Church grants are funds from foundations, denominations, companies or government programs that churches and ministries can apply for. They usually pay for a specific project, such as repairs, outreach, technology or training, and they don't have to be repaid.

Can churches get grants?

Yes. Many funders accept congregations directly, especially denominational bodies and faith foundations. Some general foundations fund only 501(c)(3) programs, so check the eligibility line on each listing.

Where can small churches find grants?

Start with your own denomination's diocese, conference, presbytery or synod, then regional faith foundations. Our small church grants page lists programs for small congregations.

Are there grants for church building repairs?

Yes. Programs such as the National Fund for Sacred Places fund urgent repairs at historic houses of worship, and several dioceses fund unexpected capital expenses. See church building and repair grants.

Are there grants for church technology and training?

Yes. These include in-kind tech programs like Google Ad Grants and denominational technology grants. See church technology and training grants.

Where do the listings come from?

Each listing links to the funder's own page. We record the amount, deadline and eligibility as that page states them, with the date we recorded it. Dates are record dates, not new checks. Confirm with the funder before you apply.

Dated supplemental evidence

Reviewed October 19, 2026. This layer does not refresh the older catalog below. Historical examples are selective, not typical awards or eligibility promises. Application-route access is separate from whether a round is open.

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Pittsburgh Presbytery — ACT Enhancement Grants

Pittsburgh Presbytery program; do not infer statewide Pennsylvania eligibility.

Intended for congregations working through the presbytery ACT process; reviewed page does not establish outside-presbytery access.

Check this local pathway, not an eligibility determination. State is only a discovery filter; confirm county/diocese/presbytery and actual affiliation.

Application route: open — published route does not mean open today.

Window status: published deadline ahead · as of 2026-10-19

Published opening: Not stated · deadline: 2026-11-06 · timezone: Not stated

Last listed 2026 deadline. Page says quarterly review but lists five dates; preserve this mismatch rather than infer cadence.

Live submission portal not tested; recheck before preparing an application.

Amount: maximum $5,000 USD; maximum one-year grant

Supported projects: New or enhanced ministry/program/activity/process; Cooperative church mission partnerships

Requirement: One-year award; annual reapplication and up to two consecutive years.

Requirement: Session must meet an ACT liaison, establish an ongoing prayer team and complete a project follow-up report.

Unknown: Outside-presbytery eligibility, precise territorial boundary, deadline time and legal-status documentation not established.

Confirm exact service area, applicant route and current cycle directly.

gfm-enrichment-003 · funder official document · Publication: Publication date not stated (unknown) · Reviewed 2026-10-19 · Retrieved 2026-10-19T02:38:54.419120+00:00. ACT Grants Available - Pittsburgh Presbytery

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Church grants in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania

Open to churches in any state

By denomination

FAQ

Dated supplemental evidence

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