Grants by who you are
Faith-based nonprofits can apply for federal grants on the same terms as other nonprofits. This page lists notices that mention faith-based organizations specifically; also see the full list of grants for nonprofits.
GrantsJunction currently lists 2 open and 7 forecasted federal and state opportunities for faith-based organizations. 2 close within the next 30 days, the next on October 19, 2026. The most active agencies are Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Children and Family Services and Department of Justice. The largest listed award ceiling is $750K.
Counts are calculated from official Grants.gov and state portal records as of Oct 23, 2026.
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4,456 foundations and grantmaking charities that may accept applications made grants to organizations or for purposes matching “church” on their latest IRS return.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I (latest return per organization). Matched by GrantsJunction against the names of organizations each funder paid, the purposes it reported and its mission. Past giving is not a promise of future funding.
As of the latest refresh, 2 opportunities are open for applications and 7 more are forecasted on Grants.gov. 2 of the open opportunities close within 30 days.
Currently: Department of Health and Human Services (7), Department of Children and Family Services (1), Department of Justice (1).
Not all. Federal funding notices can be grants, cooperative agreements (grants with substantial agency involvement) or other instruments. Among current opportunities for faith-based organizations: 8 grants, 1 cooperative agreement.
Not necessarily. GrantsJunction lists notices whose title or description mentions faith-based organizations. Some are reserved for them, some give them priority, and some fund organizations that serve them. The official notice says which, and it governs.
Search with “Faith-based nonprofit” as your organization type. You get every notice that lists your applicant type, with notices that mention faith-based organizations ranked first.
Methodology: Grants.gov and most state portals have no applicant type for faith-based organizations. GrantsJunction matches the words in each notice's title and description, so this list is derived: check the official notice for who may apply. Appearing on this page does not mean an organization is eligible; review each official notice. See how GrantsJunction sources and labels data.