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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Texas Methodist Foundation — Competitive Grants

Project services must reach communities in Texas or New Mexico; headquarters alone is not the test.

No Methodist-membership requirement stated in reviewed eligibility list.

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: closed future window published · as of 2026-10-19

Published opening: 2027-04-15 · deadline: 2027-05-31 · timezone: Not stated

2026 closed; source publishes 2027 intake, November awards, December funding and 2028 reporting period. Future schedule is not guaranteed.

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

Amount: Not stated in reviewed source; varies with request and available funding

Supported projects: Faith-based social impact; Community services benefiting people living in poverty

Requirement: Published requirement: 501(c)(3) organization.

Requirement: Services must align with funder focus areas; one application per organization per cycle.

Requirement: Sustainability, collaborations, staffing, governance and outcomes are reviewed.

Exclusion: Funding generally unavailable for capital expenditures, endowments, annual fund campaigns, debt retirement, research, lobbying and individuals.

Exclusion: Programs serving neither Texas nor New Mexico are outside the stated scope.

Unknown: Treatment of church automatic exemption/group exemptions is not resolved by the general 501(c)(3) wording.

Unknown: Applicant-specific fit and the future intake’s continued availability remain unconfirmed.

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

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Church grants in Texas

In Texas

Open to churches in any state

By denomination

FAQ

Dated supplemental evidence

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