.

Charles W. and Michelle Dickinson Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the Charles W. & Michelle Dickinson Scholarship Fund is to support charitable causes, with a particular emphasis on Christian-based organizations and initiatives that serve individuals, families, and communities in need.

In addition, the Fund is committed to investing in the next generation of skilled trades professionals by awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in vocational and technical fields, including:

• Diesel Mechanics
• Automotive Mechanics
• Welding
• Auto Body Repair
• Collision Repair

Through charitable giving and educational support, the Fund seeks to create opportunities, encourage self-sufficiency, and make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals while honoring the values of faith, hard work, service, and community,

Charles W. Dickinson is the founder of D&D Collision Services, C M D Services Inc & Pottstown Area Rapid Transit.

About the Bertin Family Foundation

Founders: Kim and Jennifer BertinAfter a successful career innovating orthopedic surgical techniques, devices, and implants, Kim and his wife Jennifer feel a deep sense of stewardship to dedicate their resources to helping others. They engage all three generations of the Bertin family in hands-on service and grantmaking decisions, fostering a shared commitment to giving back. Through the foundation’s work, the Bertin family seeks to strengthen communities, support meaningful causes, and inspire future generations to lead with compassion and purpose. 

NOW Grants

A limited number of grants are available for one time projects or programs that emerge outside of the standard review period. These grants are for $5000 or less.